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- Duration / Course length: 30 To 60 Hours Start now
- Accredited by: Intl. Council for Online Educational StandardsCPD
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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in presentation format
Course details
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Practice makes the perfect artist. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to sketch and create your own works of art!
Turning a blank piece of paper into a drawing seems ;Where do you start - at the corners or in the middle? What to draw first - the dominant feature or the surroundings? How do you make objects look 3D and not flat?
The good news is that you can learn how to ;Like any skill, the more you practice, the better you ;The secret ingredient is time.
With this course by your side, you'll have many wonderful ideas on what to sketch and how to draw whatever you wish. See how quickly your sketches come to life on your page and how fast you improve as an artist.
Know which sketching technique matches your subject. Use tone, color, perspective and ;Follow the step-by-step instructions to turn your blank sheet of paper into a work of art.
Sketching is easy to start - you just need paper and a pencil or pen. See the world through the eyes of an ;Start sketching.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- This course is packed with instructions and advice to make you fall in love with drawing
- Find out the best materials to use including types of pens, pencils, paints and paper
- Essential sketching techniques to get the right proportions, angles and contours. Tips on which techniques work best with your particular subject matter, such as crowds of people
- 14 key principles of composing your sketch
- Loads of ideas on finding inspiration for your sketches
- Motivational tips to carry on sketching and sketching in public places
Who is this course for?
- Everyone can learn to draw as long as they practice
- Anyone who would love to start drawing or wants to take up sketching again
- Anyone looking for a creative hobby which draws them away from their fast-paced, everyday life
- People seeking a pastime which is therapeutic or relieves stress
- Anyone who wants to make a career out of art can learn sketching to sell their drawings or become an illustrator, graphic designer, animator or fashion designer
Module 1: Introduction
- Introduction to sketching
- Motivation & inspiration
- What you need
- Making measurements
- Storage, transport and care of your tools
- Angles
- Contours
- Structure
- Organic lines
- Ghosting
- Matching subject to technique
- Principles
- Marks
- Compositional pointers
- Perspective
- Value
- Colour
- Home
- School and work
- Bars, cafes and pubs
- Public transport
- Project: pub scene
- Introduction
- On the streets
- Buskers
- Homeless people
- Parks and public spaces
- Project: busker
- Introduction
- Simple landscapes
- The urban landscape
- Street furniture
- Trees
- Markets and meeting places
- Project: Statue
- Introduction
- Museums and galleries
- Offices and workshops
- Project: gallery
- Module 9: Discover New Ways To Draw
- Introduction
- Seasons
- Time of day
- Travel
- Introduction
- Sketching for painting
- How I develop my ideas
Eligibility / Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
About International Open Academy
International Open Academy (IOA) is a platform aimed at people looking to upgrade their skills, create a side-hustle or launch a freelance career with specific, marketable qualifications. With over 200 courses, IOA delivers high-quality practical content to more than 1.5m students worldwide.
IOA instructors include popular content creators such as Rich Ferguson as seen on the Ellen De Generes show, Yanjaa Wintersoul the Memory World Champion from the Netflix show Memory Games, Sustainability Expert & TedX keynote speaker Gittemary Johansen and multiple time World Barista finalist Mikel Jasin. IOA has a 4.3/5 rating on Trustpilot. It offers courses in English, French and Spanish.
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