How to Draw Courses
Drawing is an essential skill that underpins all of our artistic and creative endeavours. Drawing allows us to be expressive and descriptive, to explore and to communicate. We offer a range of drawing classes that will allow you to investigate drawing practice with guidance and support. Our drawing courses are grounded in established practice but embrace innovation and experimentation.
Life drawing and painting classes give learners the opportunity to study and work from the human figure and explore different mediums, materials and techniques. Drawing from the figure can inspire many different forms of artistic inquiry; from an exploration of identity to an understanding of human physicality. Observation, composition, measuring and expression are key elements and poses are also given an historical reference and context.
Measured Drawing classes will teach students measuring systems and will concentrate on the process of drawing rather than the subject. Different systems of drawing clearly and simply laid out will be explored over the weeks.
Art materials are not included in the course fee but basic materials can be purchased from the college at reasonable prices. Any extra costs will be indicated in the course outline or at interview and advice sessions. (Please note that during life classes a nude model is used.)
Courses and Fees
How To Draw From the Model: Technique & Process ( 11TAD009 )
In a critical and supportive environment this course will encourage the development of individual expressive interpretation when working from the life model. Through a series of drawing activities and exercises this course will focus upon developing the necessary skills and techniques for observational drawing. Examining factors such as expression allied to the use of medium and establishing a contemporary and historical context for life drawing.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 11TAD009-02 Chelsea Centre 09 Jan 12 10 Mon 10:00-12:30 P Gildea - Full Fees: £198
- Non-EU: £275
11TAD009-03 Chelsea Centre 16 Apr 12 6 Mon 10:00-12:30 P Gildea - Full Fees: £123
- Non-EU: £165
Life Drawing & Painting: In Context ( 11TAD051 )
These life drawing classes allow for experimentation and exploration of conventional media within a rigorous taught environment. Reference is made to the historical context and the traditions inherent in drawing from the life model. Students are given support in refining their observational and representational skills whilst investigating the expressive potential of drawing materials.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 11TAD051-02 Chelsea Centre 09 Jan 12 10 Mon 13:30-16:00 P Gildea - Full Fees: £198
- Non-EU: £275
Measured Drawing: In Context ( 11TAD018 )
Measured Drawing classes will teach students measuring systems and will concentrate on the process of drawing rather than the subject. It is a drawing from observation class that examines; sight, size, comparative measurement, tonal, actual size and total view. Many different systems of drawing clearly and simply laid out will be explored over the weeks. This is a good class for beginners or practising artists. Tough but good.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 11TAD018-01 Chelsea Centre 20 Apr 12 6 Fri 10:00-12:30 P Gildea - Full Fees: £115
- Non-EU: £158
How To Draw From the Model: Introduction ( 12TAD053 )
Through a series of drawing activities and exercises this course will focus upon developing the necessary skills and techniques for observational drawing with the life model as subject. The formal concerns of line, tone, shape, form and rhythm are explored.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAD053-01 Chelsea Centre 17 Sep 12 10 Mon 13:30-16:00 P Gildea - Full Fees: £210
- Non-EU: £275
How To Draw From the Model: Technique & Process ( 12TAD041 )
In a critical and supportive environment this course will encourage the development of individual expressive interpretation when working from the life model. Through a series of drawing activities and exercises this course will focus upon developing the necessary skills and techniques for observational drawing. Examining factors such as expression allied to the use of medium and establishing a contemporary and historical context for life drawing.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAD041-01 Chelsea Centre 17 Sep 12 10 Mon 10:00-12:30 P Gildea - Full Fees: £210
- Non-EU: £275
Drawing from Museums ( 12TAD044 )
A unique course based around the Kensington Museum hub. Discover new aspects of these astounding museum collections whilst developing your drawing skills. Drawing from observation explored along with innovative approaches to research and project development. Study supported by individual tutorial and critical feedback.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer. 12TAD044-01 Chelsea Centre 19 Sep 12 10 Wed 14:00-17:00 K Hardy - Full Fees: £239
- Non-EU: £315
