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Drawing - Intermediate Level - Using Graphite and Charcoal

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Course Code	Course Name	Venue	Day	Start Time	End Time	Start Date	End Date
25LB422P	Drawing - Intermediate Level - Using Graphite and Charcoal	LOUGHBOROUGH LIBRARY	Wed	1:00 PM	3:00 PM	17/09/2025	10/12/2025

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More information about this Course

01. Who is this course for?
This is a course designed for those with some experience in drawing who are interested in extending their skills. It follows on from Introduction to Drawing – Using Graphite and Charcoal.

02. What will I learn?
You will further develop skills of observation and draw with graphite and charcoal. You will practice seeing shape, proportion and tone and will draw objects from life, the natural world and photographs, translating what you see into marks on paper. You will use ways of measuring and comparing to get size, shape and proportion right – such as measuring from a distance. You will practise make marks without fear and will do sketches and studies to practice techniques to build confidence. You will look at the work of other artists.

03. How will I learn?
This course combines tutor-led and independent learning activities. Images and other reference materials will be used to support your learning. You will regular verbal feedback on your progress each week and a chance to learn from other learners in your class also. An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) will record in writing the learning objectives of your course and allows you, and your tutor, to evaluate your progress and set personal learning goals too.

04. What will I need to bring?
You will need to bring graphite pencils including at least a 2B, 4B and 6B, willow charcoal, drawing paper, a soft eraser, pencil sharpener or craft knife, a drawing board, and paper blenders. You will also need a pen to complete your ILP. There may be other resources you become interested in as the course progresses which can be talked about. More information will be given in class. Each class is 2 hours long. Bring a drink and snack if you need to.

05. What skills or experience do I need?
You need some experience of drawing and of using charcoal and graphite. It is useful to have previously done the Introduction to Drawing – Using Graphite and Charcoal course or the Develop Skills in Drawing – Beginners course. You need to be prepared to have a go, work independently and to make mistakes to learn from them. This course is not suitable for beginners.

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 learning targets set in class, as well as your own personal development targets. Targets are reviewed at the middle and end of the course. Informal discussions and critiques with the tutor and learners will take place throughout the course, both individually and in groups.

07. What could I do after this course?
Upon completing this course, you may wish to further develop your skills by exploring other media on one of our Wellbeing Saturday courses. There are also various Drawing and Painting courses across the county. There are a variety of other creative courses also so why not try something else from the Learning for Wellbeing curriculum. There is a wide range of art, craft, sewing, cookery, dance and creative arts courses for you to continue developing. Courses are available to search on the GoLearn website.

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