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Key details

Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
End date
Friday 28th May 2027
Time
9:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location
25 Stoney Street 25 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
Fees
£100.00
Additional costs
£30.00
Course code
Parent course code:C048300 Child course code: Q048301
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Course introduction

This course is for people that would like to explore drawing and painting. This course is available for beginners or returning students alike. 

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 and painting and will lead to the development of a portfolio of work.

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

Course information

College Certificate

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

You will learn through workshop demonstrations before having a go at applying techniques and processes yourself. You will receive verbal feedback from your course tutor throughout and will be required to fill out a course workbook to document the practical work you have created and reflect on your practice. Please note that Induction Forms, Workbooks and Evaluation Forms are mandatory parts of the course and are required for you to be able to reapply to study with us and keep courses financially accessible.

Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE Entry Level  courses if you have not already attained these qualifications, or the NCFE Creative Crafts Award Level 1. 

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. 

Careers related to this course

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.

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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