Human figure in motion through an interactive 3D viewer as support for life drawing
Abstract
Drawing real people in motion requires advanced skills in graphic synthesis and an approach that is entirely different from that employed for static poses. This article describes the development of an open-access online resource designed to complement the practice of motion drawing, based on 3D scanning and animation of human models posing for the Fine Arts Degree at the University of La Laguna. Used as a support for life drawing, the digital resource provides a preliminary exercise before engaging with a real, spontaneous model. To assess its effectiveness, a quasi-experimental design is conducted, utilizing convenience sampling. The results were then evaluated both before and after its use, and qualitative data are collected through a satisfaction survey. It is concluded that the use of the developed digital resource contributes to the improvement of drawing real human figures in motion (with an overall increase of 1,47 points), and students show a positive acceptance of the tool with regard to the practice and improvement of their drawing skills (3,98 out of 5).
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