Course code: QPAR101P
Subject area: Art & Design
Study level: Part Time
Course level: E
A course that teaches learners to “See”. You will examine several drawing techniques, from basic construction to bold tonal work, to experimental mark making. You will also look at ways of using simple anatomy to assist in understanding the underlying form.
1. Measuring techniques: plumb lines and triangulation2. Measuring techniques part two: scaling up.3. Introduction to tonality: breaking down to three tones4. Expressive mark making with charcoal.5. Contrapposto: how is weight supported and distributed in standing poses6. Architecture of the torso: shape of ribcage and pelvis and how they interact.7. Hands and feet: a look at the structure of hands and feet and how to construct them. 8. Angle exercise: using a ruler break down every form into a series of straight lines and relate all forms in terms of angle. 9. Block tonal exercise: using measuring exercise from previous week, reduce planes and forms to simplified blocks of light and shade. 10. Recap on leaning throughout term
Please note there will be no teaching session on 29/10/2020
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16 - 18 Fee
19+ Fee
Tuition Fee: £73.50Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £73.50
19+ Reduced Fee
Tuition Fee: £0.00Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00