Structured life drawing: all levels

City Lit

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In London

£ 209 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • 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 consider composition and experiment with the use of a variety of materials.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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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 materials are provided. Please bring old clothes.

Short slide talks, practical work, one-to-one tutoring, group discussion and demonstration.

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Subjects

  • Composition
  • Materials
  • Drawing
  • Life Drawing

Course programme

You will be encouraged to adopt the materials and working practice 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 mark-making, and the development of courage, energy and personal ideas. Materials used will include pencil, charcoal, pastel and ink.

Additional information


You may wish to progress to a life painting class or to attend further classes in life drawing. Life drawings form an important part of a portfolio for access to foundation and degree courses.

The following are an example of linked courses taking place in term 3, 17-18 Life Drawing VH462, VH462, VH463, Life Drawing: develop experimental approaches VH757, Anatomical life and portrait drawing studio VH892, Drawing and painting from life: extended study VM487 Structured life painting: beginners and intermediate VM915.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
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Structured life drawing: all levels

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