ANATOMY AND CHARACTER SCULPTURE [ EXERCISES ]

25.09.24 - 27.11.24 / Week 1 - Week 10

Kim Abin 0365392
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Anatomy and Character Sculpture / Taylor's University
Exercises

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Instruction

Exercise 1: Drawing Practice

Exercise 2: Skeletal Study

Exercise 3: Human Head

Exercise 4: Muscle Study

Exercise 5: Hands

Exercise 6: Feet

Exercise 7: Facial Expression

Final Exercises: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Digital Sculpting

INSTRUCTION

Module Information Booklet (MIB) of Anatomy and Character Sculpture

Exercise 1: Drawing Practice

In the first class, the lecturer suggested that it would be good to practice drawing lines.

Fig. 1.1 Process (Week 1 / 26.9.2024)

Fig. 1.2 Line practicing (Week 1 / 26.9.2024)

Following his advice, I bought a sketchbook and practiced drawing lines, drawing cubes from various angles, and choosing either a mouse or a mosquito to draw from different perspectives alongside the cubes. Lastly, I practiced drawing a cat. Since he instructed us to use a pen, I made an effort to draw entirely with a pen from start to finish.

Fig. 1.3 Rectangular prism (Week 1 / 28.9.2024)

Fig. 1.4 Subject (Week 1 / 30.9.2024)

Fig. 1.5 Cat (Week 1 / 30.9.2024)

Exercise 2: Skeletal Study

After practicing basic drawing and warming up, I studied and drew skulls in my sketchbook.

Fig. 2.1 Skeleton-pen (Week 2 / 4.10.2024)

I also practiced drawing them digitally and then moved on to studying human body poses.

Fig. 2.2 Process (Week 2 / 4.10.2024)

Fig. 2.3 Skeleton-digital (Week 2 / 4.10.2024)

Fig. 2.4 Process (Week 2 / 4.10.2024)

Fig. 2.5 Skeletal Study (Week 2 / 4.10.2024)

Exercise 3: Human Head

In Exercise 3, I attempted to create a skull and a human face using Blender for the first time.

Fig. 3.1 Process (Week 4 / 14.10.2024)

Fig. 3.2 Process (Week 4 / 14.10.2024)

Fig. 3.3 Skeleton Head (Week 4 / 14.10.2024)

Fig. 3.4 Process (Week 4 / 14.10.2024)

Fig. 3.5 Human head (Week 4 / 14.10.2024)

realized later that I needed to do the sketches first, so I quickly sketched them, ensuring that the necessary information was clearly visible at a glance.

Fig. 3.6 Process (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 3.7 Head Sketch (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Exercise 4: Muscle Study

Studying muscles was really difficult. I haven’t completed the face yet, but I have a basic understanding of it. However, the muscle part was tough to grasp, and it felt like something I had to memorize.

Fig. 4.1 Process (Week 5 / 18.10.2024)

Fig. 4.2 Human Muscle (Week 5 / 18.10.2024)

Using Blender, I tried to express the visible muscles as best as I could. I also realized later that the muscle part needed sketches, so I tried to complete them as quickly as possible.

Fig. 4.3 Process (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 4.4 Muscle Sketch (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Exercise 5: Hands

Fig. 5.1 Process (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 5.2 Hands (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 5.3 Hands (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Since I had already covered the muscle part for the hands earlier, I focused on sketching first. While creating the hands in Blender, I brought in examples that I had used previously for reference and studied them.

Fig. 5.4 Process (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 5.5 Hands sketch (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Exercise 6: Feet

The foot part, like the hands, required urgent sketching, so I continued my studies by referencing various sources. Fortunately, the images of feet settled in my mind more clearly and quickly.

Fig. 6.1 Feet (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 6.2 Feet (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 6.3 Feet Sketch (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Exercise 7: Facial Expression

For the expression part, I applied the techniques I learned in the Character Design section for drawing emotions. Since I was working on a different character in Character Design, I drew a new one specifically for this.

Fig. 7.1 Process (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Fig. 7.2 Facial Expression of my character (Week 10 / 27.11.2024)

Final Exercises: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Digital Sculpting.

Final Exercises PDF

REFLECTION

Experience

Since this course is for beginners who are learning about human anatomy, there was a lot for me to study. Especially in the muscles section, even after looking at the materials, I had a hard time understanding why the muscles moved the way they did and remembering the names of each muscle. Additionally, since it was my first time working with 3D, I had to study Blender and 3D concepts by watching the lecturer’s lessons and YouTube videos.

Observations

I expected that we would be learning about the human body, so the lessons were quite informative and interesting. The problem was that I wasn’t able to absorb and fully understand the information. Furthermore, there were significant challenges in implementing this knowledge in both 3D and 2D. However, since understanding the human body is essential for artists, I made efforts to develop both my skills and knowledge.

Findings

As with every assignment, there were difficulties and moments of confusion. But once I completed it, I felt a sense of accomplishment, even if the progress was small. Especially in the case of human anatomy, I clearly realized my shortcomings, which made me more determined to improve. I hope that this experience will build up over time and help me in the future, and I believe I worked hard to overcome the difficult parts.

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