Life Drawing
- Number of classes: 8
- Total Course Hours: 32
- Disciplines: Drawing
- Lecturer: Noel Thurgate
- Age: 16 years and over
- Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Location: National Art School
Life Drawing
Course Details
In 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. Special attention will be given to dynamic and gestural expression of the figure.
Noel Thurgate will be mindful of each student’s abilities and understanding of drawing, allowing for a personal growth path to emerge with greater understanding and awareness of both formal and expressive qualities.
Please note: There will be no class 27 March due to the Easter Long Weekend
* NAS Short Courses are open to students of ages 16 years and over. The NAS Art Club is open to students between 15 - 17 years of age.
* Drawing and painting short courses may be held in upstairs studios. If access to stairs is not suitable, please contact us at short.courses@nas.edu.au
* What to bring? Please refer to the list of required materials in the Art Materials field below.
Art Materials
Students must supply their own art materials, please refer to the list below.
- Willow charcoal (various sizes), compressed charcoal and a range of lead pencils (2B–6B)
- Hard eraser
- 2 bulldog clips
- Masking tape
- Block of cartridge paper – A1 size
- Enclosed footwear is essential in all studios on campus.
Other papers will be purchased throughout the course, available from Parker's Art Supplies on campus.
Lecturer Profile
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Noel Thurgate is an artist with over 35 years’ experience in teaching drawing, including nine years as Head of Drawing at the National Art School. His work draws inspiration from the figure and the landscape, and his outdoor and studio drawings explore and develop the underlying abstract qualities found in nature. Exhibiting since 1975 in shows ranging from the Young Contemporaries, the Archibald Prize and the Kedumba Drawing Prize to numerous solo exhibitions, Noel has work exhibited in state, regional and institutional collections.
Testimonials
Just loved it and enjoyed my fellow students who were very diverse in age and fun.
I had a great time. Loved the campus, loved the course.
The personalized attention and supportive environment fostered in the classroom have significantly boosted my confidence and skills.
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