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Drawing - Beginners

Course code: P02657

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

15:30 - 18:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

21st Sept 2026 - 30th Nov 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Discover the exciting skills of drawing and create your own unique art samples. This art course will comprise an introduction to basic materials and techniques, with an emphasis on shapes, perspective, quality of line and basic shading.
On this course, students will complete two fully composed pieces and will began to develop a more honed eye. This is an excellent starting point for people who simply want to draw well.

Main topics covered:

鈥 Proportion and relative proportion鈥 Composition and relationship of objects鈥 The basic rules of using guidelines to help position things correctly鈥 Main rules of perspective鈥 Making tonal shading with pencils of different strengths or with pen and ink鈥 Creating a three-dimensional image in pencil or pen and ink by using different tonal patterns and knowledge about the main rules of perspective

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
There will be a continuation course, 'Still Life Painting - Absolute Beginners - Spring'
Entry criteria
Absolutely no previous experience is required.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course includes a material fee that provides essential resources and hands-on demonstrations, empowering you to achieve your learning goals and master new skills with confidence.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

拢269.50

Reduced Fee (19+)

拢144.75