Art

Course details

Whether you simply have an interest in art, or would like to learn more about art careers, Stratford's course is for you! Our detailed art course is designed to help inpiduals of all skills levels get the most our of their art education studies.

Students can learn about different art mediums as well as learn professional technique with a focus on pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting. Each section greatly details a broad spectrum of style and perspective for a well-rounded art education experience.

Art Course Outline

Introduction to Art and Drawing

• Survey of Famous Artists
• The Artist's Eye
• The Elements of Design
• Preparing to Draw
• Drawing Class
• The Clinic

Painting with Pastels

• What You'll Need to Begin
• Composition and Color
• Putting Pastel to Paper
• Painting From Photographs
• Painting From Life
• When is Your Painting Finished?

Watercolor Painting

• Basic Watercolor Tools and Materials
• Types of Watercolor Pigments
• Dark Staining, Light Staining, and Non-staining Colors.
• Dominance and Staining Dominance.
• Rules for Reflections 
• Fundamental Concepts of Composition and Design
• Wet-and-Blot Lifting, Edge Blending and Back Runs
• Application of Various Watercolor Techniques 
• Glazing and Lifting
• Creating Negative Shapes
• Charged Washes
• Use of Palette Knives and Brush Handles.
• Produce Complete Watercolor Paintings 

Acrylic Painting

• Types of Painting Surfaces
• Painting Implements
• Surface Treatments and Grounds
• Spatial Effects
• Texture
• Transfers, Collage and Mixed Media
• Innovative Stenciling and Line Work
• Customize Your Paint
• Simulating Other Mediums
• Reflective Paints, Magical Effects and Finishing Sheens
• Varnishing and Care

Oil Painting

• Getting Your Supplies Together
• Capturing the Illusion of Three Dimensions
• Making Your Brush Behave
• Getting the Colors You Want
• Putting It All Together
• Creating a Still Life Painting
• Creating a Landscape Painting
• Creating a Portrait Painting

We understand that artistic inspiration can strike at any time, not just between four walls during an art class. That is why, unlike other art courses, Stratford lets you complete your art education studies when and where it is most convenient for you. With our unique training methods, all of your art course materials are delivered directly to your door. With this type of flexibility, you would finish your course in as little as six months, or if you prefer, take up to two years to graduate.