Course code: QCXU103P
Subject area: Art & Design
Study level: Part Time
Course level: U
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday
14th Sep 2022 - 30th Nov 2022
This course is designed for those who wish to learn how to paint in the medium of watercolour. It is a practical and comprehensive course that will teach you the skills and techniques you need to paint in this beautiful and inspiring medium, whilst receiving lots of help and support from your tutor
Please note there will be no teaching on 26/10/22
YWho the course is for: What the course will cover:
• Introduction to construction drawing: measuring techniques: Construct basic forms using plumb lines, diagonals and triangulation techniques. • Further construction drawing, with more experienced learners asked to tackle more challenging subject matter. • Introduction to tonality: Charcoal drawing of simple sculptural objects • Further tonality: experimental mark making: Fruit and vegetables, bold expressive mark making. Experienced learners asked to relate several forms with each other and consider composition. • Introduction to watercolour: wet into wet, layered washes, dry brushing. Beginners to work from tutor demonstration of landscape, experienced learners given the option of creating your own image. • Repeated mark painting of still life of citrus fruit, looking for local, tonal and ambient colour. Beginners to paint one or two pieces, experienced learners to paint a range of fruits and make some consideration towards composition. • Repeated mark painting of trees, looking for patterns and ratios of leaf and sky. • Still life with warm analogous colours • Analogous colours part two; Cool colours in a landscape: a choice of reference, from very simple, to more challenging • Snow scene using masking fluid and limited palette.
What you need to bring to the first session: A4 watercolour paper pad Small white plate to mix colour on. Jam jar for water Kitchen paper HB pencil and sharpener Eraser
Your tutor will advise you of further art materials that you will need as the course progresses
Abingdon and Witney College is subject to Ofsted regulation and is required to work with all its students to make sure they understand Government initiatives around Safeguarding, Prevent and Fundamental British Values. Information on these matters will be shared with you during your co
16 - 18 Fee
19+ Fee
Tuition Fee: £151.25Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £151.25
19+ Reduced Fee
Tuition Fee: £90.75Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £90.75