This intensive course will give you a thorough and wide ranging introduction to the elements of 2D visual art through a variety practical exercises enabling you to develop your understanding of different materials and approaches. You will also have opportunities to learn about artworks, ideas and historical connections through gallery visits and slides shows. Structure The terms can be taken sequentially and used as way to develop an art portfolio. Or alternatively on a one off basis depending on your own needs and interests. Each term will focus on particular aspects of 2D art. 1 Autumn term: Drawing, the first half of the term will be spent on observational drawing using various media, followed by more experimental and expressive approaches in the second half. 2 Spring Term: painting, this term will offer a wide ranging introduction to oil painting (we may look at other types of paint as well) including colour mixing. We will explore this versatile medium in both its traditional and more experimental forms. 3. Summer term: mixed media and printmaking, Working in a more process based way we will explore combing various media and also developing ideas through project based approaches.

3D Campus: Bentley House, 4a Disraeli Road, SW15 2DS (Directly opposite Putney Library). N.B Classes in 3D Studio 1 and 3D Sculpture Studio are not yet accessible for wheelchair users (Staircase leading to first floor). Please speak to the Admin Team who will advise an alternative course at Oxford Road (lift) or ground floor 3D Campus.