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Art School: Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Subject Area

Art & Design

Start Date

April 2024

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

5 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. the course is open to people with previous experience and qualifications in other art and media areas.

This course is suitable for people of all abilities who are interested in learning about the techniques and skills necessary to create drawings and paintings. These sessions will also introduce a contextual framework for students work and give them a greater understanding on how to progress to a higher level.

Drawing and painting has been at the forefront of the arts for generations. This course will allow students to be part of this exciting genre and explore their creativity.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. This course is suitable for people of all abilities who are interested in learning about the techniques and skills necessary to create drawings and paintings.

Course units

This course is suitable for people of all abilities who are interested in learning about the techniques and skills necessary to create drawings and paintings.

Drawing and painting has been at the forefront of the arts for generations. This course will allow students to be part of this exciting genre and explore their creativity. These sessions will also introduce a contextual framework for students work and give them a greater understanding on how to progress to a higher level.

Through the introduction of traditional and contemporary modes of observation and the exploration of the use of medium, students will be allowed the freedom to find their own visual language. As students' work develops, a historical and contextual engagement relating to their own way of working will be discussed and taught.

Students will partake in the drawing and painting of a still life set up in the studio. The tutor will be on hand at all times to discuss individuals work and offer advice when required.

At the end of the five week course students will have had the opportunity to produce a selection of drawings and paintings in a range of materials and leave with a greater understanding of their own abilities.

Assessments

There is no formal completion qualification and students will be able to work at their own pace.

Course fees

£140

Course progression

Completion of this course will enable students to progress on to various other Art & Design courses available at York College, including our other Art School courses.

Dates & course durations

23rd April 2024 - 21st May 2024, 5 week course.
6.00pm-8.30pm

Study methods

Students will learn in a friendly and professional environment with the support of our expert tutors.

Facilities

As well as specialist creative and art facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

N/A

Career progression

This is an introductory course, and you may wish to progress to more advanced courses once completed. You may then be able to enter the art and design industry.

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