This ONLINE course is an in-depth study of artistic anatomy through oil based 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 can use this anatomical study 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. Students will have access to the 3D Model scans outside of class time and throughout the course.
Previous experience sculpting with clay is recommended but not a must.
Spring 2021: 7 Weeks: Base Tuition: $305 + 3D Model Fee: $30 = Total: $335
TSA will deliver this course using ZOOM. Prior to the course session, you will receive an invitation for the session(s) via email. You'll need a laptop, desktop or tablet, internet connection with good bandwidth and headset (either wired or wireless). We recommend that you set up a free ZOOM account and be familiar with ZOOM prior to the class beginning. Here is a link to help you get started: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
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.