Develop your drawing

Develop your skills with drawing elements such as line, form and composition. Using a variety of techniques you will evolve a fluid and dynamic approach, enabling confidence in drawing, and exploring the potential to move into painting. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
23/11/11 - 07/12/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
3 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £75^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VM562

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

A course to develop your skills with drawing elements such as line, form and composition. Using a variety of techniques you will evolve a fluid and dynamic approach, enabling confidence in drawing, and exploring the potential to move into painting. The course will include a visit to a museum or historic building for a sketching tour and we will develop these sketches into full-scale drawings.

What topics will we cover?

A course to develop your drawing skills, exploring:
- how to look and draw from observation
- the use of line and gesture
- developing a drawing from sketches
- composition and tone.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Draw from observation
- Make use of tone and line to express form
- Use a variety of materials to make a composition
- Use imagination to develop a full-scale drawing.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

From beginner to improver – all levels.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Using a variety of techniques designed to help you break out of old habits and loosen up. Practical work will involve drawing from observation, using a variety of materials including charcoal, chalk and ink. There will also be demonstrations, group discussions and one-to-one tutoring.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Yes. Possible entrance fee to museum on sketching tour. Please also bring a sketchbook.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Further drawing courses - please see the course guide or browse the website.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

Select another date / day / time

Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
10/06/12 to 01/07/12	Sun	10:30 - 16:30	4 weeks	£147	£147	£147	VH480	Available	» Select
23/11/11 to 07/12/11	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	3 weeks	£75	£75	£75	VM562	Finished	» Select
24/11/11 to 15/12/11	Thu	18:00 - 21:00	4 weeks	£93	£93	£48	VH598	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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