Course Overview
Explore the basics of drawing in this comprehensive course designed for individuals starting their artistic journey. Drawing is a valuable preparation skill for all arts and crafts as well as an artform in its own right.
You will learn key techniques such as perspective, shading, and creating surface textures using pencil, charcoal, and ink. You’ll practice drawing various subjects including flowers, landscapes, buildings, pets, and people.
This course is structured for those with little to no prior drawing experience, providing a solid foundation in the art of drawing
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
This course will involve a combination of tutor demonstrations and student practical work. Step by step guidance from tutor as students work on projects. Homework given each lesson.
Topics include:- Introduction to materials and equipment
- Elements and principles of art
- Draftsmanship – pencil, charcoal, ink
- Tone and shading
- Surface textures
- Perspective
- Subjects – still life, buildings, landscapes, plants, trees and flowers, pets and people.
Course outcome
By the end of the course you will understand the principles of observational drawing and the use of drawing media to produce satisfying drawings.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This level is for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge.
What you need to provide
- First lesson – Sketch book of A3 Cartridge paper, 3B & 6B graphite pencils.
- List of other materials provided at first lesson.
- Drawing boards & information sheets provided.