Drawing in the National Gallery

Make visual studies from painted master pieces with expert tuition from a leading contemporary painter.You will draw from a range of sources to learn about methods and underlying secrets of pictorial form.

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Key course information

Dates
04/11/11 - 02/12/11

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
5 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £112
Concession: £47

Venue
OS - Off site

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Course code
VH571

Availability
This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Artists have always drawn from the art of the past, looking for inspiration, in order to re-create the present. This is your chance to draw from the paintings in the National Gallery, with supportive and expert tuition. The National Gallery, in Trafalgar square, houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world, including examples from early European Renaissance art up to Modernist masters. Through careful study, the mysteries of how a painting has been constructed can be opened up, giving us the possibility to ‘enter into the minds of the artists’.

What topics will we cover?

We will be considering the ways in which paintings are constructed, thinking about the way painterly style, composition, tone colour and other formal concerns are used to drive a narrative or create atmosphere. We will be drawing from painting, both in whole and fragments, from different periods of art.

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

- Make informed and personalised drawings from the work of others.
- Explore drawing as a skill and an expressive language.
- Appreciate art of the past, and its relationship to modern and contemporary art.
- Examine paintings for their technical qualities.

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

All levels, with little or no experience required. The emphasis is on personal skills and individual development.

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

The course shall explore the paintings through a combination of both practical work, drawing in the gallery with one-to-one tuition, with a series of weekly gallery talks to begin each session.

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

You will need to purchase at least the following materials:
- Artist's sketchbook (A3 size)
- Drawing pencils (selection)
- Putty rubber
- Pencil sharpener.

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?

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
04/11/11 to 02/12/11	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£112	£112	£47	VH571	Finished	» Select
17/02/12 to 16/03/12	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£112	£112	£47	VH572	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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