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DRAWING AND PAINTING - MIXED MEDIA - BEGINNERS NEXT STEPS

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Course CodeCourse NameVenueDayStart TimeEnd TimeStart DateEnd Date  
26MT403PDrawing and Painting - Mixed Media - Beginners Next StepsMELTON LIBRARYWed10:00 AM12:00 PM06/01/202717/03/2027Available for applicationsAvailable for Enquiries


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01. Who is this course for?
This course is designed to enable learners to enhance their knowledge of mixed media further and develop their skills. This course follows on from Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media. You will have the opportunity for on-going 1:1 discussion to develop your own ideas to design and create a range of media connected to painting and drawing.

02. What will I learn?
You will be introduced to new contemporary artists and continue developing your mixed media skills. You will make a variety of art combining a range of new and familiar techniques and processes, that you will have the opportunity to explore in more depth. You will continue to explore new effects and also use upcycling techniques to make art from found objects.

03. How will I learn?
This is a tutor-led, art class. You will learn through class demonstrations and receive 1:1 support from the tutor. Learners will also receive regular verbal and written feedback on their progress. Please avoid taking holidays during courses. Missed lessons can affect funding for adult learning courses.

04. What will I need to bring?
You will need to bring a mixed media sketchbook, some drawing pencils, an eraser, acrylic paints, watercolours, brushes and an apron.

05. What skills or experience do I need?
This course is for learners with some introductory knowledge and experience of mixed media art. This course is not suitable for complete beginners.

06. How will I be assessed?
Tutors will use 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.

07. What could I do after this course?
Upon completing this course, you can progress onto Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media - Intermediate 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 on the ‘courses’ tab. GoLearn! offers courses in different curriculum areas: Mental Health, Learning for Independence (learners with learning differences), Skills for Life (English and Maths), EDS (Employment and Digital skills), ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages, Languages – learn another language including British Sign Language, Family Learning – learn how your children learn or learn with your children, Work Based Learning apprenticeships.

09. Is help available with course fees?
Many of our courses are FREE to all learners. Your course may be FREE if you are unemployed or earn under £26,800 before deductions. If you are in receipt of state benefits or have a low income (£28,733.50 before deductions) you could be entitled to enrol on your course at a 70% reduced fee cost. 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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