Introduction to watercolour: composition

Introducing creative methods to build an image, such as collage, found images or your own photographs, you will learn to develop your compositions using simple watercolour techniques.

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Key course information

Dates
02/11/11 - 30/11/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
5 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £108
Senior fee: £108
Concession: £51

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VM630

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course would be useful taken on its own or as a follow on from the preceding course “Introduction to Watercolour: techniques”.The theme of the course is composition in watercolour. Students will be shown three different methods of how to develop an interesting composition in watercolour as well as some revision of basic watercolour techniques.

What topics will we cover?

With the emphasis on composition you will use collage, found images, sketches & your own photographs as starting-points to develop a watercolour painting. Some revision of basic watercolour methods will be shown also for those who missed the previous course “Introduction to Watercolour: techniques”.

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

By the end of the course you should be able to:
- create a watercolour composition from sketches/ photos/ found images/ collage
- apply masking-out &/ or textural techniques in a painting
- investigate wet-on-wet & layering methods of paint application
- explore colour-mixing methods in watercolour.

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

For beginners, or as a follow-up to course:” Introduction to watercolour: Techniques”: VM628 or VM633; some drawing experience could be helpful, but is not essential.

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

Studio-based, through practical tasks, demonstrations, regular individual feedback from tutor, group & pair discussion, & self- assessment with tutor feedback.

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

The course fee includes most materials. Extra watercolour paper, may be purchased from the tutor at cost.
The Learning Resources Centre keeps a comprehensive stock of art books, etc and membership is free to enrolled students.

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.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
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