Drawing as a Journey
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£1080
- Start Date(s): 15 July 2024
- Duration: Monday to Fridy 10 am - 4 pm, two weeks
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course will take you on a challenging creative journey, from observational drawing to life study and from drawing on location to more expressive mark-making techniques and creative approaches.
You’ll create drawings and collages that demonstrate how you respond to new experiences and the environment around you, and uncover how your time in the UK can be expressed in art.
The course is ideal for students from all disciplines; from beginners to more experienced students.
It’s less about final outcomes and more about the creative journey you’re taking.
What you’ll study
At the beginning of the course, you’ll complete a series of observational drawing projects both in the studio and on-location around the city centre campus.
Studio activities will be complemented with a visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Barbara Hepworth Museum to explore further the themes of drawing, shape, scale and texture in work by British artists.
You’ll also have sessions working with a life model, and consider topics such as proportion, shading, foreshortening and methods of measurement.
You’ll then be encouraged to experiment beyond the boundaries of these conventions, to experiment, reflect, and explore the fundamentals of energy used in drawing, and the resulting actions and gestures.
Throughout the course, practical assignments will be underpinned by theory and art historical references.
You’ll be set a short creative brief to respond to and, as the course and your work develops, you’ll begin to free your approach to drawing and mark-making using a variety of different tools and materials.
This course is also part of the NTU Global Summer School which attracts undergraduate students from colleges around the world.
- discuss the importance of drawing throughout history and how it remains relevant
- learn how drawing is applied in the design world
- practice drawing techniques used by professionals to convey 3D objects and spaces
- look at the history of mark-making, from tribal crafts to contemporary design
- complete exercises that experiment with tools and materials
- explore mark-making using your senses, creating marks using rhythm and repetition
- record drawing through movements from the miniscule to the full body stretch
- learn how you can turn simple marks into more confident drawings.
Towards the end of the course, you’ll apply the skills learnt to one or more final pieces that will reflect your personal interests and approach.
Further information on what you'll study
By the end of the course, you’ll have a series of sketches and drawings in development, completed works, and lots of unique content to add to your portfolio.
You’ll have a greater understanding of drawing and how it can improve your creative thinking, and the skills and knowledge to develop your work further.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You'll find bright drawing and painting studio and workshop spaces to develop your ideas and create exciting work.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have completed at least one year of an art or design course at degree level.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have completed at least one year of an art or design course at degree level.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £1080
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a £200 deposit:
If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Materials List:
Please bring with you to the first day:
- a selection of pencils / your preferred drawing materials
- a sketchbook (in a size that suits you)
- charcoal sticks
- eraser, pencil sharpener/craft knife
- notepad and pen.
All other materials will be provided.
If you would like to do some pre-course reading you can look at:
- Drawing Masterclass: 100 Creative Techniques of Great Artists by Noble, G.
- Ways of Drawing: Artists' Perspectives and Practices by Bell, J., Balchin, J., Tobin, T.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
The fee for this course is £1080
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a £200 deposit:
If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Materials List:
Please bring with you to the first day:
- a selection of pencils / your preferred drawing materials
- a sketchbook (in a size that suits you)
- charcoal sticks
- eraser, pencil sharpener/craft knife
- notepad and pen.
All other materials will be provided.
If you would like to do some pre-course reading you can look at:
- Drawing Masterclass: 100 Creative Techniques of Great Artists by Noble, G.
- Ways of Drawing: Artists' Perspectives and Practices by Bell, J., Balchin, J., Tobin, T.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.