This day course is designed to introduce you to the creative and expressive world of painting, perfect for those starting their artistic journey. Painting is a timeless and versatile art form with endless possibilities, and the skills you learn here can be applied to a wide range of creative projects. This is the ideal course for anyone wanting to explore painting from a beginner level and build confidence with colour, materials, and technique.
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Overview
· This course will be for aspiring creatives who haven’t painted/are relatively new to painting.
· It would be helpful for students to have some experience/interest with drawing so they’re not entirely starting from scratch.
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What will I study?
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· Colour theory
· Mixing colours
· Different surfaces to apply paint
· Abstract painting
· Different artists’ styles of painting
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Entry Requirements
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There are no specific requirements for this course, other than enthusiasm and passion for learning new painting skills.
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How will I be assessed?
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· Week 1 – Foundations and Materials
· Week 2 – Brush control and simple objects
· Week 3 – Composition and Colour theory
· Week 4 – Landscape Practice and Final Project discussion
· Week 5 – Final Project begins
· Week 6 – Final Project
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What will I get at the end of the course?
You will have a selection of paintings on both paper and canvas to take away with you as well as a final project where students choose their subject.
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What can I do next?
· Oil Painting
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For more information
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For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 29 25 00 or email business@blackburn.ac.uk
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