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The AnatomyTools.com workshop curriculum has been designed by artists for artists. Our instructors are art professionals, working at the top of their industry. They are also anatomy experts, many of which have also taught medical professionals as well as health practitioners.
Students work daily from live models & animals; one-on-one with instructors; and from their own creativity and imagination. Instructors can teach you anatomy from the perspective of the artist, and for the genre or profession you wish to excel in. All classes are taught as essential foundational classes, from beginners to advanced - designed for continued growth and eventual self empowerment.

Why use sculpture to learn anatomy?

Our instructors are often ‘both’ digital & practical medium experts, but we choose to teach anatomy through intensive, 5-day ‘practical sculpting’ workshops. This is because this hands-on, 3-dimensional learning process has proven to achieve the greatest progress for art students in the shortest amount of time. So you do not need to be a sculptor, the tactile learning benefits of our courses are true for both 2 & 3 dimensional artists, regardless if you use traditional, digital or practical mediums. However naturally, if you have had minimal or extensive experience sculpting in practical clay you will be at an advantage. Therefore if you have had no prior experience in clay, we “highly encourage ” you to try an evening class or experiment at home prior to the workshop. Please note with some of the more advanced classes, prior practical competency may be necessary.

How do I apply?

Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Since enrollment is limited to 15-20 people max per class, classes usually fill immediately once announced, so we encourage you to apply early.click here to sign up >. MASTER workshops require a portfolio submission so that our instructors can better assist you. For information on how to submit your folio or design, please read the details on oursubmit artwork page.

How much do they cost?

To reserve your space in a workshop, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of application. We cannot hold your space without a deposit. You may pay in full at the time of sign-up or choose one of the installment payment options. The remaining balance will be due in full 21 days prior to workshop start date. Payments may be made at our website. If you would like to pay by personal check or credit card over the phone, please call our main office: US+510.769.1828.

What tools do I need?

Students planning to do our practical sculpting workshops will be responsible for supplying their own tools. Here is the basic tool-list for the workshops.

What about armatures, supplies, & materials?

Please visit our supplies page to see what tools you will need. Proportional calipers, armature stands, and figure armatures will be available for purchase at the studio during the workshops. Students will be provided with any sculpting materials at the workshop and billed only for the materials they use.

Do I need to submit a portfolio?

MASTERS workshops require a portfolio submission. Please DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED by this - it is just for the instructors to observe your current level & therefore be empowered to give you what you need to take your work to the next level. It does not have to be a folio presentable for employment reasons for example, just a collection of your works. This enables our instructors to provide you with the fast track for where you want to go, and it also ensures you do not end up in a class that you will find not challenging enough or too challenging to get the most benefit out of the workshop. Each MASTER class has its own submission requirements, so please click here >, to return to the workshops page so you can review that information

How do I submit my own design?

Some workshops have an option to submit one of your own creature, animal or character designs. The requirements for this can vary by class and instructor, for current information on how to submit examples of your designs. Pleaseclick here >, to return to the workshops page so you can review that information

Where are the workshops held?

Once enrolled, students will receive a welcome email with confirmation of your attendance, course details, dates, workshop location. For information on travel and accommodation, please click here >

What are the minimum requirements to sign up?

The minimum requirements a student must meet in order to be considered for admission to our workshops are as follows
- must be 18 years or older upon the first day of class (only exception to this is the young scholarship program)
- have a reasonable understanding of the English language, as our classes are only offered in English at this time
- some basic art training / background
- be physically healthy, as students work and stand 8-10 hours a day often on concrete studio floors.

Are Refunds available?

No refund will be given for cancellation by applicant. In the event that AnatomyTools.com determine that a workshop must be cancelled, all fees and deposits paid will be refunded in full. If you do not qualify for a particular class, any deposit or payments made will be fully refunded minus the .00 application fee. If Anatomytools.com requires a workshop date to change or an instructor substitution, combine to workshops to be held together, or cancel a workshop, the applicant is entitled to a full refund, less the .00 application fee if they choose to cancel. Those applicants who need to cancel, although no refund is given, they can apply this credit to future workshops or to Anatomytools.com product purchases. This may not be combined with product specials or additional discounts.

On-Line Workshops

How do On-Line Courses work?

Generally speaking, On-Line courses function very similarly to a university level class. You will meet up once a week to go over the material, you will be assigned homework, you will complete the homework in a timely manner, and you will be graded on your work and given feedback for improvement. The difference is that all of the content will be accessed On-Line. When you purchase a course, you will be given access to a secure website where you can watch the streaming video content at your own pace. You will complete the task in the required software, then upload your homework before the due date. A video critique will be given to you explaining how to improve your work to the next level. If you wish, you can upgrade your experience to be even more interactive, much like a one-on-one professor conference at universities, for an additional fee.

How do I upload homework?

When you log into the 'my account' section of the secure website, you will see an file upload module on the right hand side of your screen. Simply upload the file with the following title structre: (firstname lastname: homeworkname.filetype), for example (Jane Smith: muscles of the arm.PSD). Access to this secure website will be given when you purchase a course.

How do I view an Instructor critique?

Critiques will be uploaded on a weekly basis in the order the homework is recieved, between the assignment due date, and the release of the new material. All critiques will be viewable by other students so that you get the same kind of learning experience as a university course. For example, the instructor might take Jane Smiths' piece and talk about proportion since that is a topic the whole class is struggling with. Then the instructor will go over specifics tailored to your learning. It is beneficial to watch all of the instructor critiques for maximum learning.

What is the Upgrade Option, and is it right for me?

The Upgrade option is for those who want extra time video time with the Instructor to help you improve your work. We are trying to simulate that face-to-face experience for those that want that in a class. It is not nessecary to have a fullfilling experince in the On-Line Workshops as you can have contact with your instructor and other classmates via the forum, but is there for those who want maximum learning in the shortest period of time. To upgrade, simply click the "add upgrade" link under your video lesson, and purchase the upgrade for 0. You will then be contacted by the instructor to schedule a time for your 30 minute one-on-one time. A discount is available for those who buy upgrades for the class before the start date.

Can I take more than 1 On-Line course simultaneously?

The logistal answer is yes, you can technically sign up for more than one class at a time. For example, one could sign up for 'the Essentials!" class with Andrew Cawrse, and 'Human Anatomy - level 1 (ZBrush)' with Ryan Kingslien. However both classes are time intensive, so it is up to you whether or not you can budjet time for both classes.

How much time commitment will I need each week?

The classes themselves are on average 1.5 to 3 hours in length. The time it takes to complete the weekly assignment on top of that is up to the individual. Because each class has multiple levels of complexity per week, just following along while watching the course will not be sufficient. Take into account pausing and rewinding the video, taking on additional challenges, clarification, uploading work, and viewing critiques into your schedule.

What do I need to prepare for class?

Each class is designed to have everything you need in terms of information for you to successfully complete the course. However, it is a good idea to brush up on your anatomy knowledge, and any software you might be using for the class, so that you get the most out of the class.

Can I view my classes any time? What about time differences?

Yes, you can view the course you signed up for at any time. A couple of things to consider are workload and timezone. We urge you to budjet time for taking the course, and not wait until the last minute to view the content. The classes are based on the GMT -8 (California) time zone, therefore it is the responsibility of our users in other time zones to prepare accordingly. We can send you the due date for your area referencing the billing information we have on file.

What are the advantages of taking an On-Line course?

We have combined all the advantages of self study tutorials with the live classroom. You get the flexibility of studying with us from anywhere in the world and at your pace; with the benefits of direct interaction with your instructor and class mates. On-line studying is proving more effective everyday.

What is the structure of an On-Line course?

Each course is a comprehensive 5 - 9 week class, which you attend with our instructors. They provide you with: 1/ Demonstrations, 2/ Professional Instruction, 3/ Active assignments + exercises, 4/ one-on-one critiques.

Are these courses available to other countries?

You can study with us from anywhere in the world, and even if you can not attend a class it is recorded for you so you can watch it when you are available and don't have to miss a thing! Workshops are only available in English at this time.

What is the teaching approach?

Our courses are highly successful because our instructors teach “active learning”. That is, courses have weekly lectures of 3-4 hours per session and they consist of progressive lessons that you get to apply & practice what you are learning immediately, committing to your memory and can be applied to your work immediately.

How can I get feedback on my work?

Attend chat sessions, and post questions & work in our forums in our active “Anatomy for Artists” community. Each student can also upgrade their course to include further consultation with their instructors.

How do I register for an On-Line course?

To register for this class simply add it to your cart. Once you complete the purchase transaction you will receive instructions for registering for the class.

What are the System Requirements?

For PC-based participants:
    * Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer (JavaScriptTM and JavaTM enabled)
    * Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista or Windows® 7
    * Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
    * Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (recommended) (2 GB of RAM for Windows® Vista)

For Mac®-based participants:
    * SafariTM 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer (JavaScriptTM and JavaTM enabled)
    * Mac OS® X 10.4 or newer – Tiger®, Leopard® and Snow Leopard®
    * PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor (512 MB of RAM or better recommended)
    * Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection

How can I test my internet speed is fast enough?

Since these classes are pre-recorded and streaming to your computer, you will require a resonable broadband internet speed connection.
Ideally your connection will rate atleast:

IDEAL DOWNLOAD SPEED 8.0 Mb/s, PING 10ms or better
To test your internet connection speed at SPEEDTEST.NET ...click here>

What Hardware/Software do I need?

Input device: a pressure sensitive Wacom tablet or Cintiq is recommended For anatomy drawings: Corel Painter, Corel Sketch or Adobe Photoshop For image & texture manipulation: Adobe Photoshop or free equivalent alternatives For digital sculpting: ZBrush 3.5 or higher.

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