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Draw and Paint: Learn the Basics

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When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Course Code W24PDGA03F
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Beginners and intermediate students learn a variety of technical and experimental approaches to working from the model, still life and landscape.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Work confidently from the model or from a still life
  • Set an objective for a piece of work and assess its merits/shortcomings
  • Experiment with techniques and ideas creatively and imaginatively
  • Outline an awareness of line, form, colour and composition in your work
  • Use a variety of painting and drawing materials

Class format and activities

Demonstration, studio practice and group discussion. Questions and answers, tutor feedback, observation and "show and tell".

Entry requirements

No. the only requirement is an interest in painting and drawing.

What you need to know before you enrol

You will need to supply all your own art materials - please see below.

What you need

You will need to provide the following materials: Basic acrylic colours, rbushes, a palette, A3 sketchbook, pencils/charcoal.

What you can do next

Mixed level courses in painting and drawing or other beginner courses offering a different approach. Pre-foundation art and design.
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