Drawing 2
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- Course Code: VH617
- Dates: 20/01/25 - 24/03/25
- Time: 14:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Mon, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Brian Sayers
Course Code: VH617
Choose a start date
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course focuses on drawing as a process, building on observational skills previously gained. You will explore a wider range of subject matter and the tools to explore dynamics within a composition. Through a series of tasks and projects, you will develop a more personal visual language in your drawings. You will work in the studio environment and have an off-site drawing session when conditions allow.
What will we cover?
• The exploration of more complex spatial relationships to represent a subject.
• Working in a range of scales and mediums.
• Visual elements and dynamics in a composition.
• Using taught techniques to describe 3-dimensional form and spatial relationships.
• Reflect and analyse other artists’ work.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Draw more accurately from observation using methods and processes acquired through previous drawing experience.
• Describe 3-dimensional form and spatial depth using taught techniques.
• Recognise and discuss compositional choices, individually and within a group drawing session.
• Explore different forms of visual elements and use in a range of drawing contexts.
• Recognise the work of a variety of artists and the expressive potential for your own drawing.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a improvers/intermediate course, ideal for those who have a basic understanding of drawing in a studio environment or working from observation. Ideally you will already have completed Drawing 1 before enrolling on this course or understand basic strategies to describe a 3D form into 2D.
You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Practical work in the studio
• Short demonstrations
• Handouts
• One-to–one tutoring
• Group discussion
This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations and handouts etc.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Basic drawing materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including paper, pencils, charcoal. Students are welcome to bring any additional specialist materials.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencil to printing services, at 15% off.
To get 15% LGC discount, students will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment of them being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. The student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
There are many drawing courses you could consider next at City Lit, including, Drawing 3, Painting and Drawing Dialogues, Drawing: a contemporary approach or Drawing into Painting.
Brian has taught painting and drawing for over 30 years in a variety of different places and at different levels. He graduated from the Slade School of Art in 1978 and has continued to practise painting ever since. He has had over 10 one-person shows in the UK and exhibited in Germany and the USA. Although still life has been a principle interest, he has completed a number of portraits and exhibited 3 times in the National Portrait Gallery and is often in the RA Summer Exhibition. Brian particularly likes to include knowledge of art historical contexts with practical work to extend students' methods and approaches. He aims to focus on painting from diverse periods and cultures to develop individual ideas. When teaching he hopes to encourage a liveliness of approach with a solid understanding of technical issues involved. This can, in his opinion, lead on to a more confident, personal approach.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
