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Life Drawing - Autumn

Course code: P02655

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

18:45 - 21:15

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

24th Sept 2026 - 10th Dec 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Life Drawing teaches you to look and to see. It is the best way to learn to draw and is an almost inexhaustible subject. You will learn measuring and construction techniques, look at how to observe the play of light and dark to create form, and learn simple anatomical landmarks and reference points to give further meaning to your drawings. Alongside this will be ample opportunity to experiment with bold expressive methods of representing quick dynamic poses.
Subjects include:- Basic measuring techniques: plumblines, angles, ratios, etc.- Single light source tonal modelling.- Chalk and charcoal working off a midtone.- Dynamic quick poses – bold mark making.- Simple anatomical drawing: pelvis, ribcage, and skull shape.

Materials Required:- A small set of good graphite pencils ranging from HB to 6B such as Derwent or Faber Castell. - A good rubber/eraser such as Windsor and Newton or Faber Castell, (not a plastic rubber as they smear).- A box of willow charcoal, (medium sticks). Drawing paper: a good cartridge pad A3 or A2.- Cartridge paper is heavy slightly rough paper that has been prepared for drawing, it comes in weights 150gsm to 300gsm. Cheap paper is usually smooth and difficult to shade on, although you might like to get a cheap pad as well for quick exercises.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
Life Drawing - Spring
Entry criteria
Beginners or those with some experience.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course includes a material fee that provides essential resources and hands-on demonstrations, empowering you to achieve your learning goals and master new skills with confidence.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£277.45

Reduced Fee (19+)

£140.23

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