Art & Design (Foundation course)

• Drawing and painting from observation using a variety of subjects: still life; self-portrait; landscape; working from a theme
• Colour theory: mixing and using colour
• Studying and copying a painting
• Working in three dimensions: relief; modelling in clay; construction sculpture
• Textile design: printing and painting surfaces; stitching and construction
• Graphic design: collage; lettering; poster design; making an image.

The course aims to help students decide which areas of art and design they want to concentrate on in the future; introduce drawing, painting, use of colour, tone, shape and texture; offer options in sculpture, textiles and graphic design; and to support students in creating a portfolio of work.

You choose a tutor within travelling distance and you meet them at mutually agreeable times and dates. You are entitled to an agreed number of hours’ tuition – typically five hours. Tutors work from their own studios or other suitable teaching space. Where appropriate, and with students’ consent, small tutor groups may be formed from individual enrolments as an alternative to one-to-one tuition as a way of increasing contact time. As for postal tuition, you can also purchase additional tuition on an individual basis. You can find out where your nearest tutor is by contacting Academic Services on 0800 731 2116.

22 projects and five assignments. Students also maintain a learning log.