The Human Figure in Motion (Armatures)
Creating wire or cardboard armatures to represent the human body in various active poses, focusing on balance and movement.
Key Questions
- Explain how human joints influence the range of motion in a sculpted figure.
- Compare the balance of a figure in a running pose versus a standing pose.
- Construct a simplified human figure using basic geometric shapes for an armature.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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