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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

Course introduction

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skill set, our course offers something for everyone.

Led by an expert art tutor, this short course will give you the opportunity to learn the principles of portrait drawing using a model and will lead to the development of a portfolio of portrait work.

Course content:

How do you start a portrait? How do you make it lifelike? These are questions that this short course will help you answer and introduce you to the tried and tested methods and techniques used by the professionals.

Our expert art tutor will guide you through the intricacies of line work, shading, proportion, and mark making, helping you to master the art of capturing the human essence on paper. Get ready to discover your unique style and watch your drawings come to life as you explore the world of portrait drawing.

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

Basic drawing media and paper 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.

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free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course.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

College Certificate

There are no formal entry requirements however 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.

You could progress to other art and design courses including:

  • Expanding Drawing Techniques which will start in January
  • Pre-Access Level 1 Art & Design
  • Short Courses in Art & 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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