Structure (Online Course)

Instructor(s):
Jon Brogie

Saturdays, 10 AM – 2 PM ET
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, (no class February 15), 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
10 weeks – $595

Payable in two installments. Half upon registration. Half the week before class starts.

Limit: 10 students

Take this class:

To align an understanding structural anatomy with observational figure drawing.
To recognize an identify critical anatomical landmarks.
To build an anatomical understanding to help you strategize when drawing the figure.

Class format:

The class includes, critiques, demo with Q&A, and a work-in-class section with ongoing critiques.
It is highly recommended & preferred that students attend live to gain the benefit of the dialogue with the instructor about their work.
Students can choose to observe live, work alongside, and/or rewatch the recording the next day.
Students are encouraged to spend a minimum of 4 hours outside of class developing their drawings for individual critiques.

Is this class for me/ prerequisite?

Some prior experience with GCA’s block-in method, especially in relation to figure drawing, is highly recommended.
Taking GCA’s Orientation Seminar is helpful if you are new to GCA.

Online tech needs:

The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and is a live online experience.
Each class will be recorded and made available so students can review demos and critiques after each live session for the entirety of the class.
This class also uses Google Classroom to distribute materials. Watch this video for more insight. Both of these services are free but require registration.
It will be necessary for students to have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The recommended device is a laptop or desktop.

“Brogie’s Structure class deepened my understanding of human anatomy for figure drawing in such a practical way, I almost felt as if I was developing X-ray vision. Taking his class was very challenging and rewarding. If you want to develop the ability to draw the figure from memory and imagination in a convincing way, this is the class for you.” – Milene

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Course Description

Working from master figure drawings, students will develop a working method for drawing the figure, supplemented by an in-depth structural analysis of the figure. Investigating the structure of the figure alongside their master copy drawings will enable students to understand the relationship between inner and outer forms of the figure and improve their ability to observe and depict the human body. This class is designed for iterative study and students will be encouraged to tackle various exercises catering to their skill level, from simplified geometric masses to elaborate studies of the musculature and design of the figure. Jon will provide individual critiques, and work on demo drawings along with the students to demonstrate key concepts regarding proportion, gesture, structure, and anatomy.

It is highly recommended & preferred that students attend live to gain the benefit of the dialogue with the instructor about their work. Students are encouraged to spend a minimum of 4 hours outside of class developing their drawings for individual critiques.