Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Part-time

Key details

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 25th September 2026
End date: Friday 27th November 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees: £60.00
Additional costs: £40.00
Course code: Parent course code:C056761 Child course code: Q056762

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Course introduction

This course is for people that would like to be introduced to portrait drawing and are complete beginners to this type of observational drawing.

You will receive an induction to our well-resourced Art Department, supportive tutoring, new knowledge and skills in drawing, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Led by an experienced art tutor, this short course will give you the opportunity to learn the principles of drawing portraits to create a body of work.

You will be guided through the intricacies of line work, shading, proportion, and mark making, helping you to master your portrait drawing skills. Get ready to discover your unique style and watch your drawings come to life as you explore the world of portrait drawing.

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.

Course information

Qualification

NCFE Entry 3 Award in Creative Craft

Entry Requirements

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

You cannot return to this course if you already have completed the NCFE Creative Craft Entry 3 qualification previously. There are alternative new course options for you to apply to instead.

Progression

Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development if you have not already attained this qualification or the NCFE Creative Crafts Award Level 1

Additional Information

Basic materials will be provided on the course such as paper and some drawing materials.

Students can buy additional materials from our Art Shop at 25 Stoney Street.

We politely ask that students arrive to the studio no earlier than 5 minutes before the class to give staff enough time to set up for the session - if you are early you are able to wait comfortably in our reception area at 25 Stoney Street.

Artists

Potential Earnings

£53,123.39

Average Earnings

£29,763.68

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 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Year	Job Postings
2023	611
2024	636
2025	648
2026	666
2027	681
2028	693
2029	704
2030	711
2031	716
2032	719
2033	721
2034	722

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

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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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