Life Drawing and Painting (Evenings)

When & Where

16 January 2025 - 3 April 2025 ( 33 hours, 11 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Luke Jones
Course Code W24PDGE04F
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Develop observational skills through the use of a life model. This is an intensive study of the human form. All abilities welcome. Beginners are guided through a 6 week drawing course.

Learning Outcomes

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

Draw using: line, mass, mark making, brush and tone, in a variety of speeds and mixing media
Work with greater awareness of drawing and painting the form
Paint with a limited palette
Mix colour to create space
Develop confidence and an individual vision without feeling daunted by technique

Cost

Full fee

£440

Concession fee

£330

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Class format and activities

Beginners will complete a 6 week introductory course in drawing before painting. Techniques will include; contour with pencil, weight & modelling with charcoal, gesture drawing with charcoal & pencil, and weight & modelling with pen and brush. Students new to painting will work with a limited palette focusing on the form. Returning students can pursue personal projects working in their chosen medium and exploring new techniques in painting & drawing

Entry requirements

Energy and enthusiasm and an interest in the human figure. Some drawing and or painting experience is helpful (e.g. Drawing for beginners or Painting for beginners).

What you need to know before you enrol

This course is for students of all abilities

What you need

You will need to provide your own materials : Charcoal, soft pencils, erasers, paints and pastels etc Sketchbook A5 or A4. Advice on materials will be given in the first session.

What you can do next

Further and part time drawing & painting courses at Morley College, part time & full time fine art courses, Morley Pre-foundation, Morley Art Foundation, BTEC, BA & MA.