Drawing - Figure (Foundation and Intermediate)

1. Overview

Learn new creative skills by taking courses taught by our specialist staff.

This course focuses on the practice of observational drawing, directly from a life model, antique casts and the skeleton.

2. What you will study

The course provides an excellent and thorough starting point for beginners learning how to draw, or experienced artists continuing to improve their drawing practice. This course covers a variety of techniques and drawing approaches and will encourage you to experiment with different drawing materials. The majority of classes will involve studying directly from the human form through a life model.

Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of influential artists. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course.

3. Entry requirements

The course provides an excellent starting point for beginners learning how to draw or experienced artists continuing to improve their drawing practice.

Students are required be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of the course.

4. How to apply

Course fee: £325

To apply for the course you will need to complete a booking form and return it to the Short Course Administrator at Gray's School of Art.

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Start date
3 Oct 2013
Course length
Semester 1 & 2 = 16 weeks (40 hours)
Semester 1: 3rd Oct 2013 – 21st Nov 2013
Semester 2: 16th Jan 2014 – 6th Mar 2014
Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Mode of Attendance
Part-time

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