Drawing & Painting

Course Information

Title of course Drawing & Painting

Learning Aim: Z0001855

This flexible and enjoyable course is open to everyone with some drawing & painting experience and will support you to develop your drawing and painting skills further.

You will develop the basic techniques and personal observational principals required to draw & paint, expressively and with confidence. You will explore a variety of drawing media including Pencils, Charcoal and Painting media including Oils, Acrylics & Watercolour. 

The course will explore still life, landscape and the figure/portrait working to a compositional theme.

Purpose of Course

You will be introduced to new ways of seeing, thinking and working and you will be encouraged to develop your own individual styles and methods.

Use observational skills and different drawing techniques.
Draw and paint with more confidence.
Demonstrate a confident use of colour and techniques.
Work with a range of media and develop your own style.
Relate your work to contemporary and historical styles & ideas.

1. Prospective students should note, while use of watercolour is part of the course, this is NOT specifically a watercolour course. Beginners wishing to concentrate on watercolour ‘Techniques’ would be better enrolling on to a watercolour course at Sutton College.

You will also develop the following life skills

Mental Wellbeing

Social Wellbeing

Confidence building

Digital Skills

Some Maths Skills

What level is this course & what skills do I need?

All levels welcome.

Is a course approval interview/assessment required?

No

Additional information

For your first session, please bring; HB, 2B & 4B pencils, two sheets of A3/A2 cartridge paper, Putty rubber & Masking Tape Pencil/Pen & ring bound pad.

Extra costs: You will need to supply a selection of your own materials on this course: Charcoal – Compressed and willow, Water soluble crayons/pencils – a selection, Colour Pastels Acrylic Paints, Cartridge paper A3 & A2 size, Canvas, and Masking Tape.

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk

**Please note:  Changes may need to be made to the delivery of this course if Government COVID guidance dictates.  For the latest College COVID information please ensure you check our website**

**Please note: Changes may need to be made to the delivery of this course if Government COVID guidance dictates. For the latest College COVID information please ensure you check our website**

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