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Overview
The course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students. We will provide a variety of models during the course. If you have a particular person you wish to portray, you can also do this by bringing in your own drawings, sketches and photographs.
Outcomes
By the end of the Portrait Drawing and Painting course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will have explored different approaches to portrait drawing and painting and practiced and developed a range of techniques in that subject.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Using selections and mixes of various colours, we will explore a variety of techniques such as the application of paint, layering and textures, which together will form the basis for developing your portrait.
- During the morning sessions we will make short paint studies and drawings focussing on colour choices, composition, structure, and attempts to capture the inner essence of the model.
- The afternoon sessions will be devoted to working on a more substantial portrait, bringing in and developing ideas and discoveries from the drawing sessions and oil sketches.
- Throughout the course we will look at a few contemporary portrait painters, their techniques and approaches, which students can use as a source of inspiration for their own practice.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 70 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Painting & Drawing View 53 other Short Courses in Painting & Drawing in United KingdomAcademic 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.
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Other requirements
General requirements
Who should take this course?
- Beginners and more experienced students wishing to improve their portrait drawing and painting skills.
Level:
- Beginners/Intermediate
Please bring with you to the first session:
- a canvas 24 inches x 36 inches
- mineral spirit
- zest
- liquin
- refineed linseed oil
- a white palette
- two or three palette knifes
- a few light coloured pastels
- oil painting brushes - round, flat and fan
- rags and tissues
- containers with lids
Tuition Fee
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International
1200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 GBP for the full programme during 70 days. -
National
1200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 GBP for the full programme during 70 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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