Architectural Free Hand Sketching Short Course

Course description

During this weekend course you will be introduced to free hand sketching and drawing in a critical way. Using both buildings and interiors you will critically explore and understand spatial qualities through the use relevant drawing concerns such as horizon line, vanishing points, and construction lines.

Group discussions of students' drawings will be the starting point for exploring and explaining the visual vocabulary employed by the design profession and to allow deeper understanding of architecture and how architects and interior designers approach their designs.

Who should take this course?

This an introductory course aimed at both begginners and those wanting to refresh their free hand drawing skills. Beginners should be able to pick up the basics quickly.

Entry requirements: None

Level: All levels

Clear, easy to understand lessons:
•    Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
•    New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus
•    Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
•    Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
•    Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
•    Ask questions of your tutor in real time
•    Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
•    Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:
•    You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
•    As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
•    We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
•    Certificates are great to complement your cv.

This course is scheduled to run on campus in a face-to-face delivery format. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic situation this course may be adapted in line with UK government guidance or other operational requirements. This may include changing course location (to another UAL site), cancellation of the course, or moving part or all of the course online. In the event of any changes being required we will inform you as soon as possible and support you in any changes required. Please bear this in mind when making any travel, visa, or accommodation arrangements.