Drawing

About this course

The course develops foundational drawing skills through mark-making, composition, line, tone, shading, proportion, perspective, light and positive and negative space. Learners use basic shapes to build more complex drawings and have opportunities to work from subjects that interest them. Teaching combines demonstrations, video or presentation material, illustrated handouts, practical exercises, group discussion and one-to-one guidance. Learners can share work in an end-of-course gallery for feedback from the tutor and other students. The course may also include an outing to a museum or gallery for drawing.

What you'll learn

• Construct complex drawings from basic shapes.
• Apply line, tone and shading to drawings.
• Use proportion, perspective and positive and negative space.
• Create a reasonable likeness of a subject.
• Compose drawings with attention to space and light.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners and learners returning to drawing after a long break. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary. Participation includes individual drawing work, group discussions, one-to-one tuition and sharing work for constructive feedback.

• Beginners are explicitly welcome.
• Learners can pursue their own subject interests in drawing.
• The course includes feedback from both the tutor and other students.

Before you go

• Basic media and equipment are provided.
• Learners are encouraged to bring resource materials for their own use.
• Those wishing to practise at home may wish to build a personal kit including graphite pencils from 2B to 6B, an eraser, pencil sharpener, ruler, A4 drawing pad and masking tape.