Painting Art History with The Impressionists Short Course

Course description

This course will show you how to articulate your ideas via the vivid use of colour, mark-making, and composition. You will learn how to express yourself like an Impressionist.

Structured around the remarkable collection currently on display at the National Gallery, your tutor will reveal how famous painters such as Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and Cezanne can be viewed as Material Innovators: artists who engaged with experimental painting processes as a fundamental part of the creation of their artwork as a whole.

It is essential that you attend the first session for an introduction to the course and an in-depth lecture on material practice in the history of Impressionist painting.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: The first session of this course will commence at 10.00am at the National Gallery (the closest underground station is Charing Cross). You will meet your tutor at the entrance to the Sainsbury Wing.

Who should attend Painting Art History with The Impressionists short course?

This course is suitable for those with intermediate-level painting and drawing skills, as well as beginners with an interest in art history and curation. It is also suitable for those from other creative fields who wish to develop their skills and understanding of art.

Course outcomes
By the end of this course you will:

• Develop both your critical and practical understanding of Impressionist artworks; how they are made, and their impact on contemporary art
• Attend energetic, informative art history lectures within both studio and Gallery environments
• Gain an understanding of the key skills required in using visual research practices
• Develop the confidence to employ your own creative skills, together with inspiration from existing artists, to create new artworks
• Produce a number of compositional works in both painting and drawing materials which can be used in portfolios
• Get advice on the potential next steps in your artistic journey

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 complement your CV