Overview
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Visiting museums, engaging with cultural spaces, and drawing in galleries is an integral part of the artistic experience. This course will encourage students to consistently engage with, reflect upon, and find inspiration in spaces outside the studio.
Taught by practicing artists, the course leads students through a range of observational drawing exercises to create a high-quality portfolio and regular sketchbook practice. Students will learn skills that allow them to explore their creativity outside the curriculum while supporting their progress in arts education.
Young artists will be exposed to a wide range of artistic techniques throughout the course including styles, and perspectives essential to their personal drawing practice. They will build their critical thinking skills and knowledge of the arts landscape. Students will study from a range of resources including drawing, sculpture, painting, architecture, and historical collections. They will engage with works through drawing and discussion to broaden their contextual knowledge whilst making images.
Each week the group will meet at a new location. The schedule will include spaces such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Wallace Collection, Tate Modern, The National Gallery, and The British Museum. Additionally, a selection of contemporary spaces such as Hauser & Wirth, Victoria Miro, Serpentine Gallery, and Gagosian will be included based on exhibition programmes.
Students will also have the opportunity to explore the practice of drawing outside with visits to London’s various parks and outdoor spaces. As such, all locations will be in Zones 1 and 2. A full schedule will be issued in advance.
