Drawing and Painting - Improvers

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In this Drawing and Painting - Improvers course in Sittingbourne, traditional and experimental drawing and painting techniques will be explored, including mixed media approaches. By 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 drawings as studies for paintings and to explore and establish compositions., Select and use the appropriate drawing and painting media, materials and equipment., Mix colours using basic colour theory., Use a range of water based painting techniques, e.g. washes, glazes, drybrush, wet in wet, impasto, etc., Recognise the styles and techniques of selected fine artists., Work to health and safety guidelines., , There is no homework requirement for this course. Students who have completed a Beginners course or have some experience. It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.

Course information

Name: Drawing and Painting - Improvers Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:24:18 Updated 20160412 14:24:18

Entry requirements

Please bring to the first session any materials and equipment you have already and that you think would be useful. Advice on what/where to buy will be covered at the first session. Please do not buy anything especially for the course before this. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. During the course, you will need: Small sketchbook, set of graphite pencils/charcoal pencils, pastels, Indian ink, mapping pen, set of paints and brushes (colour list and sizes to be advised), palette, art box, supports for painting, tape(s), fixative. Equipment required Please bring to the first session any materials and equipment you have already and that you think would be useful. Advice on what/where to buy will be covered at the first session. Please do not buy anything especially for the course before this. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. During the course, you will need: Small sketchbook, set of graphite pencils/charcoal pencils, pastels, Indian ink, mapping pen, set of paints and brushes (colour list and sizes to be advised), palette, art box, supports for painting, tape(s), fixative.

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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