Course Overview
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| Course Code: | V0263 | |
| Careers: | Personal/professional development | |
| How: | Short course, Fee for service | |
| Where: | PERTH CAMPUS - Building 512 Aberdeen StreetNORTHBRIDGE6003 | |
| International study available: | No | |
| Online study available: | No | |
| Uni pathway available: | No | |
| Day and Time: | Wednesdays, 6.00pm - 8.30pm for 6 weeks. | |
| Commences: | 2 May 2012 | |
| Fee: | $225.00 including materials | |
| Further information: | Email enquiry.art@central.wa.edu.au or phone 94271127 or 94271905. Download our Enrolment Form for more details. | |
About the course
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Painting from Scratch is a program that starts the process of learning techniques and methods of painting. A strong emphasis will be placed upon exploring the nature of paint and the way it can be applied to achieve a range of effects. The subjects will include practical painting methods & techniques essential to the handling of paints.
You will be introduced to characteristics and use of opaque and transparent pigments, painting mediums, glazing, colour mixing and colour selection, uses and types of brushes, preparation of painting surfaces (canvas, stretchers and alternative material), various approaches to paint application, including blending, glazing, scumbling, wet in wet, impasto and more. Evening classes take place each season.
Skills you will gain from this course
Central's creative industries short courses are the best way of developing skills in a creative area of your choice. You'll get to experience the purpose built arts facilities boasting state of the art equipment and the convenient location in the heart of Perth's cultural centre.
Skills you will learn:
Practical painting methods & techniques essential to the handling of paints
Use of opaque and transparent pigments
Painting mediums
Glazing
Colour mixing and selection
Types of brushes
Blending, glazing, scumbling, wet in wet and impasto