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Drawing - Life drawing - C&G level 1 award - human figure colour   

Fees:

full £155

conc £90

non EU £373

Day

Time

Weeks

Centre

Start

End

Code

Mon

10:00-12:30

11

MAC

23/04/12

16/07/12

AA3240

Tutor:  Tim Cunliffe

What will the course cover?

In this level 1 course you will develop the ability to portray the human form using drawing and water based painting techniques and explore how a variety of media can be used expressively to create a series of at least 5 finished artworks. Display and storage will be covered.

Who is the course for?

Anyone who would like to learn the basic skills required to begin drawing and painting with water based paints and coloured media from the human figure.

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

None, this is a beginner’s course, however you can join whatever your level and improve your skills.

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

In this unit the learner will make a series of colour life drawings of the human figure – standing or seated. Incorporating colour , line and texture, the following media will be explored: • Coloured chalk, soft pastel & oil pastel. • Water colour, gouache, coloured inks. • Collage with coloured papers. • Mono printing with coloured inks. During this course, you will: Understand the human form Identify and use basic drawing techniques and materials. Identify and use basic wet and/or dry mediums. Identify and use basic art mediums. Explore and use appropriate principles of design. Use preliminary sketches to develop ideas for final pieces of work. Adopt professional standards and practice through work with a life model.

How is the course organised?

Practical exercises in drawing and painting , information on materials and mediums as well as how to present work for display.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

Visits to art galleries and sketchbook work to support your own learning.

How will my progress be assessed?

One to one and group support and through the use of you Individual Learning Plan, those opting to take the accreditation will have their work verified by internal verifier and may also be submitted to C&G for external verification.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

Continue to develop your skills by attending the following academic year to study general life drawing or painting courses, or other City & Guilds life-drawing units .

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

"Some drawing materials are supplied. Tutor will advise on what to bring. Paper is available in class. There is a £35.00 C&G registration fee for those opting to take the qualification. "

What support is available?

"Learner Support Fund – a grant is available to help you pay for the cost of the course and other expenses incurred, if you are a resident in receipt of benefits. You may wish to get additional help offered through Study Support Sessions. Help with literacy or numeracy is available through the basic education programme and the ESOL programme offers help for speakers of other languages. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities."

Recommended Courses

Learners on this course also enrolled on the following courses:

Drawing - Life drawing C&G level 1 award - human figure linear

Drawing - Life drawing C&G level 1 award - human figure tonal

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