Course overview

To take students beyond introductory courses in art and begin to develop their skills. This course is accessible to beginners, but it also provides an ideal stepping stone towards more advanced learning in art.

Course description

Based on acrylics this course takes students through all the basic skills in painting and acts as a gateway to higher levels. From light and shade to understanding composition and colour, the course reveals the secrets of colour mixing and blending. Beginning with a landscape painting, the course moves on to a portrait in monochrome, then one in colour, figure drawing, painting a still life and finally, a personal project. More experienced students can concentrate on their own personal projects from the beginning.

Recommended materials:

HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, A3 cartridge pad.

A basic acrylic paint set. Recommended colours: cadmium red, cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, yellow ochre, burnt umber, burnt sienna, cerulean blue, primary blue, ultramarine, black and white, mixing palette, brushes.

What financial support is available?

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.

What other support is available?

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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