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Portfolio Preparation for Art College for 16 to 18 Year Olds Online Short Course

Course description

The application to Foundation or BA courses can be a challenging process. However, help is at hand! This course for teenagers is designed to help you prepare yourself and your portfolio, for the application process. Regardless of your experience or ability this course will encourage to produce more work, and it will give you advice on portfolio content and presentation.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain in easy to understand accessible English, if they use any special terminology we make sure they explain what it is they mean.
  • New methodologies will be explained to you in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.
  • We even include live demonstrations of particular techniques so that you can see exactly how things should be done.
  • We also offer a bunch of learning resources for you to access outside of the live lessons. This allows you to ensure you are up to date and you can practice and review the things that are important to you. Practice makes perfect after all!

Live interactive classrooms:

  • We like to do things the right way, that's why all of our online classes are live, you won't find any recordings here (well apart from the recording we provide in case you miss a live session)
  • Expect live interaction with your classmates from around the world, our students come from far and wide
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Discuss topics related to your course in real time via your microphone and camera or if you're not feeling brave, in the chat box
  • Miss a class? Thats ok you can catch up in a recording which is available for 2 weeks after your course runs

Digital Credentials (badges and certificates)

Students will receive a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion of the course. Digital credentials are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd. Find out more about our digital badges and credentials.

All our online short courses include:

  • Live online lessons with the same tutors
  • The same course content and learning outcomes as our face to face courses
  • Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
  • Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
  • Forums for support
  • 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom sessions

Available dates

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Details

Topics covered:

  • A variety of projects to build your portfolio
  • Working from the life model and from still life setups
  • Using a range of different media
  • One-to-one tutorial (optional) - max. 30 mins
  • A guided tour to art galleries to help you get inspired

Materials

Please bring with you to the first session:

A sketchbook (either A4 or A3 size), pencil and pen.

During the course, you will also need:

Sketchbook (either A3 or A4 )

  • Masking tape
  • Eraser
  • Glue stick
  • Multi-surface wipes
  • Pencil: 2B or 4B
  • Charcoal (willow)
  • Watercolour paint - a basic set
  • Fine paint brushes for ink and watercolour paintings
  • Scissors
  • A1 size paper is provided, as well as various art materials.
Meet the Tutor:

This course for teenagers is designed to help you prepare yourself and your portfolio for the application process. Regardless of your experience or ability this course will encourage you to produce more work, and give you advice on portfolio content and presentation.

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