Course Options
No course offerings available at the moment.
Overview
Whether you're an aspiring artist or new to the medium, lecturer and accomplished artist Russell MacEwan makes drawing portraits in charcoal not only accessible but also a real pleasure. You will learn to effectively compose portraits to avoid common mistakes whilst working with a live model.
You will create a portfolio of work guided by Russell who will place you firmly on the path to producing quality charcoal portraits. His easy-to-follow tips, in-depth tutorials, and valuable exercises make this class your first step toward building an understanding and appreciation for every face you draw. This fun class will equip you with the skills to capture them in beautiful charcoal fashion.
Minimum entry requirements
- There are no minimum entry requirements for this Summer School. You need to have a basic level of competence in English as the course will be delivered in English.
- If you come from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) you need to follow the guidance provided for visas.
What you study
The summer school is designed to provide a platform to experience Scotland’s biggest and most vibrant city, Glasgow. An afternoon visit to two local art galleries is included as is an optional day visit to Edinburgh to visit the National Portrait Gallery and to take advantage of the city’s many excellent gallery locations.
CONTINUING STUDY
You can find out about other part-time and full-time courses provided by the College that may be of interest such as Art and Design/Graphic Art Portfolio at NC level or HND Illustration.
Materials
You will be supplied with both Willow and Compressed charcoal, erasers, drawing paper, drawing boards and easels.