AnatomyArtist,KotaKato Details
Intro
Class Intro
Anatomy Artist, Kota Kato
Kota Kato, who has studied anatomy from both art and medical perspectives, has earned the trust of his high expertise in artistic anatomy.
In this class, you will learn the basics of anatomy, such as the basic structure of each part of the human body: the bones, muscles, and body surface, and how to use it for illustration and work creation. It is structured for you to learn, gather knowledge, and understand anatomy the easy-way while practicing with more than 20 drawing-type class materials.
In the end, you will analyze famous artworks and utilize what you learned in this class. After taking this class, you will be able to convey your knowledge and skills so that you can scrutinize the information about anatomy yourself and develop the ability to judge the discomfort of your own and other works regarding the human body.
Anatomy expertise can be utilized in all fields expressing the human body, such as illustrators, CG creators, designers, etc.
In the end, you will analyze famous artworks and utilize what you learned in this class. After taking this class, you will be able to convey your knowledge and skills so that you can scrutinize the information about anatomy yourself and develop the ability to judge the discomfort of your own and other works regarding the human body.
Anatomy expertise can be utilized in all fields expressing the human body, such as illustrators, CG creators, designers, etc.
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Instructor
Anatomy Artist
Kota Kato
Hello, I'm an Anatomy Artist, Kota Kato.
I use the drawing skills that I learned at the Art University and the knowledge I acquried working in the field of anatomy to teach various artists about art anatomy.
Artistic anatomy is a useful discipline for any artist who wants to express the human body. Therefore, aside from giving lectures at the university, I also give lectures to animators, manga artists, 3D modelers, game creators, and many more.
Artistic anatomy takes time to master, but once you know it all, it should be easier to explore whats next. If you take time to learn
the shapes and arrangements of bones & muscles and handle them freely ou'll be able to easily notice the discomfort of your work.
This class will teach you everything about artistic anatomy based on knowledge of art and medicine, and allow you to easily acquire the skills to apply to your own work production by practicing with the class materials provided.
Anatomy Artist,
Kota Kato
[Current]
Anatomy Artist/Teacher
Recognizable
Projects & Awards
[Former]
2016 Juntendo University Anatomy and Biostructure Science Course Assistant Professor
2014 Part-time Lecturer, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
2013 Completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
2008 Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Design
[Literary work]
"Animal + Human Comparative Anatomy Learned from Sketches" Genkosha
"Art anatomy of masterpieces and sculptures: Distinguishing the internal structure from the undulations of masterpieces" SB Creative
"What is art anatomy?" Trans view
"Art Anatomy Taught Through Sketches" Genkosha
36 Class Exercises
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Whole Body Proportions -
Skeleton Analysis -
Joint Analysis
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Muscle Analysis -
Body Surface Anatomy -
Analyzing the Internal Structure of Artworks
Highlights
Class Highlights
>Art Anatomy Taught from the Perspective of Art and Medicine
Learn the basic knowledge of the human body with Kota Kato, who graduated from an Art University and has experience in the field of anatomy and applied skills that can be utilized in the production of works such as illustrations.
Easy to Understand Explanation with a Focus On Difficult Parts
In this class, based on abundant experience as an instructor, KatoKota will explain in a more understandable way, focusing on the parts that are difficult for students to feel and understand when studying with books.
Easy to Learn Curriculum with Drawing-Type Class Materials
The curriculum is organized for you to acquire knowledge in a easier way by practicing while actually moving the hands, coloring the skeleton and drawing parts in the exercises provided along with the class videos.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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About Anatomical Shapes and StructuresAnatomy is not hard to learn if you learn it step by step in the correct order. In this class, you will learn the contents necessary for art in an orderly and comprehensive manner from the top of your head to your toes. . -
Understand the Basics of Human Body Structure (Bone, Muscle, Body Surface)Covers basic knowledge of human body structure related to art such as bones, muscles, and body surface. We will take time to go over everything from the basic structure and the names of the parts while holding down the points that are easy to make mistakes. -
Understand the Application of Art AnatomyAfter learning the fundamentals, we will gradually expand our knowledge to understand applications such as simplifying bones, color-coding muscles, and picking up undulations on the body surface.
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Learn the Field Knowledge of AnatomyWith more than 300 anatomical experiences, Kota Kato will share the knowledge he acquired based on on-site experience. This class will not only help beginners with anatomy but also experienced people to review anatomy and fill in the missing knowledge. -
Cultivate the "Eyes" that Make you Aware of the Discomfort of your WorkWhen you look at the human body or characters, you will be able to determine what the undulations of the body surface are made of and also develop the knowledge and perspective that will make you notice the discomfort of your work. -
Analyze the Internal Structure of Famous WorksFinally, as a final touch, we will analyze the structure of the work of art and confirm what kind of points the knowledge learned through the course is utilized in the actual work.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
In-Depth Look
SECTION 01. Orientation
01. Intro to Class & Lecturer
- Self-introduction
- Outline explanation through the course
- A rough description of each section
02. Introduction of Art Anatomy: Teaching Materials and Study Methods
- The effect of art anatomy
- Introduction of teaching materials
- Explanation about study method
03. Basic Anatomy Terms
- Whole body division
- Explanation of directions in anatomy
04. Whole Body Proportions
- 7.5 Head and body proportions
- Proportions during growth
- Art expression proportions
SECTION 02. Osteology
05. Bones of the Skull
- Basic structure of bone
- Difference between bone and skeleton
- Explanation of the bones and part names that make up the skull
- Facial skeleton
- Neurocranium
- Dentition
- Nose and ear cartilage
06. Bones of the Trunk
- Explanation of the bones and part names that make up the torso
- Spine
- Basic structure of the vertebra
- Rib
- Sternum
- Rib cage
- Trunk bones that can be seen from the body surface
07. Bones of the Upper Limbs
- Explanation of the bones and part names that make up the upper limbs
- Clavicle
- Scapula
- Humerus
- Ulna
- Radius
- Carpal bones
- Metacarpal bones
- Phalanx
- Upper limb bones that can be seen from the body surface
08. Bones of the Lower Limbs
- Explanation of the bones and part names that make up the lower limbs
- Hip bone
- Femur
- Patella
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Metatarsal bone
- Phalanx
- Lower limb bones that can be seen from the body surface
09. Review of the Bones
- Where it is easy to make a mistake in the placement of bones
SECTION 03. Jointology
10. Joints of the Trunk
- Basic structure of joints
- Understanding bone connection of the trunk and bone position with exercise
11. Joints of the Upper Limb
- Understand upper limb bone connection and bone position with exercise
12. Joints of the Lower Limb
- Explanation of the connection and range of motion of the bones of the lower limbs
- Hyperextension
13. Simplifying the Skeleton
- Simple skeleton for animation, CG rigs, etc.
14. Analyzing the Skeleton: Exercise 1
- Skeleton when walking
15. Analyzing the Skeleton: Exercise 2
- Skeleton when jumping
SECTION 04. Myology
16. Muscles of the Head & Neck
- Basic structure of muscle
- Head muscles
- Muscles on the front of the neck
17. Muscles of the Trunk
- Intrinsic spine
- Thoracic wall muscle
- Abdominal wall muscle
18. Upper Limb: Muscle 1
- Upper limb band muscle
19. Upper Limb: Muscle 2
- Brachialis muscle
- Forearm muscle
- Hand muscle
20. Lower Limb: Muscle 1
- Lower limb band muscle
- Thigh muscle
21. Lower Limb: Muscle 2
- Lower leg muscle
- Leg muscles
22. Review of the Muscles
- Where it is easy to make mistakes
SECTION 05. Body Surface Anatomy
23. Body Surface Terms, Body Fat, Body Surface Appendages
- Main terms of whole body surface
- Body fat
- Cutaneous vein
- Hair
24. Body Surface Anatomy: Head and Neck
- Determine head and neck undulations
- Topography of the head and neck
25. Body Surface Anatomy: Trunk
- Determine the undulations of the trunk surface
- Topography of the torso
26. Body Surface Anatomy: Upper Limb
- Determine the undulations of the upper limbs
- Topography of the upper limbs
27. Body Surface Anatomy: Lower Limb
- Determine the undulations of the lower limbs
- Topography of the lower extremities
SECTION 06. Analyzing the Internal Structure of an Artwork
28. Michelangelo
- Analyzing a human body image with a strong rotational posture
29. Peter Paul Rubens
- Analyzing a sketch of obscure undulations
30. Egon Schiele
- Analyzing skeletal indicators that can be observed from the body surface
31. Auguste Rodin
- Analyzing the human body image that expresses emotions
Interview with
Kota Kato
Question.01
What do you find most difficult for those who are studying in that field, and how can you solve that point through this class?
Many beginners may think that they don't know where to learn anatomy. It's not difficult if you learn from the basics one by one. Even if you don't know it at first, you will be able to understand it by comparing similar structures. Experienced people can supplement the uneven knowledge that is biased by self-education. By self-study, you can study what you like well, but you cannot study or study what you are not good at. By taking a comprehensive class, it will be easier to get the knowledge of the parts that you were not good at.
Question.02
What kind of efforts have you made to solve the difficult parts of your studies?
It is often difficult to remember the anatomical structure at once. If you memorize it in a short period, it's easy to forget it. But if you take the time to study or get into the habit of investigating, your knowledge will increase steadily. You can help establish your memory using the five senses other than vision and you can also enhance the learning effect if you not only look at it with your eyes but also move your hands, read it aloud, or check it while touching your body.
Question.03
How can students use the class materials provided with the class?
First, with the perks shared, I would like you to draw it in the same way while watching the class video. Let's study while moving your hands as well as watching. Once you practice drawing, you will be able to arrange and practice in your way from now on.
Question.04
What are your thoughts about marketability and prospects in the illustration field?
A wide variety of expressions require the human body, such as illustrations, manga, animation, and CG. Anatomical knowledge is a compilation of facts that anyone can observe to use regardless of fashion, expression, or style. The more knowledge you have, the more you will be able to understand the undulations of the human body, and the more you will be able to express it in your work.
Required Programs
This course will use Procreate.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized lecture experience.
*You can take this class using other programs aside from the programs mentioned above.
**These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the course.
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- CLIP STUDIO
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