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Fine Art for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Our fine art short course for 16 to 18 year olds gives students a week of practical learning, exploring and experimenting with materials to find new ways of expressing ideas.

To gain inspiration, the class will go over the work of modern and contemporary artists, and investigate scale and the impact of creating artwork in different sizes and formats.

In the second half of the week, students will develop their own fine art project, which they will share with the group at the end of the course.

Course outcomes
At the end of the course students will have a greater understanding of the processes and materials used in fine art. They will have developed confidence in expressing and visualising ideas, gain drawing skills and understand experimental process. They will come away with an understanding of how to build and prepare a portfolio of work.

Who should attend
This course is aimed at anyone aged 16 to 18 years with an interest in art and design. Whether they are considering pursuing further education in art or are just looking for a fun, creative experience!

Level
Beginners

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

Digital Credentials (badges and certificates)

Students will receive a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion of the course. Digital credentials are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd. Find out more about our digital badges and credentials.

Booking:

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Available dates

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Details

Topics covered

  • Artist case studies
  • Fine art materials and processes
  • Mark making
  • Exploring scale
  • Idea generation
  • Developing a fine art project

Materials

Please gather as many of the following items, before the course:

  • pencils
  • pens and markers (biros, fineliners, highlighters, etc)
  • coloured pencils/ markers / crayons
  • eraser
  • pencil sharpener
  • charcoal
  • A4 cartridge paper x 50 sheets (or sketchbook)
  • A3 cartridge paper x 10 sheets (or sketchbook)
  • coloured paper
  • A4 Cutting mat or thick card for cutting with a knife
  • masking tape
  • glue stick/glue
  • scissors / Craft knife
  • magazines / newspapers to cut up (or print outs from the internet)
  • set of brushes
  • acrylic paint in primary colours Red, Blue, Yellow and White
  • watercolours or other water-soluble paint or pencils
  • paper for painting
  • rags / tissues / pots for water etc.
  • paper, card, string, wire, recycling bin contents etc…
  • stapler
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Our fine art short course for 16 to 18 year olds gives students a week of practical learning, exploring and experimenting with materials to find new ways of expressing ideas.

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