Life & Portrait - Drawing & Painting with Life Model

Course intent

During this engaging course, according to your level, you will develop drawing, painting and design skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the range of techniques and processes used when drawing from a Life Model.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• The basic principles of life drawing
• Quick drawing techniques
• Observational drawing and painting
• Proportion
• Using measuring techniques
• Portraying human form using geometric shapes
• Composition
• Use of a variety of materials: charcoal, pastel, ink, etc
• Using different mark-making techniques
• Different papers and their uses
• Colour & tonal values

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for all abilities.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · A2 cartridge paper · Additional paper in different colours (this could just be 5 different sheets ranging from A4-A3 size) · Drawing media (any combination of pencil, graphite, charcoal, pen etc.) · Colour pastels (chalk or oil) · Masking tape

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto many opportunities to take up other art & craft classes, including further drawing and painting courses or one-day specific life drawing workshops.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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