Short Courses
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Bronze Casting (On campus)
$1,035.001 August – 19 September, Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm
Clara HaliDiscover the mystery of bronze, from planning a sculpture to casting in bronze. Model a figurative sculpture in wax, then make the ceramic shell casting, including sprueing the waxes, burning out the ceramic moulds, pouring the metal, and using metal chasing and patina techniques.
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Contemporary Watercolour (On campus)
$830.006 August – 24 September, Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
Tanya BailyIgnite your understanding and enjoyment of watercolour drawing and painting by learning traditional methods and contemporary mark-making techniques. Learn to paint the colours of changing light and capture its beauty with transparent watercolour painting methods, both in the studio and at outdoor locations.
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Digital Photography: From Studio to Streetscape (On campus)
$830.001 August – 19 September, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
Glenn LockitchGlenn Lockitch guides you through the essential camera functions for all shooting modes on your digital camera and leads you through the fundamentals of manual exposure, creative shooting and photo editing.
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Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners (On campus)
$830.003 August – 21 September, Monday 10:00am-2:00pm
Rachel FairfaxDo you want to learn practical drawing techniques and encourage your creativity to emerge in a supportive studio environment? Discover how to see and draw with proportion and perspective, and how to work from small studies to larger, sustained drawings.
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Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners (On campus)
$830.001 August – 19 September, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
Cameron FergusonLearn practical drawing techniques and allow your creativity to emerge in a supportive studio environment. Discover how to see and draw with proportion and perspective and how to work from small studies to larger, sustained drawings. Learn about the importance of line, tone, composition and mark-making and explore the mediums of graphite, charcoal and ink.
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Drawing the Life Model (Online)
$395.004 August – 22 September 2020, Tuesday 6:00pm-9:00pm AEST
Fran O’NeillAre you keen to improve your ability to see and draw the human body from the privacy of your own home? This dynamic new drawing course lets you work directly with live models in an online studio, within a safe digital environment and an intimate group of students. Fran O’Neill teaches you to develop your observational drawing skills in form, volume and gestural awareness.
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Etching (On campus)
$935.001 August – 19 September, Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Angus FisherExplore the medium of etching with a variety of tools and techniques. Learn to work with acid, hard ground, soft ground, drypoint, aquatints, chine-collé and other techniques, and acquire the skills to transfer your printing plates onto paper using a printing press. Whether you are producing traditional editioned prints or investigating other methods of printing, you can explore the exciting range of results that are possible through the etching process.
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Intermediate Painting (On campus)
$625.003 August – 21 September, Monday 6:30pm-9:30pm
Nick CollersonThis course is for students with prior painting experience who wish to develop a distinct personal aesthetic and visual language while extending their understanding of painterly practice. Students will be guided to discover creative possibilities in both abstract and figurative painting and expand their knowledge of paint and materials.
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Introduction to Expressive Drawing (On campus)
$625.006 August – 24 September, Tuesday 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Luke ThurgateDiscover a range of drawing techniques to unleash your expressive potential using conventional and non-conventional drawing materials. Luke Thurgate will guide students through a series of playful exercises designed to create a rich and individual portfolio of works.Full details below: course overview, course delivery, lecturer profile and art materials
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Introduction to Expressive Painting (On campus)
$830.007 August – 25 September, Friday 10:00am-2:00pm
Annabel ButlerLearn to paint expressively with an individual approach while increasing your knowledge and understanding of the importance of colour, composition and form. Using acrylic or oil paint, students will learn how to mix and experiment with colour, and will be encouraged to paint quickly and loosely and to develop expressive brushwork
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Life Drawing (On campus)
$830.005 August – 23 September, Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Stephanie MonteithWork directly from the nude figure to develop your observational drawing skills in form, volume and perceptual awareness. Fundamental techniques are taught to help you break down the figure into simple and abstract shapes, with multiple exercises working from quick studies to longer poses.
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Life Drawing (On campus)
$830.001 August – 19 September, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
Noel ThurgateIn this course you will work directly from the nude figure to explore and develop observational skills and perceptual awareness, and understand the balance between observed figuration and abstract formal qualities. All fundamental drawing elements are considered, including compositional issues of the human form, space and structure.
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