Drawing portraits course London: City Lit

Portraits continued

Further develop your knowledge of the basic approaches to portraiture. Build your confidence with a range of media and techniques, culminating in a sustained piece of work representing the human head. Basic material provided.

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Key course information

Dates
12/01/12 - 15/03/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £206
Senior fee: £123
Concession: £91

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VH501

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Explore portraiture through drawing and painting. Drawing can provide quick and accessible methods to look at elements like structure, likeness and mark-making. You will also further develop your skills in painting such as colour-mixing and building up a portrait in layers.

What topics will we cover?

We will develop our understanding and skills in relation to drawing and painting portraits. These include the use of proportion, colour as tone, how to convey structure, volume and expression. Looking at a variety of artist’s work we will also learn how different mark-making techniques can produce lively and expressive drawings and paintings.

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

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

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

This course is suitable for intermediate students or those with some previous experience such as having done Portraits 1 or life painting.

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 and painting 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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