Students will create a human head, learning about the muscles that give the face form and expression. This understanding of the foundational structures of the head will greatly help in creating realistic figurative work. We will cover each component of the face separately, creating strategies to deal with different types of noses, eyes, mouths, ears, etc. culminating in bringing together all components into one life-like human head.

Specific course outcomes:

Through detailed demonstrations and explanations, the student will leave with a better understanding of how the bones and muscles of the head interact to create meaningful expression in the face. Topics to be covered: names/placement/function of all muscles, basic rules of head proportion, both solid and hollow construction methods, basic strategies for making facial components (ear, eye, hose, etc.), and strategies for creating hair.