Exploring Colour
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£125
- Start Date(s): 27 August 2024
- Duration: Tuesday, 10 am - 4 pm, one day
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Are you feeling unsure of where to start with colour? Are you stuck in a palette rut? Tackle colour conundrums head-on and become masters of your own paint palette with this one-day course.
Whether you work in paint, pastels, textiles, or mixed media, you’ll complete exercises that will help you discover various pathways to colour choices in expressive artwork when realism is not your aim. Explore how different colours can convey mood, atmosphere, and emotions, allowing you to infuse depth and meaning into your work.
This short course will empower artists of all levels with the confidence to choose colour effectively; selecting your palette to craft harmonious or expressionist combinations to make the statement that you want.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
What you’ll study
This will be a personal journey to find the colour combinations that work for you, through group exercises that will inspire you as well as give you the tools to use in the future.
As the day progresses, you’ll apply the skills you’ve learnt to your own choice of subject matter, supported by one to one tuition and group discussion.
During this course, you will:
- experiment with collage to find new and inspiring colour combinations
- discover your personal links between emotion and colour
- understand how the colour you use is affected by the surface you are working on
- discover the benefits of limited palettes and how to build upon them
- paint a provided still life, interpreting what you see with your own expressive colour palette based on what you have learned.
How you’re taught
This is a practical course and the subject is underpinned by theory and art historical references.
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
You will receive 5 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.
Careers and employability
The course could be a means to progress within fine art into different materials or approaches.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the Nottingham School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You'll find bright studios in which to develop your ideas.
You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.
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 but will suit someone who already has a working knowledge of their chosen medium.
Entry requirement: artists of all levels of painting/drawing experience are welcome.
You must be over the age of 18 in order 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 but will suit someone who already has a working knowledge of their chosen medium.
Entry requirement: artists of all levels of painting/drawing experience are welcome.
You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £125.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You will also need to bring with you:
- Your preferred medium and tools to work with, whether that’s your own set of paints, drawing materials, mixed media colours from magazine or pre-painted sheets.
- A surface to complete several small colour studies on such a canvas or board (oil-painters: please bring 1 x A3 canvas board for your colour studies, for ease of transport afterwards).
All other materials will be provided.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
The fee for this course is £125.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You will also need to bring with you:
- Your preferred medium and tools to work with, whether that’s your own set of paints, drawing materials, mixed media colours from magazine or pre-painted sheets.
- A surface to complete several small colour studies on such a canvas or board (oil-painters: please bring 1 x A3 canvas board for your colour studies, for ease of transport afterwards).
All other materials will be provided.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Tuesday 27 August 2024
You can book your place via the NTU online store: