Read about study arrangements from 8 March in ourWatercolours for Beginners
Course Code: VE1EC102
Next available course:
| Start Date | Location | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2021 | University Centre | 10 Weeks | Enquire |
| 02/11/2021 | University Centre | 10 Weeks | Enquire |
| 11/01/2022 | University Centre | 10 Weeks | Enquire |
Course Overview
Suitable for all beginners and non-beginners in watercolours, and those that are willing to start again, or continue to learn new techniques and methods.
The classes are very structured and prescriptive to begin with, progressing throughout the academic year to subjects that interest the students.
During the course you will learn how to complete some of the following tasks to meet all students’ needs:
- Learning how to stretch paper
- How to paint wet-in-wet washes
- Getting used to paint names and brushes
- Successful colour mixing
- Various painting techniques - Wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, dry-brush
- Blue skies with and without clouds
- Sunsets with student’s choice of silhouette
- Simple landscapes
- Seasonal painting, e.g. autumn leaves, snow, poppies
- Negative painting
- How to use masking fluid
Entry Requirements
Learners must be 19 or over. No other specific entry requirements.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Sessions will be structured initially and prescriptive, with demonstrations and 1:1 support, as the course progresses students will have the opportunity to work on subjects that interest them.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Tuition Fees
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