Next Steps in Life Drawing
Subject Area
Art & Design, Fashion & Creative Crafts
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Community Learning
What is the course about?
This part-time adult course is the perfect next step for learners who have completed Introduction to Life Drawing or have recent experience in life drawing. You’ll build on your existing skills by tackling more complex poses, increasing the scale of your work, and exploring tone, colour, and wet media—such as acrylic paint.
With a focus on more refined and developed outcomes, this course challenges you to push your creative boundaries and deepen your understanding of the human form.
Why should I choose the course?
Designed for adults aged 19 and over, this next steps life drawing course is ideal for those who want to continue progressing in a supportive and creative environment. You’ll draw directly from live models and advance the techniques introduced in the beginner course, while developing new artistic methods using tone, colour, and painting.
What will I learn?
During the course you will learn through demonstrations and practical work. Key skills will include:
·        Foreshortening, scale and proportion
·        Using tone to capture form
·        Mixing of flesh tones using acrylic paints
·        Capturing facial features and a likeness of the model
·        Layering and building up a painting of the model from direct observation.
·        Capturing the model in a variety of poses including standing, seated and reclining.
What will the course lead on to?
This part-time course provides a strong foundation for careers across the creative industries. Whether you're interested in architecture, illustration, fashion, product design, or fine art, the drawing skills you gain here are highly transferable and widely applicable.
Looking to gain a formal qualification? Explore our Level 1 Award Creative Craft - Art & Design course, which allows you to take your passion further and begin your journey into a creative career.Â
Click here to view all of our available courses:Â Art & Design courses for adults
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.
Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
This course will be delivered by highly talented, experienced, and passionate staff, who are here to help you maximise your potential and life drawing.
What are the entry requirements?
To enrol, you should have either:
- Completed the Introduction to Life Drawing course, OR
- Have recent and relevant life drawing experience.
What are my funding options?
For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-supportÂ
For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
Basic materials for the course are provided, however if any extra materials are required, the tutor will advise you of this at the first class.
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