Drawing for all

Course content

Acquire skills in evaluating your own work.
Develop your skills and potential.
Explore the history of drawing and have an understanding of contemporary drawing practise.
Use different types of drawing implements/surfaces.
Experiment with different drawing techniques.
Develop and understanding of the relationship between learning to see and learning to draw.

Description

This course is suitable for all levels. We believe that everyone can draw. Whether you’re just starting out or have done a little drawing and want a reminder of the basics. We will help you develop your skills and potential. You will get the chance to express your creativity, experiment with different mediums and develop your drawing techniques in a fun and supportive environment.

Course content:

The course involves drawing from direct observation, still life, landscapes, self portrait and photographs with an emphasis on space, volume, simple perspective and other techniques and concepts.

Seeing/Drawing skills will be developed and mark making, value, line and line quality will be explored.

Requirements

Beginners/Improvers

What do I need to do this course?

Pencils --

H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B,

2H, 4H.

Charcoal pencils.

Paper -- Cartridge paper any size.

Other materials may be needed, this will be discussed throughout the course.

Teaching Methods

Warm up drawing exercises
Demonstration of techniques
Work sheets
Discussion
Feedback (Peer group and 1 to 1)
Shared Learning.

How is your progress checked?
Discussion
Feedback (Peer group and 1to1)
Extra study or practice required at home.
Students will be expected to keep a sketchbook to work on between sessions.

What can I do after this course?
Life Drawing, Painting, Printmaking.