Expressive Drawing Short Course

About this course

Participants explore drawing through quick exercises, varied media and responses to visual and conceptual stimuli. The course focuses on expressive mark-making rather than producing an exact likeness, with activities covering line, colour, gesture, composition and textured surfaces. Initial drawings made through creative impulse are later developed by refining detail and adjusting the work. The teaching approach encourages experimentation with different techniques and ways of responding to subject matter.

What you'll learn

• Experiment with expressive line and mark-making techniques
• Apply colour, gesture and composition in drawing
• Use varied media and textured materials
• Respond to visual and conceptual stimuli through drawing
• Refine expressive drawings by developing detail

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and for learners who want to practise drawing. Its Beginner label suggests an introductory level, while the description does not confirm whether previous experience is required. Participants are encouraged to work experimentally rather than pursue exact likenesses, using quick exercises before refining their drawings.

• May suit learners building a body of expressive drawings for a portfolio
• Relevant to those considering Foundation or BA-level art study