• Introduction-Intermediate
  • Sculpture

This course is an in-depth study of artistic anatomy through clay sculpting. We will be working from the skeleton, anatomical models and image references. Students will learn how to see beyond the skin surface and start by sculpting the bone structure of the human body before getting into the muscles and fatty tissues. Each muscle group will be studied from a 3D perspective and modeled onto the skeleton looking closely at their grouping, point of origin & insertion and action. Students will end up with a 3D anatomical figure that they will be able to keep and use as valuable reference. They will gain a stronger knowledge and understanding of anatomy applicable to not only to figure sculpture but also to figure drawing and painting.

Previous experience sculpting with clay is recommended but not a must.


Spring 2021: 8 Weeks: Base Tuition: $355 + Materials Fee: $80 = Total $435


Note: Due to COVID 19, special policies and regulations will apply. Students must be in agreement with these health and safety regulations and TSA policies in order to enrol.

 

Notes: Florian Jacot is a visual artist who has been teaching at the Toronto School of Art since 2009. As well as instructing at TSA, Jacot has been teaching figure sculpture, artistic anatomy, and figurative drawing and painting since 2004 at such schools as Max the Mutt Animation School, Artist 25 Studio, Centennial College and Sheridan College. Jacot works traditionally in fine arts and does freelance work digitally for the film and gaming industries. His work has been exhibited on several occasions in shows and galleries. In 1999, he received an award from The Sculpture Society of Canada for two of his sculptures.
* This course is not currently open for registration

What you will learn

  • Armature Building
  • How to sculpt the human form in clay from the skeleton to the muscle surface
  • How to create realistic proportions
  • How to recognize the main bony landmarks and muscle groups on the human body
  • Learn the muscle groups with their points of origin/insertion and their action
  • Learn to simplify the complexity of anatomy in a practical form that's easy to memorize and use

Materials to Bring

All materials provided.