Drawing on Evolution - The Hand The University of Edinburgh

Overview

Based at the Anatomy Museum, this course offers a unique opportunity to explore and understand the skeletal structures of various mammals. You’ll learn to identify key anatomical differences and evolutionary adaptations, while developing your observational and drawing skills.

Through a combination of guided study and practical drawing exercises, you will put your new knowledge into practice by recording bone structures in detail, using drawing as a tool for analysis and interpretation.

Basic drawing materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please note that in the museum, only dry drawing materials are to be used, e.g. no paints or ink.

Who the course is for

This Drawing on Evolution - The Hand course offered by The University of Edinburgh is for those with little or no experience of the anatomy, but a basic knowledge of drawing would be beneficial although not essential.

Learners with an enthusiasm for creative exploration or who have a natural appreciation for form and anatomy may find this course particularly rewarding. A willingness to experiment and express ideas visually is encouraged.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let them know so that they can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, they mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s accessible and inclusive learning policy.

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support.