Life drawing after work 1: beginners
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
On this course you will learn strategies to help you draw the figure more accurately and/or expressively. You will explore ways to approach life drawing, including the use of a variety of materials.
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About this course
- draw more accurately from observation
- draw more expressively from observation
- make drawings of the figure in line and tone
- use a variety of drawing materials
- look at and take inspiration from, the work and practice of a variety of artists.
All drawing materials are provided. Please wear old clothes.
If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit
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Subjects
- Approach
- Composition
- Materials
- Drawing
- Life Drawing
Course programme
You will be encouraged to adopt the materials and working practices of various artists, and to consider and discuss their approach and attitude to the nude. Using this structure, the course covers basics such as proportion and measurement, composition, tone and lighting, and the development of courage, energy and personal ideas. Materials used will include pencil, charcoal and pastel.
Short talks and slide talks, practical work, one-to-one tutoring, handouts, group discussion and demonstration.Additional information
Life drawing after work 1: beginners