Drawing and Painting from Nature

Course Title: Drawing and Painting from Nature

Type of Course: Adult Education

Credit: Not credit bearing

Weekly Session Titles and Descriptions

The weekly programme will depend on the specific group dynamics, with the tutor moderating the content depending on the development of skills for the individual students as they pursue their art work. This will involve the setting up a series of projects to allow students to practise their painting.

Course Overview

Drawing and Painting from Nature uses nature as the starting point for making rewarding and expressive art. Not only does nature inspire us to make art, often we find ourselves feeling closer to nature through the act of making art.

On this course we will learn some of the technical and creative skills associated with different approaches to drawing and painting from natural objects, and discover some of the history behind this kind of art.

This is a practical and so you will be trying your hand at drawing and painting from natural objects set up by your tutor, and you will be encouraged to experiment with a range of approaches, from accurate studies through to more individual and expressive forms of art. 

Required Previous Experience (if any)

None required.

Required Reading Material or Special Equipment Needed (if any)

None required.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be better prepared to:

• understand the technical qualities of a range of drawing and painting media.
• use different art media for the production of images in which nature is the source of form and inspiration, experimenting with both accurate representation and personal expression.
• have the confidence to experiment with different techniques for the application of art media paint and investigate different compositional elements in creating images.

Teaching and Learning Approach

The teaching and learning approach for this course combines tutor-led instruction, group activities, and independent study supported by individual guidance from the tutor. Classes are conducted face-to-face in a classroom setting and utilise diverse teaching methods, including presentations, multimedia resources, class discussions, and interactive activities to facilitate practical work in art. These methods are selected to engage students, accommodate varied learning styles, and support effective understanding of the subject matter. The approach is also designed to recognise and be responsive to the diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultural perspectives represented within the student cohort, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Additional information

This course descriptor may be subject to change during the delivery of the course, depending on the specific direction and nature of the learner cohort, and is intended to be responsive to the group dynamics as they emerge during the delivery of the course.