How will I be taught?
Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques. You will look at the work of contemporary and historical artists and you will keep a sketchbook/notebook and individual learning plan (ILP) to record goals, ideas, processes and progress. Students will need to understand the potential benefit from the programme of study, read and interpret ideas, communicate responses that are clear, logical and understandable and manage your own time. You will undertake critical reflection and evaluation and be motivated to develop creative skills and enhance/develop personal skills.
One to one tutorial guidance, group critiques, self-assessment against learning outcomes stated on the Individual Learning Plan.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring to the first session any materials and equipment you have already and that you think would be useful. Advice on what/where to buy will be covered at the first session. Please do not buy anything especially for the course before this. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. During the course, you will need: Small sketchbook, set of graphite pencils/charcoal pencils, pastels, Indian ink, mapping pen, set of paints and brushes (colour list and sizes to be advised), palette, art box, supports for painting, tape(s), fixative.
What can I do next?
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the craft and also to support application to Access to Art and Degree Foundation courses or relevant Craft, Art and Design Degree courses.
What do I need to join the course
For this Improvers course it is recommended that students have completed a Beginners course, or have relevant experience.
Students who have completed a Beginners course or have some experience. It is important to note that art courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.