Painting Projects - Putney School of Art and Design

Painting Projects

Project based course with different themes for each term.
Previous projects have included ‘People and Places’ and ‘Cityscapes’.

What The Course is About:

Each term we work to a different themed project. Previous projects have included ‘People and Places’, ‘The Theatre of light and dark’, ‘Cityscapes’. The first half of the term is very structured and introduces students to a range of practical approaches which they can then use in more self-initiated ways later in the term. All work is part of a termly project, although most sessions are self-contained. The balance between painting & drawing varies each term. There will be opportunities to discuss work and reflect on progress individually with tutor as well as whole group. We will look at the work of other artists through slide shows, gallery visits and books.

Materials Required:

For the first session please bring a range of drawing media to include charcoal, pencils 2B -6B, putty rubber, sharpener, and masking tape plus any materials you particularly wish to use. As the classes progress students will be told what materials are required for the following week. Most materials are available for sale at the Art School including paper by the sheet.

Previous Experience:

Some previous painting & drawing experience essential.

End of course:

What will I achieve? By the end of the course you will learn; 1. The use of observational skills. 2. Different ways of using materials, methods and techniques. 3. A structured approach to investigating a topic/theme. 4. How to develop a more personal response. 5. Developing experimental approaches to picture making.