Draw and Paint: Beyond the Basics

Class format and activities

Demonstration, studio practice and group discussion. Questions and answers, tutor feedback, observation and "show and tell".

Learning Outcomes

• 01: Work with a range of drawing and painting materials and techniques in a personally focussed way.
• 02: Self-reflect on creative intentions by the use of a sketchbook
• 03: Create innovative artworks that convey a personal response to a given or self-initiated theme, idea or subject matter
• 04: Combine a basic understanding of contemporary, art historical and related contexts to support personal aims for work
• 05: Set an objective for a piece of work and assess its merits and shortcomings.

Course entry requirements

An understanding of basic drawing and painting concepts and approaches. Completion of Drawing and Painting: An Introduction or recommendation by your tutor, or presentation of previous work to course tutor for review.

What you need to know before you enrol

You will need to supply your own materials - please see below.

What to bring to class

A smart phone for photographing your work will be useful. You will need to provide the following materials: Sketchbook Brushes A3 Paper Palette Basic Acrylic or Oil Paints (to be discussed in class) Pencils/charcoal/putty rubber Cartridge paper, light and heavier weight for painting

What you can do next

Other Mixed, intermediate or advanced level courses. Pre-foundation or Foundation art and design.