Art, Design & Media

Over the past few years we have detected a shift in demand among those studying at RAS at higher levels, away from qualifications towards a more practical, skills-based but nevertheless challenging and analytical provision.

In response to this change in demand we have developed a range of new Advanced Practice pathways in popular disciplines. From January 2020, self-motivated makers and artists will be able to develop and extend their own explorations in art & design; pathways include Painting & Drawing, 3D Ceramics, Glass, Photography and Film Making (see individual course...

(Women Only)

This course is designed to build your sense of well-being and develop self-confidence through exploring your creativity.
Over 2 weekend sessions you will focus on a variety of drawing, painting and craft techniques designed to stretch your creative ability and extend your technical skills.
In addition to learning a variety of arts and crafts your course will help you to set your own manageable goals and recognise your own personal responses to social and emotional situations. Your course will include tips and strategies about how to manage stress and develop...

The course will give you a general introduction to drawing. The emphasis will be on observational drawing and you will be taught how to observe and record line and tone using a range of materials. You will also be introduced to different mark-making techniques and elements of composition as well as exploring creative ways of using materials and techniques.

This short course is ideal if you are a complete beginner and would like to try drawing in a supportive environment. It will give you a general introduction to drawing and wou will be taught how to observe and record line and tone using a range of materials. You will also be introduced to different mark-making techniques and elements of composition.

This class is designed for students who have experience in the practice of drawing and painting from life and who want to push their skills a little further. The course is structured to cover a full range of approaches to life drawing and painting. It is designed to broaden the students approach to the way the figure is perceived with an appreciation of tone, form and colour, relating to the figure and its background.

The tutor Francis Bowyer is a Past President and Member of the Royal Watercolour Society and Member of the New English Art Club. He is an award winning artist and his...

Working from the life model you will explore a range of materials and approaches. You will be introduced to different ways of using line, tone and colour to make various drawings and paintings to help understand form and space.

You will learn strategies to help you draw the figure more accurately from observation and/or expressively using a variety of drawing materials.

Available as PAYG each week - Please note no concessions available on PAYG

Working from the life model you will explore a range of materials and approaches. You will be introduced to different ways of using line, tone and colour to make various drawings and paintings to help understand form and space.

You will learn strategies to help you draw the figure more accurately from observation and/or expressively using a variety of drawing materials.

Available as PAYG each week - Please note no concessions available on PAYG

This course is aimed at those who have some experience in using oil paint and who would like to develop their skills further towards finding a personal way of working. Some experience of working from observation and a basic knowledge of mixing colours would be an advantage.

This structured course aims to give you a basic knowledge of the language of painting and drawing through composed exercises.
Themes vary a little each term so you can practice, improve and develop your skills whilst investigating new subjects. Subjects include mostly still life, some portraiture and some landscape (Summer term, weather permitting). See more below.
You will practice drawing from observation - learning ?how to look? using simple measuring techniques aimed at developing your confidence, then applying these skills in your own individual interests and creativity....

This course is for absolute beginners or those with little experience in drawing and painting. It is aimed at giving you an introductory grounding in drawing and painting and providing the tools and techniques for you to continue practising independently or within one of our more advanced courses.

This masterclass does not mean you have to be a ‘master painter’! This class is for those who wish to learn to paint with style and confidence. There is always something new to learn and experience even if you are a pro.

Discover the versatility of oil, water based and mixed media painting techniques that are available to help you explore the magic of painting approaches more fully. During this course you will explore painting techniques through a series of weekly challenges in the first half of the term as well as project work for the second part of the term, developing painting...

This course will give you a general introduction to portraiture. The emphasis will be on developing observational skills through drawing and/or painting from the model.