Experimental Drawing Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Designed to support artistic development, this course explores mark making through a series of exciting tasks which look at the interplay and use of a multitude of media.
During the course, students create drawings while responding to automatic movement, stimulating different parts of the brain and working with the body to push the boundaries between drawing and painting.
Students discuss emotional responses to composition and visual structure, media quality and the use of different supports. The course provides a great opportunity to hone skills and explore different materials and drawing styles.
Students use monochrome and colour to approach describing shape and volume in directional movement with quality of line, compositional flow and media texture.
Over the two days, students will build their own vocabulary of mark making textures and knowledge of mixed interaction. Students form their own interpretation of what drawing is, increase their spatial awareness and look at drawing as both a 2D and 3D medium.
Who this course is for
This practical course is aimed at both beginners and those already studying art and design. It would also be an excellent fit for artists looking to strengthen their artistic experience.
Key information
Topics covered
- Opportunities to work across a range of art materials and techniques
- Advice on the use of materials and methods
- Observational drawing and research including working from moving figures
- Research trip outside college to a museum, gallery or other location
Learning outcomes
- Experimented with mark making through environmental stimulation
- Worked with mixed media techniques
- Explored drawing in response to the sound and beat of music, dance and motion
- Experimented with action drawing
- Formed a selection of ideas and sketches
- Worked on multiple drawings including drawings produced in response to class gallery visit
- Developed one artwork that brings together the ideas, discussions and drawings from the course such as a 2D/3D wall hanging, free-standing sculpture, cascading book etc
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- Sketchbook
- Some drawing tools such as graphite pencils
- Notebook/pen to make notes
- Mobile phone or tablet would be useful
Tutor
Mari Rose Pritchard
Mari Rose Pritchard is a multidisciplinary artist and art educator. She studied Printmaking at Brighton University and Chelsea School of Art, London, graduating with a First Class Fine Art BA Honours degree and MA respectively. Her hard working ethos, exploration of technique and skill are very much a part of her approach today. While in London, she worked extensively for the stage and for advertising, creating costumes and props for West End Theatres and T.V. Her recent exhibiting journal is full of a series of installations and artworks, bringing her experiences together through rich storytelling, multi visual media and sensual concepts. She is currently collaborating on a multi-faceted project delving into Limestone. She has over 25 years of teaching experience delivering varied courses in Art and Design; teaching a vast array of media to students honing their professional and personal artistic interests. Many of her students achieve and progress onto their desired courses and placements and many exhibit nationally and internationally.Book a course
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