ART 66 — Art and Anatomy: The Basics of Human Proportions
Quarter: Winter
Instructor(s): Lauren Toomer
Date(s): Jan 9
Class Recording Available: No
Class Meeting Day: Saturday
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 10:00 am—2:30 pm (PT)
Tuition: $260
Refund Deadline: Jan 2
Unit(s): 0
Enrollment Limit: 16
Status: Registration opens Nov 30, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Winter
Day: Saturday
Duration: 1 day
Time: 10:00 am—2:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jan 9
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $260
Refund Deadline: Jan 2
Instructor(s): Lauren Toomer
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 16
Recording Available: No
Status: Registration opens Nov 30, 8:30 am (PT)
Based on the Art and Anatomy courses for Stanford medical students, this drawing-based course is a unique opportunity to explore the human body with the eye of an artist. We will begin with an overview of the historical, anatomical, and fine art practice of medical illustration, along with an introduction to the terminology of art and anatomy. Then, as the instructor demonstrates the practice, students will draw along, step by step, on paper. During the remaining class time, students will work on their own drawings using a real human skeleton. Three- and two-dimensional images will be our references as we explore the basics of human proportion. The instructor will provide direct feedback and guidance as students work, encouraging them to practice mindfulness, patience, maintaining an open perspective, and creativity.
Prior experience in medical illustration is helpful but not required. Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course, the cost of which will depend on students’ individual needs. This course is held in a Stanford Medicine Clinical Anatomy lab.