Drawing for beginners
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: VH405
- Dates: 02/03/25 - 09/03/25
- Time: 10:30 - 16:30
- Taught: Sun, Daytime
- Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Joe Richardson
Course Code: VH405
Choose a start date
Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course enables students with little or no experience to explore the activity of drawing at a basic level, from What previous students liked most about their course:
initial experimental mark-making to simple use of tone and composition.
"A great start for a beginner! Felt encouraged and supported."
"Atmosphere. Ability to try something new in a safe environment."
"Learning something creative and getting plenty of encouragement."
What will we cover?
The course starts with experimentation into mark-making and its effects. You will move on to explore the
representation of basic forms and the effect of light on them, considering basic tone and composition in the
process.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Show a basic understanding of the use and effects of a variety of drawing materials.
• Show a basic understanding of tone and composition.
• Be able to use drawing to investigate varied subject matter.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is aimed at those with no or little previous drawing experience.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
• Practical work in the studio.
• Short demonstrations.
• One-to–one tutoring.
• Group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All materials and resources are provided as part of this course, including drawing media and paper.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The course will enable you to embark on the next level drawing courses such as 'Drawing 1', 'Drawing: charcoal
techniques', 'Sketchbooks: materials and techniques' as well as Life and Portrait drawing courses.
Joe Richardson is a multi-disciplinary artist working in painting, drawing, collage, video, print and sculpture. Since graduating from his MA in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins in 2018, Joe has worked regularly taught at Foundation and Undergraduate level as well as working with Under 18s. Joe is dedicated to encouraging learners to discover new creative approaches to making, exploring their own interests in relation to art and design, and teaching methods and techniques that help to form the foundation of students' creative careers. Joe has undertaken residencies in Beijing, China and Stokkoya, Norway to develop his collaborative and flexible practice. He currently has a permanent collection of video works on display at Universal Music, Four Pancras Square, and has recently held a solo show at CineWindow Winsford and a duo exhibition at FIVE YEARS, London.
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.
