Study basic human anatomy, the hierarchy of the figure in art-making, and a variety of figure drawing techniques.
Figure drawings are essential portfolio pieces for applications to art and design schools. Working from reference or a live figure drawing model, students have the opportunity to draw a range of poses for short, medium, and extended periods of time. Students will also learn to establish the center line, measure and re-adjust for accurate proportions, and apply figure drawing techniques to other media and subject matter.
Instructors
Animation Concept Designer
Daniel Ding, an animation concept designer residing in Vancouver, Canada, has contributed his talent to projects for prominent clients, including Netflix and Nickelodeon. Beyond his animation work, he passionately explores art and figure drawing. With expertise in animation design, digital art, and figure drawing, Daniel is committed to mentoring aspiring artists, advocating that through dedicated practice and guidance, everyone can articulate their distinctive perspectives and ideas.
BFA, Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design
Ocean Wong is a queer non-binary artist from Hong Kong. They graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a major in Illustration. Ocean's work focuses on creating characters and stories that raise awareness of under-represented cultures. Having gone through IB Diploma and and portfolio preparation themselves, Ocean understands the expectations of higher education programs.
Artist
Alison offers tailored portfolio guidance aligned with each student’s interests and goals, ensuring their artistic depth and creative potential are fully realized. Her strategic admissions planning supports students in reaching their dream schools with confidence.