Introduction to drawing techniques
Key facts
- Cost: £235
- Credits: 0
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
Who is this course for?
Anyone who has an interest in learning to draw and learn to see how an artist sees.
Qualifications/credits
This is a non-credit class, so would not contribute to any qualifications.
Mode of study
This course is a mixture of practical demonstrations, set exercises and guided study, delivered once a week over 10 weeks in 3-hour sessions.
Prospects
Although the course is no-credit bearing, it is still an ideal introduction to the subject.
Find out more
The University holds open days throughout the year where you can meet with staff to discuss our short course provision. Find out more about University of Glasgow open days
Available sessions
- Date: 24/09/2024 - 26/11/2024
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Reference: Introduction to drawing techniques(11951)- On campus book now