FINA20035 Drawing with Anatomy

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Winter.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is FINA20035 hard?

FINA20035: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.

What you learn

Figure drawing for beginners, working from life models and anatomy specimens to understand the human body.

After it you can

• Draw the human figure from observation
• Use anatomy to improve your drawing
• Show your progress in a drawing folio

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Projects 75%, Assignments 25%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2026)

• All three reviewers loved it as a breadth: almost all drawing, with unusual experiences like life models and anatomy specimens.
• The intensive is fast-paced, with daily homework and lots of drawing outside class; expect to be tired by the end.
• No drawing experience is needed since marks focus on improvement, but one reviewer said a high mark took a lot of effort. There is a cost for an art kit.

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Quick answers

When is FINA20035 offered?

Runs in 2026: Summer, Winter.

What do I need before taking FINA20035?

No prerequisites.

Does FINA20035 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 75%, Assignments 25%.

Is FINA20035 hard?

From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three reviewers loved it as a breadth: almost all drawing, with unusual experiences like life models and anatomy specimens.

What do students say about FINA20035?

All three reviewers loved it as a breadth: almost all drawing, with unusual experiences like life models and anatomy specimens. The intensive is fast-paced, with daily homework and lots of drawing outside class; expect to be tired by the end. No drawing experience is needed since marks focus on improvement, but one reviewer said a high mark took a lot of effort. There is a cost for an art kit.

How many class hours a week does FINA20035 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take FINA20035 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate FINA20035?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

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