Total Drawing Short Course
Course description
Course overview
The Total Drawing Short Course will help you develop core skills that have a wide range of creative applications. Whether you are a beginner or have some drawing experience, you will be introduced to a variety of drawing materials and approaches.
One half of the course will be spent working through short, simple exercises that introduce new ways of looking at individual objects, the still life and the model. To strengthen the abstract qualities in your work and help overcome literal-mindedness, time will be given to analysing form in space, studying light and shade and considering composition and pictorial design.
In the other half of the course, you will be introduced to simple techniques and experimental processes which enable you to develop a more personal or meaningful interpretation of your subject matter.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for newcomers or professionals (all levels welcome) who want to improve their drawing skills. It has been taken by students who are building a portfolio and who wish to show a variety of skills.
Key information
Topics covered
- Observational drawing (still life and from the model)
- Understanding the use of line, tone and texture
- Using charcoal, Conte Crayons, ink and graphite sticks
- Exploring ways of capturing motion
- How to compose an image
- Creating perspective
- Visual research – building a sketchbook
- Using sketches – idea generation and creative next steps
- Drawing materials including charcoal, Conte crayons, ink and graphite sticks
Learning outcomes
- 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
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Students should bring the following materials to the first session:
- A thin drawing pen (0.2)
- A thick pen (0.5)
- An inexpensive A4 sketchbook
Please note that all other materials will be provided by the college and may include:
- Paper white, grey and black (A1 – A4)
- Charcoal (willow and compressed)
- Graphite sticks
- Markers (fineliner, medium point and chisel tip)
- Soft pastels
- Oil pastels
- Inks
- Reed pens
- Dip pens
- Palettes
- Brushes
- Wash
- Conte crayon
- Erasers (kneaded and plastic)
- Fixative
- Two life models
If you are taking this course online please see our Guide to taking online short courses
Tutor
Rochelle Fry
Rochelle Fry is an artist and educator who lives and works in London. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in London where she studied sculpture, she has exhibited her work in the UK and internationally. Rochelle is a long standing member of Five Years, an artist run gallery, she curates exhibitions and coordinates collaborative projects. Rochelle has 10 years extensive experience teaching short courses at CSM including drawing and portfolio preparation. She writes bespoke courses preparing and mentoring students for successful art university applications and also teaches drawing at the Civil Engineering Department, City University, London.
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