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Art for Life – Progression (Cannock/Tamworth)

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Courses Code

QDXCEARTFLP

Study method

Part Time

Cost from

£0

Location(s)

Tamworth

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Is this course for you?

All learners will have been referred to the class and will have physical or mental health issues. They may have attended an Art for Life class previously. The overriding purpose of the class therefore is to promote the well-being of the learner through art, in a safe, friendly, and creative environment. All teaching will be 1-1 with each learner working on and developing their own area of interest and creative practice. The course is for learners with no or little experience in art or who want to develop their existing skills in art by exploring a wider range of media, techniques, and subject matter than previously explored. Where required activities can be set for individual learners.
Required qualifications

No qualifications or experienced needed but more experienced learners will have the opportunity to develop their skills further.
What skills will I develop?

By the end of the course learners will be more able to communicate their ideas visually by improved skills in manipulating art material of their choice; to have a better understanding of colour, line, tone and texture; to be able to create images as intended; and to be more expressive in their art with or without traditional craft skills.
Careers

On completion of the course learners may either consolidate their existing skills, or to diversify their practise into other areas such as pottery and printmaking. Learning may consider joining specialist recreational classes such as pottery.
English and maths

Although the course is about visual communication, learners will learn key terms, will be encouraged to use appropriate vocabulary and to discuss their work and that of others. Learners may also learn about measuring, proportioning and perspective.
Other important information

You have to be 19+ years and above to join this course.

This Course is a progression from the Art for Life course both these courses are referral courses via your GP, Nurse or support worker.

Although materials will be supplied, some learners prefer to use their own. A basic list would include therefor the following:
- A3 cartridge paper
- A3 watercolour paper (350gsm/150lb)
- A3 tinted sugar paper
- Pencils HB-9B and rubber
- Box of soft pastels
- Box of watercolour paint (basic set being Reeves)
- Watercolour brush (round, size 10)
- Set of Acrylic paint
- Acrylic brush flat, (5mm, 10mm, 15mm)
- Black drawing pen
- Palette

Is this course for you?

All learners will have been referred to the class and will have physical or mental health issues. They may have attended an Art for Life class previously. The overriding purpose of the class therefore is to promote the well-being of the learner through art, in a safe, friendly, and creative environment. All teaching will be 1-1 with each learner working on and developing their own area of interest and creative practice. The course is for learners with no or little experience in art or who want to develop their existing skills in art by exploring a wider range of media, techniques, and subject matter than previously explored. Where required activities can be set for individual learners.
Required qualifications

No qualifications or experienced needed but more experienced learners will have the opportunity to develop their skills further.
What skills will I develop?

By the end of the course learners will be more able to communicate their ideas visually by improved skills in manipulating art material of their choice; to have a better understanding of colour, line, tone and texture; to be able to create images as intended; and to be more expressive in their art with or without traditional craft skills.
Careers

On completion of the course learners may either consolidate their existing skills, or to diversify their practise into other areas such as pottery and printmaking. Learning may consider joining specialist recreational classes such as pottery.
English and maths

Although the course is about visual communication, learners will learn key terms, will be encouraged to use appropriate vocabulary and to discuss their work and that of others. Learners may also learn about measuring, proportioning and perspective.
Other important information
You have to be 19+ years and above to join this course.

This Course is a progression from the Art for Life course both these courses are referral courses via your GP, Nurse or support worker.

Although materials will be supplied, some learners prefer to use their own. A basic list would include therefor the following:
- A3 cartridge paper
- A3 watercolour paper (350gsm/150lb)
- A3 tinted sugar paper
- Pencils HB-9B and rubber
- Box of soft pastels
- Box of watercolour paint (basic set being Reeves)
- Watercolour brush (round, size 10)
- Set of Acrylic paint
- Acrylic brush flat, (5mm, 10mm, 15mm)
- Black drawing pen
- Palette

Testimonials

"I have worked at South Staffordshire College as an Art Tutor and Family Learning Tutor for 2 and a half years. I currently teach Art for Life at Tamworth College. I really enjoy my job and enjoy seeing my students develop their confidence through Art, which is a therapeutic course"

Jenni Stone

Art Tutor

"In the teaching of art and design history I teach a range of subjects and issues and seek to explain art in a broad cultural context. Art can be craft based or conceptual, it can be practiced by anybody and of any age who cares to do so. For me there is no better subject"

John Hayward

Art Tutor

Art for Life – Progression (Cannock/Tamworth)

Is this course for you?

Required qualifications

What skills will I develop?

Careers

English and maths

Other important information

Testimonials