Rendering the Figure (Online Course)
Jon Brogie
Saturdays 10 AM – 2 PM ET – please adjust for your time zone
May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, (no class July 5), July 12, 19, 2025
10 weeks – Tuition: $595
Limit: 10 students
Take this class:
- to begin or further your understanding of the techniques unique to rendering in graphite.
- to mimic some of the step by step and form by form tactics used in GCA rendering.
- to spend some quality time studying the classical figure.
Is this class for me?
- Students need to have block-inexperience using GCA’s methodology.
Class Format Notes:
- The class includes, critiques, demo with Q&A, and a work-in-class section with ongoing critiques.
- Students can choose to observe live, work alongside, and/or rewatch the recording the next day.
- The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and is a live online experience.
- This class also uses Google Classroom to distribute materials. Watch this video for more insight.
- Both of these services are free but require registration.
- It will be necessary for students to have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone. The recommended device is a laptop or desktop.
- Every online class is recorded.
- Critiques are only given during the live class time.
- Students work on their weekly assignment outside of class time.
- Attendance at every live class isn’t mandatory.
- Absentee students can still submit their work at least 15 minutes before the live class starts and the instructor will critique the work during the class. The critique will then be viewable in the recording.
- Students receive access to the class recording within 24 hours of the class finishing. The recording gets posted into the google classroom.
- Access to the recordings is available for the duration of the class plus an additional 30 days. There are no extensions.
“In this class, I learned a better theory for chiaroscuro (handling of the midtones) and how to establish the transition between light and shadow. Technically speaking I think this rendering class gave me a better understanding about how any object is related to the light source. I really learned a lot from Jon and it was a really good and helpful experience for me.” – Guanghui
Course Description
Building upon the skills taught in the Figure Block-in class, students will be guided to analyze, understand, and achieve a sense of form through studying master figure drawings. During the eight weeks, we will dissect three master drawings moving from their block-in to their conceptualized rendered scheme, defining what is shadow, what is light, and how volumes can be perceived through a concept of value management. Classes will feature demos and critiques. Students will be encouraged to work on drawings alongside the instructor and continue to render the drawings outside of class.