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Drawing and Painting
Drawing and Painting

Drawing and Painting

Level X
Cheltenham

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate

Autumn Term

For the first four weeks you will have the opportunity to use a variety of drawing techniques, covering measured drawing, perspective, tones, continuous line drawing to name a few. You will also use a variety of medium, such as, charcoal, graphite, a variety of soft pencil and ink pen.

At the end of the four weeks intensive drawing you will then move on to develop skills in painting with watercolour paints, using, wet on wet, graduated wash, dry brush, just to name a few. Knowledge in equipment and type of watercolour paper to use will also be included as part of the skill base.

Visits to the Wilson Gallery to view current exhibitions and include opportunities to sketch will be organised half way into the course. Most sessions will include short talks on art history, focusing on famous artists throughout art history, such as John Constable and Vincent Van Gough.

You will need an A3 sketch book and a selection of pencils ranging from B-6B grade at the beginning of the course.

The spring term course will enable you to develop skills in painting using acrylics, drawing skills, such as, ellipse, measured drawing, tonal drawing, composition using rule of thirds and perspective.

You will have the opportunity to use mixed media for drawing using ink, charcoal and chalk. Still life, portraiture, landscapes, townscapes and seascapes will be some of the thematic options to draw and paint.

You will also have the opportunity to develop techniques in painting using acrylic paints, and mixed media painting combining texture to your painting from adding sand and other textures to the paint but also including ways to create a textured surface to paint your image on a variety of surfaces, such as canvas, hardboard and calico.

During the course you will have the opportunity to discuss your ideas in your artwork and share with others your creative journey. There will also be a weekly discussion on other famous artists work such as, Sonia Delaunay and David Hockney.

During the course, a visit to Gloucester Cathedral will be organised to enable students to sketch with tutor support.

You will need an A3 sketch book and a selection of pencils ranging from B-6B grade at the beginning of the course.

Summer Term

During the Summer term you will be looking at developing drawing skills using chalk pastels.

Initially the course will begin with a history of chalk pastel used in art and mark making techniques in developing tonal range with a combination of pastel colours and ways that pastel mark making can be versatile to draw marks representing different textures and surfaces.

The course will cover animal portraiture, landscapes, seascapes and water effects using pastel techniques.

You will also learn about different types of pastels and surfaces to use when using them to draw.

We will be looking at Edgar Degas work and studying his mark making techniques.

There will be an opportunity to visit the Wilson Gallery towards the end of the course. Students can bring their sketchbooks to draw studies from the museum and visit current exhibitions.

You will need an A3 sketch book and a selection of pencils ranging from B-6B grade at the beginning of the course.

  • This course is aimed at adults aged 19 years and over (as at 31st August 2022). This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate.

  • Your tutor will be able to advise you of any follow on or suitable alternative opportunities.

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To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Drawing and Painting

What You Will Pay

Our departments are the training ground for generations of artists, writers, police officers, athletes and other amazing people!

British and European Union students

You will pay

£112

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Working in the creative industries is challenging but exciting, and presents all kinds of job opportunities spanning fine arts, graphics, interior design, music, performing arts, photography, radio and television.

Gloucestershire College is part of an elite group of the best arts and media providers in the county. In fact, we’ve got a long history of producing successful students. We are proud of our industry connections with world-renowned and local artists, as well as employers who are actively involved with the College.

Through these links, we are able to provide invaluable work experience through live project briefs and exciting joint events. Trips are embedded throughout our creative courses to inspire you and broaden your experience. In recent years, our students have travelled to Amsterdam, Cannes, London, Milan, New York and Paris with their course.

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Student Stories

Sam Sek

I did one year of sixth form, but I wanted to focus on Art and felt like I'd rather use that skill to my best and focus on things I find more interesting. I prefer how visual it is. There’s a lot of thinking but it’s freer and you can do what you want really. We learn new skills and I like that we have multiple briefs – you don’t get burnt out and bored on one brief. I like how different the briefs are. You can pick one theme and really focus on that. I can put all my personal interests into the brief, so I got to design a poster for a tattoo shop in the style that I’m quite interested in.

Sam Sek

ART AND DESIGN, LEVEL 3

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Ysabelle Leal

I’ve always liked fashion and I knew that college would help me more than sixth form. I need to be more practical, and I knew the college course would help me a lot more than sixth form – and it did! At college you meet a lot of different people, and they inspire me in different ways. It helps me grow by seeing how other people’s minds work. That wouldn't have happened if I’d stayed in my school!

Ysabelle Leal

FASHION, LEVEL 3

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Brianny Witts

I applied to GC to explore my creativity with the resources that they provide for their arts students. I came to an Open Evening and was very interested and excited so applied straight away. The lecturers are very good at getting the most of me. There are so many materials to choose from and print facilities. I want to be a fashion designer and my second year briefs have allowed me to tailor my work to this goal. If you’re looking to explore your talents in a friendly, well-equipped facility, apply to GC.

Brianny Witts

ART AND DESIGN, LEVEL 3

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Kamran Delestan

Going to college was more affordable than going to university, which really appealed to me as I didn’t want lots of debt but would be just as qualified as a university student. I chose the course as I want to be a sound engineer. I could learn more about music generally in the HNC and then specialise this year in my HND, by choosing certain modules to complete. After this course I want to do my top-up year at University of West London and specialise in live sound engineering. The college has already helped me start the application process.

Kamran Delestan

MUSIC, HNC/HND

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Crystal Francis

I started studying my A Levels but didn’t enjoy it, so decided to study fashion at GC instead. I feel much more motivated on this course as it’s something I really enjoy and I get a lot of direction from lecturers. On the course we are given a brief but have lots of freedom to do our own thing, and I really enjoy elements such as trend forecasting and marketing. I would say as long as you’re applying to something you really want to do; you’ll get what you need from studying at GC."

Crystal Francis

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Tom Zheng

I did work experience at GC and really liked the vibe, the people and learned a lot. I enjoyed Level 3 Music and wanted to learn more so decided to progress onto the HND. The resources and lectures have been great. I liked the practical activities the most: playing, performing and creating compositions. My dream is to be a live performer and GC has helped me achieve that by educating me on the music business and I’m currently in negotiation with a record label.

Tom Zheng

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Laura Ignacio

The best skill I learned at GC was the way of experimenting with everything – I learned to say yes. College really taught me that I can make anything and explore different pathways; it taught me to be adaptable and that I can learn any skill. If I don’t know skills or techniques I have the tools here to learn them really fast. I could learn about set design, and I could learn about sculpting at the same time, and I can learn about painting at the same time, and learn every single one of those skills very well.

Laura Ignacio

ART AND DESIGN - LEVEL 3

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Vin Blick

I was in bands throughout school and did live sound engineering at local festivals and pubs with friends. I chose my course because I’m hoping to be a live sound engineer – and I’d definitely recommend college if you want to go into production or performance. I’ve formed great relationships with my lecturers and you get so much knowledge and understanding of the industry. I’ve learnt so many new skills, and got a great understanding of how to set up sound equipment, using the spaces and the equipment you have to make the best sound.

Vin Blick

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Facilities

Art Rooms

Our art rooms are spacious areas for students to explore their creativity and express themselves. Across our campus, they have large windows overlooking our campuses or the countryside while allowing natural light through. You’ll find tools and materials such as paints, brushes, canvases, sculpting clay, and other supplies with display areas for showcasing completed works of art.

Drama Room Theatre

We have several fully equipped theatres with industry-standard facilities, including full lighting rigs, sound systems, projection facilities, and space for an audience of up to 300 people. They allow students space to practice and perform all year round for both technical and performance-based performing arts students.

Recording and Music Studios

We have several fully equipped theatres with industry-standard facilities, including full lighting rigs, sound systems, projection facilities, and space for an audience of up to 300 people. They allow students space to practice and perform all year round for both technical and performance-based performing arts students.

Dance Studios

Our dance studio at Gloucester Campus is designed for rehearsals and performances. Here you’ll find a sprung floor to absorb the shock and friction of movement, a full-length wall of mirrors, a ballet beam, and a sound system for music.

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