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Overview
This Illustration - Storytelling through Drawing course at Nottingham Trent University is ideal if you’re interested in visual storytelling, whether you’re familiar with drawing and are looking to try a fresh approach, or if you’re an adventurous beginner looking for a new challenge.
What you’ll study
- Conveying a narrative from a specific moment in time, you’ll learn how to sketch quickly to capture the essence of the moment, rather than worrying over the details.
- You’ll use a variety of art materials to explore line, form, tone and colour, and utilise framing and composition to bring your illustrations to life.
- You’ll culminate each session with classroom discussions and critiques, curating and presenting your work into a handmade book.
- You’ll be challenged creatively with the support of a small group of like-minded people, with lots individual attention from the tutor to support your projects.
- By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in observational drawing and have improved your understanding of reportage drawing.
- You’ll have curated and presented your work in your own handmade book which you’ll take away with you at the end of the course.
Programme Structure
On this course, you will:- complete quick practical drawing tasks to build your confidence
- explore contemporary ideas in mark-making and drawing techniques
- learn how to work on location and interact with your environment
- consider how to portray a conversation through a drawing
- find interesting narratives to convey in sketches
- develop your individual style, keeping a sketchbook full of your own ideas
- discover that stories and interesting visual material can be found anywhere
- consider what to capture in your drawings, and what to leave out
- create a handmade book of your most successful drawings and illustrations
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Painting & Drawing View 46 other Short Courses in Painting & Drawing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
- Level: Open to all.
- Entry requirement: No drawing experience is required; activities will be suited to all levels of abilities.
- You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents435 GBP / full≈ 435 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents435 GBP / full≈ 435 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 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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