An Introduction to Life Drawing

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to life drawing, equipping learners with the fundamental skills required to observe, interpret, and accurately represent the human form using a medium of their choice. Through a series of practical studio-based exercises, learners develop confidence in drawing from direct observation while exploring proportion, anatomy, gesture, structure, and expressive mark-making.

Learners build a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to capture the human figure through sustained observation and informed creative practice. While the course maintains a strong practical emphasis, learners are also encouraged to engage critically with both historical and contemporary approaches to figurative representation. This contextual research supports a deeper understanding of the evolving role of life drawing within artistic practice.

Throughout the course, learners maintain a visual diary that documents their creative development, experimentation with methods and materials, and reflections on their learning. The diary serves as evidence of practical investigations as well as knowledge gained through the study of primary and secondary source materials, fostering an informed and reflective approach to art-making.

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This module is at CQFW Level 4