Explore your creativity

About this course

The course introduces drawing, painting and a range of two-dimensional processes, including collage, mixed media, pastel mark-making, photography, monoprint, stencilling and texture. Learners will investigate subjects and themes, study techniques used by other artists, and make their own visual responses. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, structured creative exercises, group discussion and one-to-one support. Reflection on personal work and progress forms part of the learning process, alongside developing and recording individual ideas.

What you'll learn

• Apply a range of two-dimensional techniques across different media
• Record and develop individual creative ideas
• Respond visually to subjects, themes and artists’ work
• Identify ways to extend creative practice

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners and does not require previous experience. The learning combines demonstrations, guided exercises, group discussion and individual support, with learners encouraged to reflect on their own work and development.

• Suitable for learners starting to explore art-making
• Includes both group discussion and individual tutor support
• Reflection on personal work is part of the learning process

Before you go

• All basic materials are provided.