The life drawing course offers scope for both a traditional and an experimental approach to the topic; the realisation can range from a realistic representation to abstraction. The students choose their own approach according to their wishes and goals, possibly also in connection with their own studies (e.g. simplification of the human form for an animated film)

Basic skills in relation to capturing, analysing and depicting a human figure are to be acquired in the course. Design principles (page layout, image composition, spatial representation, etc.) are taught. Students with solid prior knowledge have the opportunity to experiment freely and informally in this course.

The level of support depends on the performance level and individual objectives of each student.

Aim of the course:

Depending on the objectives of the individual students, basic drawing skills and/or the further development of these should be developed in the course. Innovative ideas should be pursued and deepened.

20 pieces of work produced in the act room during the semester will be assessed. The criteria for grading depend on the type of work submitted.

-realistic life drawing: proportion, grasp of spatiality, pictorial division, overall design, individual progress over the course of the semester.

-free interpretation up to abstraction: originality and individuality in the pictorial invention, composition, division of the sheet, choice of means.

Attendance!

START of the course in the week beginning October 5th, 2026  PLACE: AKTSAAL (OKP, Ferstel-Trakt, 2.Stock)

Please choose one block from the following options to complete the course Live Drawing (2ECTS). The chosen date is binding for the entire semester.

Monday :

1st block: from 15:10-15:55/5 min break/16:00-16:45 or

2nd block: from 17:10-17:55/5 min break/18:00-18:45 

Wednesday

1st block: from 15:10-15:55/5min break/16:00-16:45

Thursday:

1st block: from 15:10-15:55/5min break/16:00-16:45 or

2nd block: from 17:10-17:55/5 min break/18:00-18:45

ATTENTION!! Registration for the course by e-mail: aktzeichnen@uni-ak.ac.at 

To be announced by the students:

Name

Matriculation number

Field of study, branch of study, stage of study

Desired date (block) and possible alternative date

Due to the limited number of places available, places will be allocated on the basis of the statutes §5 section 7.

Attendance list:

The attendance of students is recorded by signing the attendance list.

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