Course overview

This course is designed for learners who want to explore the fundamentals of painting and drawing. Learners will develop basic techniques in sketching, shading, colour mixing, and composition. Through guided exercises and creative projects, learners will gain confidence in expressing themselves artistically while working with different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, watercolours, and acrylics. Painting and drawing can help boost your mental health and well-being whilst being creative and engaging with like-minded learners from the local community.

Course description

This course is designed for beginners who want to explore the fundamentals of painting and drawing. Leaners will develop basic techniques in sketching, shading, colour mixing, and composition. Also, understand the basics of drawing, including line, shape and perspective. You will be introduced to different drawing and painting materials and explore colour and composition for effective artwork. Through guided exercises and creative projects, learners will gain confidence in expressing themselves artistically while working with different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, watercolours, and acrylics. By the end of the course, you will have developed a personal artistic style and creative expression, as well as helping with your health and well-being, social skills and engaging with like-minded learners of the community.

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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