This class will focus on "applied anatomy" or the concept of using practical anatomical knowledge to construct, design, and render the human figure in a naturalistic manner.  In the study of artist anatomy the emphasis is too often placed on memorization of data, and not on the practical application of this knowledge.  Over the duration of this class we will learn to analyze, and interpret the figure from a more intuitive approach.  Anatomy should not be used to override what we are seeing, but to better understand what we are seeing.  Each week will center around a different part of the body and how it is constructed from a functional and aesthetic standpoint. No prior anatomical knowledge is necessary.