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Overview
On this exciting Painting, Colour and Expressionism course at the Arts University Bournemouth, experimentation, exploration, and fun are at the forefront of everything you’ll do. You’ll be encouraged to explore different methods of creativity and enjoy the process of creating art rather than focus upon the finished piece.
What you will learn
Each week you'll explore different art movements and artists, with the aim of inspiring your activities in areas such as action art, experimental ink work, marbling ink, acrylic paint pouring, water colour, expressive art inspired by poetry and ‘rubbish art’ (using recycled materials to create artwork on canvases).
Inspiration will come from the likes of cave art, Japanese ink work, Kandinsky, Pollock, Matisse, and Rauschenberg, just to name a few. Colour will also play a big part of this course; how colour can affect us and influence our creative expressionProgramme Structure
Topics include:
- How to use different materials and experiment with them
- ‘Action art’, including techniques such as marbling and pouring
- Working with alternative, recycled materials to create ‘rubbish art’
- Using paint, both acrylic and watercolour
- Ink work
- Mark making
- Working with unusual mediums (in 2D and 3D)
- Colour theory
- Exploration of artists and techniques used by art movements
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is aimed at students with any level of ability, whether complete beginner of those with previous experience. Just bring an open mind and be prepared to express yourself creatively.
You need to bring:
- Hard back A4 sketchbook
- Pro-arte Water Colour paint brush (set of five – red handled)
- Pencils, black fine line drawing pens, charcoal and any other drawing materials you may have
- Cheap acrylic set and brushes
- Wear scruffy clothes
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents375 GBP / full≈ 375 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents375 GBP / full≈ 375 GBP / full
Living costs
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
700 - 1000 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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