Course Overview
Learn Drawing and Painting techniques with our all levels course!
Using a variety of media such as pencil, acrylics or watercolour paints, your observation and artistic self-expression will be strengthened through studying a range of subjects during the course, from still-life, figures, landscapes and photos.
This course accommodates all levels of students. Beginners to more experienced artists will learn how to draw and paint using different techniques. Everyone works at their own pace with personal guidance from the tutor.
Enjoy the pleasure of the creative process, learning with and from fellow students, whilst working in a relaxed group environment.
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
A variety of drawing media may be utilised including, pencils, acrylic and oil or watercolour paint. This course is hands-on and very interactive.
This course commences with two weeks of drawing where various aspects such as tone, line, shape and good observation are covered. Then students are introduced to mixing colours in the painting medium of their choice. A different subject matter, such as skies, trees, water, still life, flowers, landscape, etc. will be introduced each week. Students can suggest the topic for the following week.
For the last two weeks of the course students are invited to work on a subject of their own. Experienced students are welcome to follow their own interests throughout the course with the tutor’s assistance.
Topics include:
- Tone, form, line, basic shapes
- Still life
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Composition and scale
- Mixing colours
- Working outdoors
What you need to know
Entry requirements
Beginners are welcome, as well as experienced artists.
What you need to provide
- Sketchbook of cartridge drawing paper (A3 or A4)
- A range of pencils, eg: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
- Ruler, eraser
- Art materials used/collected at home; ie: paints, brushes, pastels
- Cloth to protect the work table is recommended
Painting materials required will be discussed in this first class. Students who already have painting materials should bring them along as it may not be necessary for them to obtain any other materials.