Painting for Beginners

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The aim of this course is to give those who have little or no experience of painting a sound understanding of the basic principles. Through a series of art activities and projects you will be introduced, step by step, to a range of ideas and techniques and will gain confidence in using water based paint to create interesting and informed visual images. You will draw inspiration from a broad selection of primary and secondary resources and there will be scope for you to bring your own areas of interest to the sessions., , By the end of the course you should be able to,, • Understand the principles of basic colour theory and mix a range of colours with confidence, • Use colour tonally and blend paint together to create a three dimensional effect, • Add interest to a painting using mark making and texture, • Work from a range of primary and secondary subject matter, • Use water based paints with increased confidence, • Recognise and respond to the painting style and technique of selected artists , , , There is no set 'homework' but you are welcome to practise and do further work at home., There is no qualification for this course., , There is limited parking on site, but there is a public car park nearby and on-street parking. This course is suitable for beginners and those who have a little experience.

Course information

Name: Painting for Beginners Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:31:20 Updated 20160412 14:31:20

Entry requirements

If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the needs of the course. Please do not buy anything especially for the course before it starts, but if you have any appropriate materials/equipment, please bring them along to the first session. Equipment required If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the needs of the course. Please do not buy anything especially for the course before it starts, but if you have any appropriate materials/equipment, please bring them along to the first session.

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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