Programme Overview
Landscape
This element focuses on painting landscape en plein air and drawing from reference.
Techniques and Objectives include:
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One-point, two-point and three-point perspective
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Isolation and measuring techniques including using view finders
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Use of different mediums including graphite and watercolours
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Colour theory, mixing and neutralizing colours
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Illusion of depth through tonal contrast
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Influence of light
Portraiture
Comprising of both portraiture and self portraiture these classes equally encourage accuracy and expression through enhancing confidence and observational skills.
Techniques and Objectives include:
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Comprising of both portraiture and self portraiture these classes equally encourage accuracy and expression through enhancing confidence and observational skills
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Proportion and anatomy of the face and body
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Life drawing and painting with clothed models
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Colour theory focusing on skin tones
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3D drawing
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Painting techniques with water based mediums
Still Life
This part of the courses present still life from traditional, conceptual and expressive angles.
Techniques and Objectives include:
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Mark making
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Shading techniques
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Influence of light
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Composition in its classical and contemporary manifestations, from the golden ratio to conceptual art
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Water based mediums including watercolour