Contemporary Drawing Short Course

Course description

This course will take you on a journey to drawing’s furthest and wilder shores, taking in the use of contemporary media and languages including action drawing, performance and site specific interventions. This course will enable you to explore the act of drawing, questioning what is drawing and what are its origins.

You will explore how drawing relates to our bodies and their physical actions, the spaces they inhabit, our intentions and desires, and investigate the possibilities and limitations drawing has to express these desires.

Over the weekend you will be introduced to a new approach to drawing and make your own work in response to this, building up an exciting a diverse portfolio of drawings in a variety of media.

Outcomes

A knowledge of some of the key developments in contemporary drawing practice, tied to an ability to build on and extend some of these concepts in your own practice.

A working knowledge of a wide range of drawing processes and practices, and works to build up an exciting a diverse portfolio of drawings.

Entry requirements

Some pre-existing experience of drawing will be useful but is not essential; the key requirement is a preparedness to experiment, to question and discuss assumptions about what drawing is, and a willingness to experiment, take risks, and collaborate.

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.