Human anatomyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You develop a foundational understanding of human anatomy for figure drawing and 3D character creation.
You study skeletal and muscular systems to improve realism and structure in your designs.
You apply anatomical knowledge in gesture, proportion, and pose development.
You integrate anatomical understanding into both 2D and 3D workflows.

Content

What is the human skeletal system: structure, proportion, and function?
What are the major muscle groups, landmarks and surface anatomy?
How to observe anatomy in motion: weight, rhythm, and balance?
How to use photo references effectively for studying anatomy?
How to apply anatomy to digital sculpture and character design?
How to simplify and stylise anatomy?

Evaluation

Students can
– use professional vocabulary systematically. 
– look for information in the key information sources of the field. 
– identify interrelated tasks. 
– work as team members in a goal-oriented way.