Overview About this course
Gain an understanding of the human anatomy and learn the basic method of figure drawing to adapt to endless human subjects. Receive expert feedback and produce a portfolio of drawings to progress your artistic pathway.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Understand the basic human anatomy and use it as a basis for your figure drawings
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Use silhouette, proportions, foreshortening, contour line, volume, and composition of the figure in a space
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Identify and develop individual creative ideas
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Work safely and correctly with equipment and materials
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment
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Expert feedback on your individual drawing ability
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The ability to bring illustrative ideas or projects to fruition from conception to completion
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A portfolio of drawings to take on your study or career pathway
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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A passion for being creative
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An interest in drawing
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Some basic illustration skills attained either at school or self-taught
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Computer skills
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Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Figure Drawing for Illustration does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 5 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 3 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Realise a creative project CUAPPR411
Experiment with techniques to produce drawings CUADRA401
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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