Portraits

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On this course you will be introduced to the basic drawing principles and techniques involved in drawing people. You will develop confidence in drawing the clothed human figure from observation, through guided practical exercises using different media. You will work from the clothed model, one another and make self portraits concentrating on proportions, line, tone and structure. We will also draw inspiration from the approaches of a variety of artists from different cultures and periods including contemporary painters., , By the end of this course, you should be able to:, , • Draw more accurately from observation, • Draw people using line and tone to create form, • Use a range of different drawing materials, • Distinguish between different types of figure drawing , • Develop analytical skills to evaluate your own work , , , 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 absolute beginners, beginners and those with a little experience.

Course information

Name: Portraits Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160712 11:05:44 Updated 20160712 11:05:44

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 already have some appropriate materials/equipment, please bring them along to the first session, e.g. pencils and a sketchbook. 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 already have some appropriate materials/equipment, please bring them along to the first session, e.g. pencils and a sketchbook.

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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