You will be taught the absolute basics, learning about line, texture and tone as well as how to make a range of marks using various media such as pencil, charcoal, pastel, conte and pen and ink. You will also learn how to assess proportion and will be shown ways of doing this. You will be encouraged to experiment with different styles of working and you will draw from still life ,plants and nature, the human form, landscape as well as architecture and interiors. You will mainly be finding ways of seeing and observing; your tutor will demonstrate methods and you will initially draw from still life and natural forms such as still life, fruit or vegetables. Later on we will try some experimental ways of drawing looking at other artists work for inspiration and ideas for techniques.