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Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Friday 24th April 2026
End date
Friday 19th June 2026
Time
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£52.00
Additional costs
£25.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056765 Child course code: Q056766
This course is now full and can no longer accept further applications.

Course introduction

The course is perfect if you want to develop your fine art painting skills

If you’re looking to expand your painting skills, our course offers something for everyone. Led by an expert art tutor, this this short course will give you the opportunity to learn the principles of painting and will lead to the development of a portfolio of painting techniques.

Our expert art tutors will guide you through the intricacies of colour, brushwork, working in a variety of mediums as well as creation of interesting compositions, helping you to master the art of capturing different forms in paint. Get ready to discover your unique style and watch your paintings come to life.

You will receive an induction to our well resourced Art Department, excellent tutor teaching, new knowledge and skills, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Basic drawing or painting media will be provided on the course. If you want to develop your work further you can purchase art materials at our Art Shop based at 25 Stoney Street

Please email Alexandra.rayner@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk for further information.

Course information

NCFE Entry Level Award

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Learning objectives will be shared along with personal targets. Progress will be assessed on-going and you will be supported with regular feedback.

Other drawing and painting short courses such as:

  • Pre-Access Level 1 Art and Design
  • Short Courses in Art and Design
  • Portfolio Preparation

Please note you can only claim funding to do this course once. If you wish to repeat the course you will be required to pay the full fee.

Careers related to this course

Artists

Potential Earnings

£64,650.85

Average Earnings

£34,571.20

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Architecture and Planning

People in these occupations design construction projects, prepare technical drawings and blueprints, survey land, and plan land use.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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