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Art Practical: Art Practical: Portraiture Drawing
Course details
Course code
Q00016293Course date
Number of classes
2 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Frank FerrieFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Availability
Course overview
Course description
Based on pencil and charcoal, this course discusses all the basic techniques used in portraiture drawing such as line drawing, using light and shade, cross-hatching and chiaroscuro. Working from enlarged photographs, students learn to accurately transfer and draw the head, neck and face and to use light, shade and line to create a good likeness. Supported by detailed handouts the course explains how the technical side of portraiture (like chiaroscuro and measuring proportions) can support more intuitive and individual approaches to the subject.
Building upon Portraiture Painting Q00014043, and using a structured and step-by-step approach, students will learn the skills and techniques necessary to be able to draw portraits. Creating portraits that have a convincing sense of shape and form is difficult to do, and this course looks at various techniques used to do this. By learning to interpret the human head into its abstract elements (shape, tone & line), you will gain confidence in how to draw portraits in a structured and methodical manner. The course offers a balance between traditional academic techniques (used by the old masters); and also more contemporary approaches focusing on mark making and spontaneity.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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