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Art School: Drawing and Painting (Intermediate)

Subject Area

Art & Design

Start Date

January 2025

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

10 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. the course is open to people with previous experience and qualifications in other art and media areas.

This Intermediate course will expand on the processes and techniques connected with Drawing and Painting with a focus on observation through the study of Still Life, Life Model and Landscapes. The course is intended as a follow on from previous Art School Painting and Drawing courses, so an overall basic knowledge of the techniques and processes would be essential.

Drawing and painting has been at the forefront of the arts for generations. This course will allow students to be part of this exciting genre and explore their abilities.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. Hhowever, the course is designed for people with previous experience and qualifications in other art and media areas or who have completed previous Art School Drawing and Painting courses.

Course units

Drawing and painting has been at the forefront of the arts for generations. This course will allow students to be part of this exciting genre and explore their abilities.

This course is suitable for people who would like to further develop their techniques and skills necessary to create drawings and paintings.

Drawing and painting has been at the forefront of the arts for generations. This course will allow students to be part of this exciting genre and explore their creativity. These sessions will also introduce a contextual framework for students work and give them a greater understanding on how to progress to a higher level.

Through this intermediate course, you will explore the traditional and contemporary modes of observation and the exploration of the use of medium. You will be allowed and encouraged to find your own visual language. As your work develops, a historical and contextual engagement relating to your own way of working will be discussed and taught.

You will partake in the drawing and painting of a still life set up in the studio. The tutor will be on hand at all times to discuss individuals work and offer advice when required.

At the end of the ten week course, students will have had the opportunity to produce a selection of drawings and paintings in a range of materials and leave with a greater understanding of their own abilities.

Assessments

There is no formal completion qualification and students will be able to work at their own pace.

Course fees

£285

Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Course progression

Completion of this course will enable students to progress on to various other York School of Art courses available.

Dates & course durations

13th January 2025 - 24th March, 6.00pm-8.30pm. 10 weeks.

Study methods

Students will learn in a friendly and professional environment with the support of our expert tutors.

Facilities

As well as specialist creative and art facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

N/A

Career progression

This is an introductory course, and you may wish to progress to more advanced courses once completed. You may then be able to enter the art and design industry.

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