Drawing portraits

Learn about key elements of portraiture, using easily accessible methods, including structure, likeness and mark-making, to represent people and explore their characteristics.

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Key course information

Dates
16/07/12 - 20/07/12

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £175
Senior fee: £113
Concession: £90

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VM603

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

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visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

Explore portraiture through the wonderfully versatile medium of drawing. Drawing can provide quick and accessible methods to look at elements like structure, likeness and mark-making independent from the skills particular to painting such as colour-mixing. Drawing is usually the basis for painting and this course would be ideal taken alongside or before a painting portraits course.

What topics will we cover?

We will learn practical techniques including the use of proportion, tone, how to convey structure and volume, expression and likeness. Looking at a variety of artist’s work we will also learn how different mark-making techniques can produce lively and expressive drawings.

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

1) Draw the portrait head with improved accuracy.
2) Understand better how to use tone in drawing
3) Convey basic structure in the human head
4) Use a variety of drawing techniques for expressive effect.

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

Though some drawing experience is preferable, beginners who enjoy a challenge are welcome.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

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?

Talks, practical work, demonstrations, individual tutoring, group discussion.

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

All drawing materials are 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?

Starting portraits, Introduction to portrait painting, Portraits; drawing the self, Advanced portrait painting.

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
16/07/12 to 20/07/12	Mon-Fri	10:30 - 16:30	1 weeks	£175	£113	£90	VM603	Available	» Select
12/01/12 to 15/03/12	Thu	10:00 - 13:00	10 weeks	£213	£132	£101	VH498	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

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