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Life Drawing

Course Description

This course provides an excellent opportunity to develop good observational skills, drawing directly from the life model. You will learn ways of representing the figure in line and tone to describe both proportion and structure. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of approaches and use different drawing media. The tutor uses examples of relevant artists work to inspire and support your learning.

Location: Camden

Course Requirements

No previous knowledge/qualifications are required and beginners are welcome. Experienced students can pursue individual aims at their own level. All levels of experience are welcome, from beginners through to more advanced learners, and you will work alongside others in a mutually supportive and friendly studio environment.

Course Content

The course is designed to help you achieve the following learning outcomes through a series of planned activities each session. Working from a life model you will produce a range of different work exploring the skills and techniques used in life drawing. By the end of the course, you will be able to: draw the figure in proportion and use basic measuring methods; use both line and tone to convey a sense of volume and structure;explore different drawing materials (pencil, charcoal, ink, paint, coloured papers, sketchbooks, etc. as appropriate to your working methods); develop a range of approaches in technique across both short and long poses; and pursue a personal approach to the subject. Life drawing is a focused activity and lends a unique period of calm and concentration to your day.

Teaching and Learning Methods

A range of methods are used, including demonstrations, one-to-one and group feedback, reference to art history and artists works. Lesson hand-outs are available with guidance for individual development. Resources used within each lesson are available for students online. No work outside the sessions is required. However, the college has an exciting programme of events, exhibitions and competitions throughout the year. Your tutor will make you aware of these and your participation is welcomed and encouraged.While there is no formal homework; your tutor may discuss ideas with you individually to help extend your study and for ongoing independent projects. Your tutor will also recommend exhibitions, or websites and books for you to use to enrich your study.

Independent Learning

No work outside the sessions is required. However, the college has an exciting programme of events, exhibitions and competitions throughout the year. Your tutor will make you aware of these and your participation is welcomed and encouraged.While there is no formal homework; your tutor may discuss ideas with you individually to help extend your study and for ongoing independent projects. Your tutor will also recommend exhibitions, or websites and books for you to use to enrich your study.

Assessment

There is no exam or formal assessment for this course. However, you will complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which will outline the learning objectives for the course. You will also be invited to set your own goals. You will receive feedback against the achievement of these outcomes during the course from your tutor, and in written form at the end of the course.However, you will work with your tutor to identify your aims at the beginning of the session and will receive one to one feedback throughout as well as sharing outcomes at the end of the course.

Qualification you will achieve

There is no formal qualification attached to this course but you can receive a Certificate of Completion from the college on request.

Next Steps and Progression

Once you have completed the course, you may choose to enrol on a further term in this subject or another subject in the Creative Arts department. For Art and Design courses, once you have developed a portfolio of work, you could consider applying to the Accreditted courses including L1, L2 Fashion or Illustration, or L3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design as a pathway into higher education. Advice and Guidance for all further study is available from the Curriculum Manager by request.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact the Learner Services Team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700 or email LearnerServices@wmcollege.ac.uk.

Additional Learning Support

Teachers are supported to ensure their materials are inclusive to meet all learners needs. Provision of assistive equipment is available and access support can be provided through reasonable adjustments, subject to an assessment by the ALS team and/or the Disability Officer. Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre at our Camden site. Careers advice and guidance is also available to all learners.

Additional Costs

WM College is able to provide financial support with course fees and you may be eligible based on prior qualifications, if you are on a low income or on benefits. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, go to the Fees & Finance page on our website or contact the Learner Services team via Live Chat or on 020 7255 4700.

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