A3LIFE

Life Drawing

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Life Drawing

Tuesday Nights

Working from the human figure - Develop an understanding of the proportion of the human figure and gain experience in drawing from life. Learn about a range of dry and wet media as you draw and paint, explore artist models and create art work that shows a development of your individual style.

Course Components

  • Develop your skills in 'learning to see'
  • Experiment with different media (from dry to wet)
  • Improve your skills in drawing the human body
  • Learn about light and dark, tonal values, proportion, negative space, skin tone
  • Increase your confidence in your drawing skills
  • Apply your learning to the many other areas of your creative path

Recommended Prior Learning

Some drawing experience is preferable

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A small set of Conte sticks or some good quality charcoal; ought to be purchased after a few sessions. Most other materials are provided; bring your own favourite medium if you wish.

Enrolment Fees apply

Description Type Value
Material Costs Non-Voluntary $150.00
$150.00

Pathway

Build on your observational skills to move into Level 2 NCEA Hagley Art programmes, in particular Year 12 Painting and other Visual Arts courses.