Course detail
Art Techniques – Figure
FA-VFI-NEAcad. 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
English
Number of ECTS credits
2
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Offered to foreign students
Of all faculties
Entry knowledge
Not applicable.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Evaluation is based on the attendance in practicals, on submitted collection of works from the practicals where all blocks are represented: at minimum 10 drawings created during the practicals + 10 drawings created at home (studies of hands and feet). The grading evaluation reflects the quality of submitted works and the development throughout the semester.
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.
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
The goal is to learn the anatomic and proportional aspects of human body as the basic scale of space in architecture. To understand the principles of mass and volume of human figure as a highly complex “structure”.
– Students will develop their drawing skills and have basic knowledge of human body as a primary scale for architecture.
– Students will develop their drawing skills and have basic knowledge of human body as a primary scale for architecture.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
BAMMES, Gottfried. Complete Guide to Anatomy for Artists & Illustrators. Tunbridge Wells: Search Press Ltd, 2017. ISBN 1782213589. (EN)
RYDER, Anthony. The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition. Watson-Guptill, 1999. ISBN: 978-0823003037. (EN)
RYDER, Anthony. The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition. Watson-Guptill, 1999. ISBN: 978-0823003037. (EN)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans