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Level X
Drawing and Painting – Beginners
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course aims to give you a foundation introduction to many aspects of making art, covering a range of drawing and painting techniques and materials. It is a course for all abilities, including those who think they can’t draw. So, whether you have limited experience or a background in art this course will give you the confidence to build a creative portfolio.
On the course, we will explore many forms of expression and mark making. This fun and varied course covers a range of traditional techniques and materials including pencils, pastels, acrylic paint, watercolours, and colour pencils. Topics that are covered include: still-life, landscapes, figures and portraits. We also look at getting and using the right art materials, art history, stretching paper, mixing paintings and colour theory.
By the end of the course, you should be able to explore this exciting subject further by having the confidence and creative abilities to work on projects and subjects at home or attend further lessons in the following terms. The course also can help to build a portfolio of creative pieces for furthering your artistic studies within the College.
You can choose to attend this class on Tuesday or Thursday evenings- dates below:
Tuesday 24 September 2024 (18:00 – 20:00)
Thursday 26 September 2024 (18:00 – 20:00)
Please note this course does not run in the college half term or end of term breaks.
PLEASE NOTE THE TUESDAY CLASS IS NOW FULL BUT WE HAVE PLACES AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY EVENINGS.
FURTHER INFORMATION
It is for all ages and those with little experience or some experience and/or those with a background in art who wish to build a creative portfolio.
You can sign up to the next term’s art lessons and work on more advanced drawing & painting techniques, or you may wish to progress further into other creative classes within the college to build an art portfolio.
Continuous classroom assessment based on Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA).
Course fees: £150
For the first session you will need:
- A3 size drawing pad
- Drawing pencils ranging from 4B through to HB and 2H
- Rubber
- Pencil Sharpener
- Drawing Charcoal
For the second session you will need to purchase paints and brushes (advice on these will be given during the first session).
To book a place select ‘Apply Online’ in the Course Overview section on the website.
We have limited onsite parking, however we are very close to public transport links. Please see Travelling to Chichester College | Chichester College for details.