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Art for Life

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Courses Code

QDXCEARTLIF

Study method

Part Time

Cost from

£0

Location(s)

Cannock Lichfield Tamworth

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Is this course for you?

To enrol on this course learners will need to be referred by a health care professional due to a physical or mental health issue. The overriding purpose 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.
For further information please contact either Joy or Carol from the Community Education Team.

Joy Peace,
email: joy.peace@southstaffs.ac.uk
01543 301198

Carol Page,
email: carol.page@southstaffs.ac.uk
01827 304337
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 skills by doing drawing and painting or explore printmaking or clay work in an Art for Life Progression class, or if they feel able, to diversify onto specialist art subjects like pottery and sculpture.
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.

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
- Plus access to the internet

Is this course for you?

To enrol on this course learners will need to be referred by a health care professional due to a physical or mental health issue. The overriding purpose 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.
For further information please contact either Joy or Carol from the Community Education Team.

Joy Peace,
email: joy.peace@southstaffs.ac.uk
01543 301198

Carol Page,
email: carol.page@southstaffs.ac.uk
01827 304337
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 skills by doing drawing and painting or explore printmaking or clay work in an Art for Life Progression class, or if they feel able, to diversify onto specialist art subjects like pottery and sculpture.
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.

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
- Plus access to the internet

Testimonials

"It's very hard to put into words how incredible the art for life course is. This course has given me not only art skills and knowledge but it has increased my confidence and self esteem"

Indy Shone

Art for Life Student

"I have enjoyed the course and feel it has helped me in motivating myself and progressing my journey and experience within Art and Design"

Dylan

Art for Life Student

"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

Is this course for you?

Required qualifications

What skills will I develop?

Careers

English and maths

Other important information

Testimonials