Painting 1: Watercolour Practice

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Level:: 1
Credits:: 40
Length:: 10 months approx.
7hrs per week
Cost:: £595
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Formally Painting 1: Watercolour

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 Heather Withers
Working with mixed media
Finding your own style
History of watercolour.

To view a sample of this course online, click HERE or to download a PDF of the sample, click HERE.

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.

Distance Tuition

You are allocated a tutor and receive their details in your course pack. You work from the course materials and send regular assignments to your tutor. These are returned to you with comment and advice. The course fee includes tutor feedback on your set assignments, but you can purchase feedback and comment on additional pieces of work if you wish.

Face to Face Tuition

You choose a tutor within travelling distance (call OCA on 0800 731 2116 to find your nearest tutor) 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. You can find out where your nearest tutor is by contacting Academic Services on 0800 731 2116.

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

For more information on assessment, click here - Assessment and how to get qualified booklet - to download the booklet PDF.