Course detail
Art Techniques – Figure
FA-VFI-NAcad. year: 2025/2026
Figure drawing is the course that complements the skills of architects with the basic skill: the ability to interpret human figure in drawing. Here this traditional art discipline throws emphasis on mass, space, and the structure of human figure. The course includes drawing studies as well as fast sketching of staffage.
In the study programmes “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the courses on tools.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Students attend the introductory lecture; it is compulsory to attend the practicals. Two absences from practicals are tolerated; more absences in case of serious health problems must be discussed with the pedagogue.
In the case of a student's apology and with approval of the subject guarantor, personal attendance may be substituted with online attendance in the classes.
Aims
– Students will develop their drawing skills and have basic knowledge of human body as a primary scale for architecture.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
RYDER, Anthony. Kreslíme postavu. Praha: Svojtka & Co., 2006. ISBN 80-7352-391-4. (CS)
ZRZAVÝ, Josef. Anatomie pro výtvarníky. Praha: Avicenum, 1977. ISBN 08-017-77 (CS)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
4 year of study, winter semester, elective
specialization --- (do 2022) , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
specialization --- (do 2022) , 4 year of study, winter semester, elective - Programme N_A+U Master's
specialization --- (do 2022) , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
specialization --- (do 2022) , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
1 year of study, winter semester, elective
2 year of study, winter semester, elective