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Painting 1: Watercolour Practice

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Level:
1 (HE4)
Credits:
40
Length:
10 months approx.
7hrs per week
Cost:
£625
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Course Overview

Course Sample
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Elective Option for BA Hons Painting degree, BA Hons Textiles, BA Hons Creative Arts

This course explores the many ways in which watercolour can be used. It introduces the qualities and potential of the medium, covers basic methods and concepts and will help you learn how to use tone and colour effectively. You will be encouraged to experiment and to look at a wide range of source materials for inspiration. You will increase your knowledge of the history of watercolour painting and you will be studying the work of contemporary watercolour artists.

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  • Using tone
  • Looking at colour
  • Working with mixed media
  • Finding your own style
  • History of watercolour.

The course aims to introduce the medium of watercolour and develop skill and confidence in using it; develop visual awareness and the ability to translate observations and ideas into paint; and increase knowledge of the history of watercolour painting.

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



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