Short courses

Summary

This course introduces the absolute beginner to ‘seeing’ and drawing accurately. The student will learn how to use a variety of drawing techniques and drawing media and how to use line, tone, texture, and colour in a drawing, presented in a series of simple lessons and demonstrations. The course will consider themes such as portraiture and still life in a variety of styles. 

Please note materials are not provided, but a suggested materials list will be given ahead of the class.   

Areas you'll explore include: 

• Drawing skills and techniques and learning how to 'see' like an artist. 
• Media and equipment: paper types and surfaces, implements such as pens, pencils, or chalks.  
• How to draw a variety of subject matters accurately, in proportion and in a variety of styles. 

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: 

• Critically analyse the importance of visual perception in producing artwork and use it in making art. 
• Practically demonstrate how to draw accurately using drawing techniques of line and tone, texture and colours.  
• Practically demonstrate a facility in a variety of drawing techniques, media, and style. 

Suggested follow on course 

Introduction to portrait drawing in a week ADED11404