Portraiture and the Clothed Figure

Portraiture and the Clothed Figure

Exploring the anatomical and pictorial possibilities unique to the pose, producing an expressive image of the model’s personality. Suggested medium: oils.

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Term Dates

Summer Term | 15 April - 14 July
Half Term |
27 May - 2 June

Summer Art School | 15 July - 22 Aug

Portraiture Diploma

This part-time course is a carefully structured programme written within a framework of observational painting and drawing using the human model. You will be grounded in the skills needed to work from direct observation and will be helped to develop these skills into a personal body of work. The course further aims to help you acquire the perspectives and the sense of context necessary for working independently as an artist.

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Fine Art Level 3 Foundation

This is a one year experimental learning course leading to our own certificate, independently moderated to meet national standard. Typically our students apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses or continue onto our Advance Practice Course. Weekly constructive critiques ensure the continuing progress and direction of individual work, while gallery and artists studio visits support students writing on the cultural context of their developing work. Application is by portfolio interview with the Principal.

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