Explore the practical and creative use of perspective through a series of lively exercises. This course introduces the basic principles used to visualise objects and spaces, as well as creative methods of using perspective to exploit depth and space in a drawing.
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This short course introduces the basic principles of one-point and two-point perspective and will show you how to employ them when creating perspective drawing. Other drawing systems will also be explored, including isometric and orthographic projection, enhancing your understanding of different methods that can be used to draw spaces and forms.
What will we cover?
Viewpoint and eye level
One-point and two-point perspective
Isometric and orthographic projection systems (3D views and plan views)
Using perspective to exploit ways to create depth and space in a drawing
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Apply the basic rules of perspective drawing when drawing from observation.
Appreciate the importance and use of eye level.
Create a one-point perspective drawing.
Create a two-point perspective drawing.
Gain basic skills in the use of orthographic and isometric projection systems.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is intended for beginners to perspective. Some experience of drawing would be helpful but not essential.
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?
Short introductions to practical exercises, group discussion, some demonstrations and examples as appropriate, to reinforce individual drawing practice, and one-to-one tutoring.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All basic materials are provided.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can put your perspective drawing skills into practice by following on to Drawing 1 or Drawing 2. Perspective investigations can also form a useful precedent to observational painting enquiry e.g. Painting 1, or Drawing into painting.
Amanda Bracken started her teaching career at the Serpentine Gallery, researching, developing and delivering projects to a range of audiences, which illuminated the art work on show in the exhibition programme, including a teachers’ pack for the Bridget Riley exhibition. She also gained substantial experience developing projects and workshops within the education departments of The Drawing Room, the Estorick collection, The National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria Miro Gallery in particular Alice Neel: Portraits. Bracken holds an MA in Fine Art gained at Central Saint Martins. She also holds a BA in joint Art/Dance and a PGCE gained at Goldsmiths College London. Brackens paintings, drawings and installations have been selected for exhibitions in London and nationally including the Drawing Room, ASC Gallery, C and C Gallery and Atkinson Gallery Millfield. ‘I am interested in colour and form in all its permutations and the qualities of the substance of painting and drawing-the figurative, the abstract and the in-between. Citylit has a diverse Art department where I can use my experience to stimulate students to develop their own work'.
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