Art, Fashion and Photography

Art and Mixed Media Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course starts on 14 January 2025 and will run for 8 weeks every Tuesday between 6.00pm and 8.30pm (term-time only).

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course other than you must be over 16 years old and have a basic understanding and use of IT.

You will achieve

Although no formal qualification will be achieved, you will achieve invaluable experience and be awarded with a Barnsley College certificate.

Course overview

Discover essential artistic skills like colour theory, drawing from life, and composition. Gain hands-on experience in printmaking, painting, drawing, and digital techniques, offering a chance to explore and find new art forms that resonate with you. Develop a strong body of work for your portfolio by combining traditional and digital practices to achieve exceptional results. This course fosters creativity and diverse artistic practices to produce pieces you can be proud of.

Course content

In this series of studio sessions, you will be taken through a journey into art and art theory to improve skills, knowledge, and creativity. It combines a mix of learning through traditional art practice and modern digital art techniques to give you a wider range of skills and abilities across mixed media for creative.

On this course you will be introduced to topics such as:

  • Introduction into Visual Art: Colour Theory and Colour Palettes
  • Still Life and Printmaking
  • Shapes and Colours
  • Collage and Composition
  • Zines: Digital Skills and Analogue Creation
  • Creating Digital Artwork Using Simple Software
  • Art Project

 

There is no assessment.

Equipment for the class will be provided and some resources will be included as part of the lessons with us. Advice and guidance on further materials will be provided in the first session if you wish to bring your own in the future session. Some traditional art equipment we would recommend in advance are:

  • A4 Multimedia Sketchbook
  • Brushes
  • Set of paints (watercolour, acrylic or gouache)
  • Pencils

You could try your hand at one of our other Art and Design courses.

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £200. There is no funding available for this course, so all students must pay the full fee.

Extra information

If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Art and Mixed Media Part-time

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