Advanced portrait painting

Ideal for students with experience in portrait painting/drawing. Improve your skills in observational and/or expressive painting through a sustained painting/drawing/mixed-media piece or a number of pieces working from the same pose. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
04/11/11 - 09/12/11

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
6 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £172
Senior fee: £172

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VM577

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

To work from a long pose
To produce a sustained painting/drawing/mixed media piece or a number of pieces working from the same pose.
To improve skills for material use and/or colour mixing.
To improve skills in observational an /or expressive painting/drawing.

What topics will we cover?

The pose will be sustained over three sessions. You can decide individually, and in discussion with the tutor, which medium to use and whether you want to work on a sustained piece or a number of pieces.

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

- understand more fully the nature and possibilities of portraiture
- have the concentration required to work from a long pose
- produce a sustained painting/mixed media/drawing or a number of pieces.
- articulate the reasons for your chosen medium, composition and language/style, showing your ability to assess your own work and skills
- critique your, and fellow students', aims and objectives, through an analysis of work in progress and the final pieces.

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

Not suitable for beginners or students working in watercolour.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced levels working in oils, acrylic, mixed media and drawing media.

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?

Individual tutorials dependent on each student's level and objectives. There will also be group crits and discussions.

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

Please bring in the painting supports you wish to use (eg canvases, boards) ready primed. Please also bring your own palette knives and brushes if you have them, although some brushes can be provided in class. Paper, drawing media, acrylic and oil paints will be provided.

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?

Portrait summer school.

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.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
16/09/11 to 21/10/11	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	6 weeks	£172	£172	£97	VM575	Finished	» Select
04/11/11 to 09/12/11	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	6 weeks	£172	£172	N/A	VM577	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

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