DESAN 250R
Gesture Drawing for Animators
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Drawing human and animal forms in motion.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Animation BFA acceptance only.
Title
Exaggeration
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply thoughtful and deliberate exaggeration of design elements, proportions, and gestures while drawing the human figure.
Title
Human Movement Rhythms
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze and identify the rhythms of the human body and relate each part to the whole figure in design and storytelling.
Title
Human Figure Sketching
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to competently and quickly draw the human figure from life.
Title
Simplified Human Form
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to simplify a figure down to essential details, achieving clarity in form and pose.
