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A Crash Course in Painting

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When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Matthew Cort
  • Course Code W24PDGD07A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This intensive course is aimed at people who want to learn to draw or improve their skills but who can’t commit to a longer course. Sessions will cover different strategies for drawing from direct observation, giving a solid foundation for development. Materials provided in first session.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Measure and compare the proportions of an object
  • Make a line drawing from direct observation
  • Produce a full range of tones from pencil and charcoal
  • Analyse and draw the negative spaces around objects

Entry requirements

This course is aimed at beginners and those wishing to refresh their drawing skills.

What you need

For onsite learners: some basic materials are provided, and additional paper and other materials are available for purchase at a low cost. Alternatively, you may wish to bring your own materials. A set of drawing pencils (HB - 8B are all suitable) Eraser or putty rubber Pencil sharpener Box of willow charcoal sticks Sketchbook or paper (A4 or larger).

What you can do next

This course offers a basic grounding in observational drawing. You may develop your skills and understanding in one of the longer courses offered at Morley in Drawing or Painting & Drawing such as Drawing for Beginners or Drawing Intermediate..
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