Thinking Through Drawing Short Course
Course description
Course overview
The Thinking Through Drawing Short Course is designed to take students on an inspiring journey of creativity and self-expression. The aim is to help students learn to use art to communicate and express their thoughts and ideas. Students explore a unique theme every week which will challenge them to use drawing as a powerful medium to convey their ideas and emotions. The course offers an opportunity to master techniques and experiment with a selection of dry media.
Sessions start with illustrated talks that introduce each theme, followed by hands-on drawing exercises designed to strengthen understanding and skill. Students will be encouraged to expand on their work and share their progress, and benefit from friendly, informative feedback sessions to refine their skills.
This course provides a great opportunity to discover your personal style and develop your unique artistic voice, engage with your surroundings and embrace the unexpected. Students will learn why artists love unpredictable results and find out how to incorporate them into their work.
This course is available in two formats: a 5-week evening course and a 2-day course.
Who this course is for
This short course at Chelsea College of Arts is aimed at anyone keen to explore drawing, from complete beginners to experienced artists looking for fresh perspectives. No previous experience is necessary.
Key information
Topics covered
- Exploring multiple drawing mediums and combining them
- Exploring why and how contemporary artists use drawing as a means to communicate their ideas
- How artists develop their own original voice
- Discover how artists generate ideas
- Learn how artists develop an idea into a sustained, worthwhile and meaningful project
Learning outcomes
- Be skilled in the use of a wide range of different drawing techniques and materials
- Have developed an understanding of themselves and their individual ideas and perceptions
- Have created a wide range of drawings that explore their own personal style
- Be more confident in observational drawing
- Have drawings in several media for use in a portfolio
- Have experienced what makes drawing such a uniquely satisfying activity
- Have gained confidence in their drawing technique
- Have explored different drawing styles and methods to develop their personal style
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Notebook and pen
- All other materials will be provided
Tutor
Rod Judkins
Rod Judkins is a London-based artist, illustrator, designer and writer. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art he has had numerous solo exhibitions in London and abroad. He teaches on conceptual-thinking seminars at many colleges and has written two books, The Art of Creative Thinking, and Change Your Mind: 57 Ways to unlock Your Creative Self.
Read an interview with Rod on the CSM Short Courses blog.
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