Course Material

The material provided in this course has been designed to be as resourceful as possible, serving as a substitute¨ for having a live model in front of you. To support your learning, we’ll primarily use photographs, along with 3D body scans and video footage of a model in motion.

Together, these resources should provide you with everything you need to confidently complete the assessment.

FOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL

The photo library is quite extensive, as you’ve probably noticed, and includes top and bottom angles as well as close-up views. Since we’re working in three dimensions, it’s important to check the top and bottom views whenever you’re unsure about depth, position, or how elements relate spatially to one another—these angles can be incredibly helpful.

Feel free to download and use the material in whatever way suits your workflow best. You can download these files from the ¨LINK TO PICTURES FOLDER¨ on the sidebar.

VIDEO CONTENT

You can find some video content below the pictures in the sidebar, click this tab to find it .

The video content is designed to deepen your understanding of the body’s forms by showing how structures behave beneath the skin. While still images are valuable, they can sometimes lack the context needed to fully grasp what’s happening below the surface. This is where seeing the body in motion can provide a much clearer explanation.

It’s especially helpful for more complex areas like the feet and shoulder blades, where movement reveals subtle shifts and relationships that are hard to capture in a static image.

Please note: this material is not downloadable, but it will remain available for you to review at any time throughout the course. below is an example of the videos provided.

STLS

To complement the course material and make the most of available technology, we’ve included one body scan of a male model. While the pose don’t match our main study exactly, many anatomical areas are quite similar and can provide valuable insight into volume, form, structure and movement. These scans are a helpful tool for improving your sculptural accuracy and understanding of three-dimensional relationships.

Bone scans and simplified versions of the main structural blocks—ribcage and pelvis—are also included in the STL asset library.

Feel free to download the files and use them as needed. In most cases, they can be opened without special software. However, if you’re unable to open them, you may need to install a compatible codec on your computer to view the files properly. Check it out in in the sidebar.