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.
- It’s highly recommended that students attend live to gain the benefit of the dialogue with the instructor about their work.
- Students can choose to observe live, work alongside, and/or rewatch the recording the next day.
Online tech needs:
- The class will be conducted on the Zoom platform and is a live online experience.
- Each class is recorded and made available so students can review demos and critiques after each live session for the entirety of the class.
- 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.
“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.