Experimental drawing and painting - levels 1 & 2

Enjoy expanding your creative capabilities and skills by exploring the many fascinating ways of using drawing and painting materials and subjects.

Additional costs will be incurred for the materials/model fees used during the course.

Learner & Entry Requirements:   

No experience is necessary. You will need to buy some art supplies  after discussion with the tutor. Old clothing is recommended.  

General & First Session:   

If you have any of the following items please bring them but do not purchase them specifically for the course until after the first session as KAE is unable to offer refunds for any materials, books or equipment if the class is subsequently closed.

A3 cartridge pad, 2B and 6B pencils, eraser and craft knife.

Course Aim & Objective: 

Broaden your awareness and potential of drawing and painting techniques through experimentation.

Explore and increase your drawing and painting skills. Have the confidence and knowledge to use ideas and materials in a highly creative manner.

Assessment:  

To have sketchbook/note books for ongoing studies and seek reference material when appropriate.  Work is assessed continually on a one-to-one basis and through group discussion.

Progression:

This will be within the class or sideways to other KAE art courses.

Course Syllabus: 

From the simple beginnings of the humble pencil to the glorious use of full colour, you should become aware of the potential of methods, tools and materials. You will increase your visual awareness and skills by exploration and discovery.

The first three weeks consist of drawing experiments followed by the introduction of creative painting processes. Although there is a basic structure to the course, it evolves from week to week in response to what you and the group are exploring and achieving.