Drawing for Designers Short Course

Course description

Freehand design drawing is an essential part of the design development process allowing the designer to experiment with ideas. It is a crucial skill needed in addition to CAD skills as it helps to understand spatiality and it can be less restrictive to creativity than using computer software.

Students will be taught to hand draw using one and two point perspective and to use different drawing and rendering techniques which best communicate their design ideas.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Draw using 1 and 2 point perspective
• Use a variety of drawing and rendering techniques
• Use drawing to aid in the design process and the clear communication of design ideas

Who Should Attend

Spatial and interior designers, architects and enthusiasts new to drawing or looking to refresh their skills.

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 thats 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 compliment your cv.