Painting & Drawing (1 week)
Drawing is the foundation of many creative disciplines, including Fine Art, Illustration, Graphics, Fashion, 3D Design, and Animation. Through practical projects and using a wide range of mark making techniques in different materials, you will explore contemporary painting and drawing using Cambridge as your inspiration while learning to approach creative challenges in new ways.
You may visit a local gallery or the Cambridge Botanical Gardens and build your skills to include a wide range of contextual perspective and create a strong body of visually interesting works.
Develop your skills in: Observation and Self-Expression | Print Making | Collage | Mixed Media Drawing | Still Life
DATES & FEES
Course Location
CSVPA Cambridge
Course Length
1 week
Course Dates
Sunday 4th July 2027
Sunday 18th July 2027
Sunday 1st August 2027
Price
£2,115 (one week)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
COURSE BENEFITS
LEARN FROM ART AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
This programme will give you the chance to study in central Cambridge in a fun and creative environment led by experienced tutors at CSVPA. Students enjoy 30 hours of tuition focused on painting and drawing techniques applied to various subjects.
BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY
This course is ideal for those that want to pursue careers in fine art and illustration. It also provides a foundation for different creative disciplines including graphics, fashion, 3D design and animation. The activities on this course help you to think creatively and challenge your mind set and approach to artistic problems. You will also have the opportunity to visit galleries and museums and gather research to inform your own responses.
ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
Students enjoy a variety of evening activities each week designed to be fun, interactive and provide our students with the opportunity to socialise and make new friends. One full day excursion each week allows students to really get to know the UK. We use major destinations such as London as a classroom, where students will enjoy creative and cultural experiences through guided walks and visits to museums and other places of interest.
PROGRESSION AT CSVPA
Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course.
PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
This course is taught in English, and students are asked to communicate with each other in English, giving our international students the perfect opportunity to practice their English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.
COURSE OUTCOMES
You will gain inspiration from visiting world-class museums and galleries in Cambridge.
You will develop your understanding through experimenting with a multitude of painting and drawing techniques.
You will have the opportunity to discuss your work and share your ideas with tutors that are industry professionals.
ENTRY
Age
14-18 years old
Who is it for
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 18 years who is interested in developing their skills in painting and drawing. Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses.
English Level
Minimum English standard: International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English
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