Drawing and Painting: beginners to intermediate progression

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Course Description

Course Description
This course is designed for those who are either new to painting and drawing or have some experience in painting and drawing and will help you to further develop your work in your chosen media or/and explore other techniques. These classes are wholly practical with demonstrations by the Tutor in relation to personal and group projects.
During the course there will always be the opportunity to do a collective project, working together looking at a particular aspect of painting, drawing and subject but generally throughout, the tutor will work with you individually or in smaller groups depending on subject and media interests.
Throughout the course it will help to keep a note book, to be used in any way you wish, which will form part of a portfolio of work including your own personal research. This is an excellent way of recording your abilities and achievements and will contribute to any plans you may have to pursue further studies in the Creative and Fine Arts.
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

Learners will:

1. Use at least 2 painting and drawing materials from: pencil, graphite, charcoal, watercolour, acrylics, soft pastels, pen & ink.

2. Create at least 2 pieces taking inspiration from a range of artists.

3. Engage with and respond to at least 2 pieces of art within group discussions to develop creative and critical thinking skills
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

Learners will also have:
An introduction to or further develop your techniques in drawing including drawing using colour.
An introduction to or further develop your ability to translate the third dimension into a two dimensional image using perspective, light and shadow work from still life or alternative recourses.
An introduction to or further develop your ability to paint in watercolour and related media
An introduction to or further develop your ability to paint in acrylic media and related media.
An introduction to or further develop your techniques in water based/ traditional oils.
Prosp Suitable

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

Please bring to the lesson after discussions with your tutor:
• Those just starting out in drawing and painting please bring an A4 or A3 pencil sketch book, 2B pencil and sharpener, Winsor & Newton or Daler Rowney putty rubber. Information regarding materials needed as the course progresses will be given at the appropriate stages.
• Your own materials and work box.
• Examples of your work if possible.
Every opportunity is afforded to help you to develop your work no matter what your stage of ability. On the whole most people can draw in the same way people can write. It is dependant wholly on your particular aspirations and to what level you want to develop your chosen media or, you may be interested in experimenting and moving to pastures new.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

Basic drawing equipment of your own choice (at least one HB pencil and rubber);
• A sketchbook or cartridge paper to draw on - please do not purchase until your tutor has discussed your course with you on the first session;
• Some examples of your drawings and paintings as it would be very useful to see a small sample of your recent work, if you have any, so that the tutor can assess you skill level. Assessment will play a regular role in your tuition, both initially to set you on the right learning path, and continually during the course to help you achieve personal goals and standards.

You will need to provide your own materials for most activities, though easels, drawing boards and printing tools, will be provided. However, if you don't have any of the materials listed above, wait until you have spoken to the tutor before making too many purchases.
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as Medway School of Art and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with you individual progression options.
There are many other arts and craft courses on offer at Medway Adult Education. You may wish to concentrate or develop your skills with a particular medium such as painting in oils or advanced watercolour for example. The skills learnt on this course are fully transferable to most courses within creative arts. Your tutor will be happy to advise you about progression courses, including those offered by other providers.


If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

On course, your tutor will mention how the use of Internet Technology may be used in relation to your own personal study of the Fine Arts. While you do not need any IT skills to enrol on this course, please do speak to the tutor if this is an area you would like to explore.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning

Q001059A
22/01/2024
20/05/2024
Monday
18:30
21:00
2.50 hrs per session
14 session(s)
242.00
Rochester Adult Education Centre