Oil Painting - Beginners

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An introduction to oil painting, where you will learn the basic techniques of the medium. Beginning with initial exercises, you will then progress to working from both direct observation and from photographic references and sketches. You will encounter a variety of interesting and stimulating subject matter - landscape, still life, natural forms, etc. Reference will also be made to the work of other artists as appropriate. By the end of the course you should be able to: Work from a variety of primary and secondary subject matter. Make a preliminary drawing to establish a composition. Select and use the appropriate brushes and materials. Mix colours using basic colour theory. Use a range of oil painting techniques, e.g. glazes, drybrush, wet in wet, impasto, etc. Recognise the styles and techniques of fine artists. Work to health and safety guidelines. There is no homework requirement for this course. Beginners. It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.

Course information

Name: Oil Painting - Beginners Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150720 10:49:45 Updated 20150720 10:49:45

Entry requirements

If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However, all students should bring an A4 sketchbook of good quality cartridge paper, preferably with a hard cover and ring bound, and a variety of pencils. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. If you have any materials/equipment that might be appropriate please bring them with you. Equipment required If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However, all students should bring an A4 sketchbook of good quality cartridge paper, preferably with a hard cover and ring bound, and a variety of pencils. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. If you have any materials/equipment that might be appropriate please bring them with you.

Provider

Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted

Address

Head Office
College Road Town: Sittingbourne County:Kent

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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