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Oil Painting - Beginners
C01001

This course is for those who are new to painting, or new to oil painting. You will learn how to use mediums and materials specific to oil painting. You will learn how to build up a painting from start to finish, being guided by step-by-step tutor demonstrations. Analysing the work of other artists and having regular group discussions will form part of your practical knowledge and understanding.

Painting tasks will include the genres of still life, landscape and interiors. These tasks are specifically designed to help you focus on key elements, such as: colour theory, paint application and brushwork.

This course will enable you to continue with independent painting tasks with confidence.

Course Content

In this course, you will learn and gain skills in the following:
An understanding of colour theory
How to develop a painting from start to finish
Composing an image effectively for a painting
Knowledge of painting mediums and equipment
Setting up a ?good? painting space
Learning about and being inspired by contemporary and past painters.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

o be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

No previous knowledge of oil painting is required. Drawing skills are always beneficial but not essential.

First Class Requirements

Refer to the class materials list in Teams for what you need to have with you in the first class and for the duration of this course.

Assessment Methods

Q&A, observations, PLPs, practical sessions using specialist classroom facilities to build a body of coursework and different outcomes that incorporate new techniques and processes.

Additional Information

f you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email art@rhacc.ac.uk

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