Program Overview

Course Details

The course "Exploring 3D Anatomy" is designed to improve observation skills, particularly visual and haptic observation abilities. The course begins with visualization exercises, proceeds to visual and haptic observation exercises, and concludes with the Haptico-visual observation and drawing method (HVOD), taught step-by-step.

Course Information

The evidence-based activities and exercises in this course support the development of observational skills, 3D spatial awareness, and conceptualization of 3D human anatomy. This understanding can be applied to current studies and future clinical practice. The course guides students through a series of simple, practical, and effective learning exercises using everyday household objects and occasional use of their own anatomy. Video demonstrations by Iain and Leonard will guide students through the practical exercises.

Course Objectives

• Develop observational skills
• Improve 3D spatial awareness
• Enhance conceptualization of 3D human anatomy
  • Apply understanding to current studies and future clinical practice

Course Agenda

• 8 hours of study

Course Dates

• Course Start Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 8:00 AM
• Course End Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 8:00 AM

Enrolment Dates

• Enrolment Start Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 8:00 AM
• Enrolment End Date: Friday, January 8, 2027, 8:00 AM

Course Location

• Online

Course Delivery Type

• Online - Pre-recorded

Course Fees

• This is a free course.

Institution

• Newcastle University
• Newcastle upon Tyne
• NE1 7RU

Additional Information

No prior knowledge of anatomy or drawing is required. Enrolment for this course is available at any point during the listed dates, and students can join and complete the course at their own pace. The course has strong links between critical observation, spatial abilities, and anatomy learning within the educational literature, emphasizing the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of the structural and functional anatomy of the human body.