Creative Watercolour

 

Creative Watercolour can be studied as a stand-alone course at Aberystwyth University.

Key Facts

 

Language: English

Duration: 6 Weeks

Number of Credits: 5

Tutor: Alison Pierse

Learning Method: Face-to-face

Level: This module is at CQFW Level 4

Module Code: XK16305

Fee: £75.00 - Fee Waiver Scheme available 

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Overview

This short, online course allows you to dip your toes in, and be creative with, watercolour. You will be encouraged to ‘have a go ‘and ‘let go’- that is when the magic happens. We will look at artists such as JMW Turner and contemporary and Sandra Blow. Emphasis will be on technique of wet-on-wet rather than drawing skills. When we play and experiment - learning happens quicker! You will need to buy basic materials; please read the introductory letter upon enrolment; this will give you a list of the essential materials.

Programme

Units will have demonstrations and then tasks with extended activities for those who enjoy one aspect of a watercolour technique.

Unit One: Wet-on-wet and saturation - what does it all mean? Chroma, Hue and granulation - the magic of working with water Contextual studies.

Unit Two: Drawing with a brush, what can the average mop brush do? It is very versatile.

Unit Three: Charging and colour mixing. Freeing up. Topic Aurora Borealis.

Unit Four: Darks that aren't black. Colour mixes; opaque colours and working on tinted paper.

Unit Five: Sandra Blow Context - Choose your favourite piece of textile. Scrubbing back and resist techniques. Going large. Alongside this, the students will be encouraged to do a daily diary.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Create two watercolours demonstrating wet-on-wet techniques.
  2. Keep a paint diary of limbering up exercises.

Assessments

  1. Portfolio - 80%
  2. Report - 20%

Reading Suggestions

Additional reading list available on request.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.