Drawing & Painting is the
structural foundation of many art practices as well as a
contemporary form for exploration and creativity. The
Department's drawing and painting courses take place in
Mackintosh's original painting studios. Our courses span a
large range of mediums, techniques and genres. You will work
with experienced tutors who share a passion for their
specialism.
Evening Courses
Drawing for Beginners
Through a series of workshops we will look at structure, form,
proportion and perspective - what these terms mean and how they
work.
Introduction to Drawing &
Painting
This course is intended to develop the students understanding of
the painting process, placing emphasis on drawing as a crucial
aspect of research in the construction and composition of
painting.
Oil Painting from the
Beginning
From the absolute beginner to the more seasoned painter, this
course aims to lay a foundation in the basics of painting in
oils. You will cover the preparation of painting surfaces
(canvas stretching etc), tonal studies, the mixing of colour,
indirect painting, glazing and experimental mark making.
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic paint offers tremendous versatility with outstanding
colour range, environmental benefits and great value. This
course takes advantage of the quick drying quality of acrylic
paint, to work rapidly, emphasising immediacy, directness and
colour sensitivity.
Oil Painting
This course explores the versatility of oil paint, providing a
solid base of technique on which to build the skills and confidence
to produce both accurate rendering and more abstract works.
Day Courses
Drawing & Painting
Still life and imagination will be the main component of the
course but you will also have the opportunity to work directly from
the nude model. Students will be encouraged to experiment with
materials and work towards developing an individual approach.
Aspects of Drawing &
Painting
You will learn how to handle the unique properties of oil paint,
how to mix colour and apply paint while developing your own use of
the many techniques this medium has to offer.
Landscape Drawing &
Painting
Drawing from observation, memory, imagination, sketchbook
material or photographs, this course will explore a broad range of
techniques and materials such as charcoals, pastels, waterbased
media and oil paints.
Waterbased Media
There will be an emphasis on exploring a range of contemporary
and traditional techniques and applications. An important aspect of
this course will also include the study of artists who work in this
media.
