Introduction To Drawing Short Course
Course description
Course overview
The aim of this Introduction to Drawing Short Course is to demystify the process of drawing. Whether it is just for pleasure or if you are considering going on to do graphic design, illustration, fashion or fine art this course will give you an excellent start.
During the course you will be given short exercises that will introduce you to different drawing styles and methods. You will start with a very basic vocabulary of drawing - these will be the basic building blocks and getting to grips with these early on will help you as your drawing develops. This course will use life models.
Designed for total beginners, our Introduction to Drawing Short Course seeks to equip students with a working knowledge of various basic practical and conceptual drawing skills in order to create their own range of works.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for beginners or those wishing to refamiliarise themselves with the basics of drawing.
Key information
Topics covered
- Materials
- Methods
- Composition
- Space
- Form
- The subject
- The object
- The nude figure
- The course will consist of practical studio work interspersed with demonstrations and slide talks
- Drawing from a life model (unclothed)
Learning outcomes
- Have improved confidence in their drawing technique
- Explored different drawing styles and methods to develop their drawing
- Have drawn from life models
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
For the first 3 sessions all materials will be provided by CSM. These include:
- Paper
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Charcoal
For sessions 4 onwards, basic materials should be brought by the student. These include:
- Willow charcoal sticks medium size -1 box
- 1 white small putty rubber - Daler Rowney Firm
- Whitesand cartridge or similar 140gsm A1 - 12 sheets
- Masking tape
- Conte chalk - red sanguine (must be 2450)
Tutor
Guy Noble
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