Introduction to Drawing and Painting ONLINE (UC09X62F)

Course overview

If you are new to this course, you will be taken through the first steps towards gaining new skills and confidence. You will learn about the core skills of art by exploring observation, tone, form, colour and composition through drawing and painting.

Returning students will have the opportunity to practise and build on core skills already gained and will be encouraged to develop personal ideas by experimenting more and exploring further the use of different materials and compositions.

Where This is an online course.

When Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm from 1st June 2020 until 20th July 2020 for 8 weeks.

Cost The full fee is £98.00. The concessionary fee is £52.00.


Additional Costs
To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or textbooks until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course fees over £115 can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order. Please contact the office for details.

During the course

This is an online course which will be taught in real time using a video platform (usually Google Meet), supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking, listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time. You will therefore need to have access to either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though not a prerequisite, we would advise that you create a separate email account for your online learning prior to the start of the course and let the ACRES' Office and your tutor know the address. This will be more secure and also allow you to share your email address with other students on the course to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

Please note that this course has been converted from the previously advertised classroom based
course and whilst we will endeavour to deliver the subject as outlined in the Course Information Sheet content may need to be adapted or changed to ensure you receive the best possible learning experience. Your tutor will give you further details and information, including any resources or equipment you need, prior to the start of the course.

You will be sent more information about your course, including how to join your online sessions, in due course.

What you already need to know

You may be new to the course and a complete beginner or a returning student from previous Introduction to Drawing & Painting courses.

What you will learn

The course will cover the core aspects of observational drawing and painting; tone, texture, form, colour theory and composition.

Beginners will be introduced to each core skill and will have the opportunity to experiment with various mediums whilst recording their personal development in sketchbooks.

Returning students will be encouraged to build on their existing observational skills and knowledge and to develop their personal ideas and style through further experimentation with different materials and tackling various creative challenges. Work will continue to be recorded also in sketchbooks.

How you will learn it

There will be a combination of methods throughout the course. Your learning will be supported by tutor demonstrations and teaching. Through practical work there will be the opportunity to explore your own ideas and methods and to receive individual tuition. There will also be opportunity to look at source material and the work of other artists and to participate in group discussions.

Bring to the first session

Drawing materials
- Different grade pencils (2b, 4b, 6b)
- Conte crayons
- Paper
- An A2 sketchbook

Painting materials
- painting kit or a watercolour palette,
- a selection of brushes.

A handy optional item would be a portfolio to keep your work together but a large bag will do.

Extra study or practice

You may wish to spend time at home practising skills and techniques from the classes.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

A range of art courses are available from September. Look out for the new ACRES brochure to find out more.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit our website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.