01. Who is this course for?
This course is open to all levels of ability, so whether you are a complete beginner or someone with a bit more experience, you will be able to develop and improve your skills with lots of support from your tutor. The course will include experimenting with different materials, subjects, and techniques, as well as providing helpful insight into aspects such as proportion, perspective, colour and composition. You will work from photographic imagery and real-life subjects.
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02. What will I learn?
On this course, you will: explore drawing and painting media; develop observation skills; develop drawing skills; develop painting techniques; learn about design and composition; research artists; study artworks. You will also work from your own photos and real-life observations to develop your own projects.
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03. How will I learn?
This is a workshop environment so there will be opportunities to follow tutor-led ideas and demonstrations combined with independent work on art projects of your choice. Learners will receive regular verbal and written feedback on their progress. You will get lots of support and encouragement along with the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of materials.
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04. What will I need to bring?
Please bring any graphite pencils (B,2B,6B etc), charcoal, paints, cartridge paper, or watercolour paper, that you already have. You will also need drawing equipment such as a ruler, sharpener and eraser, as well as watercolours or acrylic paint, and brushes. You could also bring soft pastels, colour pencils and fine liners if you have them. Your tutor will discuss art materials with you in the first session.
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05. What skills or experience do I need?
No experience is necessary to join this course.
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06. How will I be assessed?
The Learning for Wellbeing curriculum uses formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate learner progress. You will work towards completing a set of class learning targets, as well as your own personal development targets. Targets are reviewed at the middle and end of the course. Informal discussions with the tutor will take place throughout the course, both individually and in groups. Your progress may also be documented through photographic evidence.
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07. What could I do after this course?
Upon completing this course, you may wish to try one of our other drawing and painting courses, such as ‘Drawing and Painting - Intermediate level’ or ‘Drawing and Painting – Mixed Level – Watercolour’.
The Learning for Wellbeing curriculum offers a wide range of art, craft, sewing, cookery, dance and creative arts courses for you to continue developing skills specifically aimed at improving your wellbeing. Courses are available to search on the GoLearn website.
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08. How will I be supported in my learning?
We aim to support all learners to succeed. When you enrol on your course you will be asked if you have any learning difficulties and/or disabilities which may affect your learning. This might include physical disabilities, neurodivergent needs (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, or dyspraxia, etc.), visual and auditory impairments, or a medical condition which might affect your learning. Your tutor will contact you prior to joining the course to discuss what support can be put in place.
For some learners this may mean organising extra time in exams or arranging for a Learning Support Assistant to support your learning in class. We also offer a wide range of assistive technology such as reader pens, screen readers, large print keyboards and screens, alongside in-class resources such as coloured overlays, large-print resources and more.
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09. Is help available with course fees?
Many of our courses are FREE to all learners. For fee-paying courses, if you are in receipt of state benefits or have a low income (£26,211.90 before deductions) you could be entitled to enrol on your course for FREE, or at a 70% Reduced Fee cost. If your course is accredited (working towards a formal qualification) your course may be FREE if you earn under £25,000 before deductions. Some exclusions apply, eligibility for fee reduction is subject to change, and you may be required to provide evidence of earnings.
If the amount you must pay for your course is over £50, we offer instalment plans which break down the cost of learning into a set number of easy monthly payments.
If you need help with the wider costs of study, such as childcare, resources, travel, and transport costs, you may be eligible to have these costs reimbursed through our Discretionary Learner Support Fund. Visit us online for more details, and to download the online application form.
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10. How do I choose the right course for me?
If you are unsure about which course may be right for you, our team of Learning and Work Advisers are on hand to offer FREE and impartial information, advice and guidance on learning and work options available to you.
To book your free, confidential, and impartial appointment, please call FREEphone 0800 988 0308 or email LALS.LWA@leics.gov.uk.
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