Develop your Drawing and Painting (C) (UC09L53E)
Course overview
Continue to develop your observational drawing and painting skills, studying tone, form, colour and composition. The core skills of art will be explored in greater depth as you discover more about how you respond to your own work and that of other artists.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm from 17th April 2024 until 26th June 2024 for 10 weeks.
No class on 29th May (Half Term)
Cost
The full fee is £143.00.
The concessionary fee is £74.00.
What you already need to know
This course is for those who attended the previous Develop your Drawing and Painting course or have some confidence and experience using drawing and painting techniques.
What you will learn
You will further develop observational drawing and accuracy of line, use tone to show form, develop painting techniques, apply colour theory and have opportunities to create finished compositions. There will be an opportunity to experiment with the effects of different mediums, evaluate the work of a variety of artists and record your own personal development through the use of a sketchbook.
You will continue to explore different approaches and techniques as you improve your skills.
Topics covered will include:
- Building on basic drawing principles to improve accuracy of drawing with angles and foreshortening
- Developing form and dimension techniques
- Honing your compositional skills to identify and extract what you need
- Increasing your repertoire of brush marks and painting techniques
- Creating artwork using a selection of different compositional rules
- Exploring aspects of colour, light and shade for effect
How you will learn it
In a small, relaxed class you will learn through presentations, videos, optional additional online resources and group discussion. You will have plenty of opportunity to develop your practical skills and your tutor will give you guidance and feedback.
Bring to the first session
A3 sketchbook/paper.
Drawing materials - different grade pencils
Painting kit - preferred paints and brushes, palette, water pots.
A handy optional item would be a portfolio to keep your work together but a large bag will do.
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.
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.
Previous students say
"I enjoyed meeting others on the course, as well as the demos and the opportunity to try techniques out in my own projects as well as those suggested by our tutor. I also enjoyed her infectious and encouraging enthusiasm."
"I enjoyed the variety of techniques we were introduced to."
"To learn alongside other people, and to be given friendly, knowledgeable and constructive guidance has opened up a new creative activity in my life."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
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