Full-Time Practical Training
24 weeks | three full days per week
March 1st – August 11th, 2021 | 10 am – 4:30 pm | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Cost: €3980 | *Bank Holiday Mondays: May 3rd & May 31st. To book scroll below or email: info@drawing.ie
This interdisciplinary, process-driven course is the only one of its kind in Ireland and has been developed specifically to meet the growing demand for practical artistic training. As with our Part-Time courses, this programme is based on the traditional practice of copying, central to artistic training throughout history.
In an ethos of rigour and discipline, students are guided through a programme based on that of the traditional ateliers of the 17th century and beyond, beginning with lessons from THE FLAT (Prints & Drawings), which serve as preparation for progressing to THE ROUND (Plaster-casts from Antiquity) and, finally, to NATURE (the Life-Model).
The Full-Time course encompasses the lessons of the Discipline of Drawing, teaching students fundamental techniques through copying prints from Bargue and Gérôme’s Cours de Dessin.
This course provides students with intensive practical training in a structured and hands-on environment, allowing substantial time to develop and practice drawing skills and techniques. Students will see their technical competence improved, enabling more fluent expression of their own artistic vision, and will leave with a body of work which demonstrates their drawing ability.
Mode of Teaching: Classes will be delivered through a series of live demonstrations and one-to-one critiques. Small class sizes ensure a high level of individual attention and personal feedback.
Level: This course is suitable for beginners, students and professionals alike who wish to enhance their skill and technique.
Assessment: There will be no formal grading of work. Students’ work will be monitored through continuous assessment in the form of critiques which will provide feedback and advice.
Entry Requirements: Entry to the course is on a first-come first-served basis. Students should be prepared to apply the necessary discipline throughout the course and should commit to full attendance to benefit from the programme. They must be willing to take responsibility for their own progress by following the programme outlined diligently.
Modules:
THE FLAT:
The Discipline of Drawing – Foundation and Practice
Copying the Alinari Cabinet of Master Drawings
THE ROUND:
Cast Drawing in Pencil, Charcoal and Sanguine
NATURE:
Life Drawing
Terms and Conditions*
Fees are payable in advance. Each course is devised for a limited number of students, so early enrolment is advisable. All courses are non-refundable, however, should a course be canceled a full refund will be given. The Drawing School reserves the right to cancel, or reschedule. Course modules may alter. In the event of a public transport strike/closure, or other conditions beyond our control, a session may have to be closed early or canceled. As we will have to incur full costs for these classes, we are unable to offer a refund but will reschedule the missed class. The Drawing School reserves the right to make appropriate changes to the course timetable and content or to cancel a course due to circumstances beyond its control. Liability shall be limited to the refund of fees paid in this instance. In general, all materials are included.
*Terms and conditions apply to all the courses listed above.