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Part Time Drawing & Painting - Frank Hutchings Community Hall, Thatcham
Vocational qualification
In Newbury ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Duration
10 Weeks
Through an exploration of art history, composition, design, colour, shape and tone, learners will gain a broad understanding of painting and drawing. The course will enable learners to develop and expand their own chosen media and subject matter. Learners will need to bring the following to the first class: A3 Sketchbook, willow/ compressed charcoal, HB, 2B, 4B pencils, eraser, pens and other.
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There are no formal entry requirements. A basic technical skill is required.
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Drawing & Painting - Frank Hutchings Community Hall, Thatcham
Full Time courses for under 19's are free of chargeCode : Start : End : Times : Day : Duration : Cost (Year 1)*
87153A 090901 : 21/09/2009 : 30/11/2009 : 14:00 to 16:00 : Monday : 10 Weeks : 124.00
87153C 101001 : 19/04/2010 : 05/07/2010 : 14:00 to 16:00 : Monday : 10 Weeks : 124.00
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Course Overview Through an exploration of art history, composition, design, colour, shape and tone, learners will gain a broad understanding of painting and drawing. The course will enable learners to develop and expand their own chosen media and subject matter. Learners will need to bring the following to the first class: A3 Sketchbook, willow/ compressed charcoal, HB, 2B, 4B pencils, eraser, pens and other drawing materials preferred by the learner. Later in the course you will need a choice of medium (oils, watercolour, acrylic, charcoal etc.) with relevant brushes, papers, pencils and water jars.
Qualification gained: This course does not lead to a formal qualification.
Course Content: By the end of the course, learners will be able to embark or extend their own chosen media and subject matter. Term A: Media Exploration:Basic materials, Mark making,exploration of media, shapes and spaces, colour theory, colour and expression, technical skills relating to specific media. Art History: Abstract expressionism, Jackson, Pollock, Fauvism. Term B: Subject Matter (landscape, portraiture, still life) Developing a visual language,composition, collage, perspective, tone, texture, size and scale. Art History: Cubism, Picasso, Renaissance. Term C: Personal Development: Individual research and development, critical attitudes, production of a final piece and preparing to exhibit. Art History: Contemporary art (1990+), Young British Artists.
Work Experience: Learners do not need to be in relevant work to undertake this course.
Course Assessment: Learners' progress will be assessed through observation, peer and lecturer feedback.
Progression: Learners may progress to other art courses including qualification Art courses.
Homework: Homework will be optional but learners may wish to spend time developing skills learnt in class.
Additional Costs: Learners will be required to provide their own art materials.
Course Fees
- Fees quoted with the course information are for the current academic year. Fees for the next academic year starting in September are subject to change and will be confirmed annually.
- Part Time Course Fee Relate to Year 1 course fees only. Two year course fees will have an additional course fee for the second year; these fees are subject to confirmation annually.
Please note that course information may be subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with Newbury College before you enrol.
Part Time Drawing & Painting - Frank Hutchings Community Hall, Thatcham