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Draw and Paint: Learn the Basics

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When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Julia Colmenares
  • Course Code W24PDGA03B
  • 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

The tutor will facilitate group discussions, give presentations, demonstrations and work with students one to one and in groups.

Entry requirements

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

What you need

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.

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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