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Fundamentals of Painting

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Take an exploratory approach of the elements of art through mixed media. This course is designed for beginners but experienced artists are welcome. Taking an exploratory approach of the elements of art through mixed media, this painting course focuses on playing with a range of mediums such as gouache, acrylics, oil paints, charcoal and collage (all optional). As we progress through the course, students will embark on their own project, or be guided into one by the course tutor.

It is highly recommended (but not compulsory) that students complete a drawing class before enrolling in this course.

If you want to learn about painting in Sydney, then this course is for you.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

  • Focus on elements of art as the course progresses, such as colour, line, shape and pattern
  • Look at various artworks, and the way they relate to technique, style etc
  • Mixing of colours, understanding cool and warm colour schemes and high and low key tonal range


In the first lesson you will be preparing to do some drawings and eventually a painting from a life model.

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will have:

  • Started to think about a style
  • Explored different techniques
  • An understanding of composition
  • Knowledge of mixing mediums together, using any chosen medium – acrylic, oil or gouache on canvas, board or paper
  • An understanding of tone
  • Learned about colour – ability to perceive cool and warm colours and recognise opaque and semi-transparent pigments and their uses

Other Information

Please bring:

  • A3 sized cartridge paper
  • Willow charcoal
  • Conte pencil
  • Black ink
  • Tube of white gouache
  • 2 small Chinese brushes (one very small)
  • Old jar
  • Rag
  • Masking tape
  • Basic set of gouche, watercolour, acrylic or oil paints – black, white, raw umber (optional), cadmium yellow (optional), yellow ochre (optional), cadmium red (optional), ultramarine blue (optional), lemon yellow (optional). Other colours are also welcome.


Cost of extra materials cost approximately $50.

Design & Technology Ctr, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle. If driving, no left turn into Gordon St, so turn left into Lilyfield Rd, then first right into Gordon St.

Please wear closed in shoes.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

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