Course overview

Do you want to learn the basics of drawing nature? Why not join this course to develop your skills and creativity, find inspiration and receive support and encouragement? This one-week course aims to help you to explore different ways to make pencil marks; the use of tone and shading; line drawings; proportion, perspective and composition whilst drawing nature. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your artworks with the tutor and other students on this Online, Two session course.

Course description

This One week course of two sessions, is aimed at beginners and will introduce you to some basic drawing methods whilst focusing on one specific subject matter.

Sessions will give you the opportunity to try out different

ways to make pencil marks; use tone and shading; create simple line drawings; as well as how to use proportion, perspective and composition.

Vocal discussions and tutor feedback will enable you to take

part in sharing ideas and constructive comments about your

artworks and as well as that of other students on the course. Teaching will include the use of a variety of creative prompts, demonstrations, downloadable handouts and other relevant online resources on Canvas and the Internet. A discussion group on Canvas will also be made available for you to upload images of your artworks to receive written encouragement and constructive feedback from the tutor and other students at the end of the course.

Options you might want to take-up after this course, include a further follow on drawing courses

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.
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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