Fine Art theory and practice: life drawing and clay modelling

Fine Art theory and practice: life drawing and clay modelling
Term start dates	19 October 2010; 18 January and 3 May 2011
Qualification	Open Studies Certificate in Fine Art Theory and Practice (30 credits at FHEQ level 4)
Length	One year over three terms: 8 weeks, 9 weeks and 8 weeks
Venue	The Reinvention Centre, Westwood Campus, University of Warwick
Day and time Reference Fee	Tuesday - 19:00 - 21:00 C016 £300 (full); £200 (concession)
Assessment	Assessment methods for Open Studies Certificates are designed to suit the particular subject and with the needs of adult learners in mind. Tutors will advise all students about assessment activities. Individuals can also access a Senior Tutor who will offer additional support on a one-to-one basis.
More information	Open Studies - 024 7657 3739

This Certificate is now fully booked - please use this link to see day schools which may be of interest.

About the course Combine figure drawing with sculpting! Develop your skills in figurative modelling from life in practical sessions. This Certificate will provide ample opportunity for those who wish to draw and paint live models in specially arranged sessions and will also give a unique opportunity to develop hands-on skills of figurative sculpture. The sessions will cover drawing techniques, along with those of painting and/or clay modelling depending on your choice.
You’ll be encouraged to take an individual approach and explore different techniques. The aim is to give you the skills and ambition needed to pursue figurative art.

Tutor Tanya Kozin, ARBSA - Tanya is the daughter of two professional artists and is a now a successful figurative painter and sculptor. She was educated in Russia and the UK and has gained an MA in Fine Art from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, Birmingham City University.
She has been influenced by the contemporary art scene and is keen to combine new methods in art with traditional skills. This approach has proved successful in courses taught over the last three years at the University of Warwick for the Centre for Lifelong Learning.

Autumn topics * Emphasis on composition
* Learning to draw proportional figure
* Elements of structure (building the figure)
* Form and solidity (light and shadow)

Spring topics * Main emphasis on structure and anatomy (German/Austrian approach)
* Tone and shading
* Perspective and foreshortening
* Working with colour

Summer topics * Dynamics: balance and weight
* Dynamics: tension and relaxation (the power of line)
* Experimental approach
* Students’ research on techniques and materials

Current students of this certificate (use your Open Studies student card to register for an IT logon to access these pages)

Tanya Kozin