This course will give you a general introduction to portraiture. The emphasis will be on developing observational skills through drawing and/or painting from the model. Initially, you will look at the structure of the face and explore ways of representing its shapes and planes. This will begin with a series of drawing exercises where you will be taught to observe and record what you see using line and tone. Following on from this, you will take steps into colour. This will begin with monochrome tonal studies and will gradually extend to a wider range of colours. You will explore both naturalistic and non-naturalistic colour. Naturalistic colour will include an examination of warms and cools and the earth palette, which can be used to portray natural-looking flesh tones. Each term will have a different character. Initially, the emphasis will be on building up skills and techniques through monochrome drawing. This will develop into colour, through either pastels or paint, depending on the interests of the group.Initially, each week will cover one aspect of portraiture, but as your skills develop, you will spend longer on each piece of work. You will begin by looking at the structure of the face and you will be shown basic measuring techniques to help you represent what you see, beginning with contour drawing. You will then be shown how tone and directional line can help you describe volume. From this, you will take steps into colour, either using pastels or paint. This will begin with simple monochrome studies and will develop to two/three colours. You will be introduced to both naturalistic and non-naturalistic colour. Naturalistic colour will include the concept of colour temperature and the classical palette, which can be the basis for representing natural skin colours. Teaching methods include illustrated talks, demonstrations of materials and techniques, practical drawing/painting experience, exchanging ideas and experience with others, looking at the work
Name: Portraiture - Beginners & Improvers Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Tutor and students assess work in progress verbally. Group evaluation discussions at the end of each session. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160725 10:23:46 Updated 20160725 10:23:46
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Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk
Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey
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