Unit 6: Compose Original Art

u003cstrong\u003eThis course is the final unit in a series of six units which together form the Complete Drawing Certificate Course.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit brings together every aspect of the course\u0026nbsp;as a whole understanding. You learn where, why and how to position all the\u0026nbsp;different elements on your page. You will discover the three\u0026nbsp;major stages that can be used to help you bring a simple thought or idea into a\u0026nbsp;completed artwork. This enables you to create original art that you might either consider\u0026nbsp;exhibiting into competitions, selling or decorating your own home with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek One:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the study of Composition and the three major processes used in this unique course, to compose original art\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn example of the artistic and emotional process involved in creating an original artwork from just a simple thought\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStage One: The Heart and Soul Stage: learning to include your little sketch book in your whole life. This little book which needs to be used long before you show up at the table to create your final artwork\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearn where original ideas can come from and explore ideas for possible drawings and paintings through writing\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate Thumbnail Sketches to help you bring your subconscious thoughts into the conscious by learning to use loose simple sketches\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Two:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStage Two: The Planning stage; how to take an idea into a finished artwork by using the rules of composition combined with onsite sketching and other reference materials\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTen aspects of composition to consider which can help you to create successful and balanced compositions every time\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDraw a series of rough visuals (thumbnail sketches) using the rules of composition and several different compositional structures presented\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Three:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare your own reference library or ‘Treasure Chest’ to trigger your creativity.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis could contain magazine clippings, holiday photographs, material samples,various objects and memorabilia gathered from opportunity shops, outings or from your everyday life experiences\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompose a small original drawing as a rough-visual ready to paint in week five\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Four:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMake any necessary changes to your composition from week three by refining your drawing and then transfer the image to your quality paper\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSix popular colour schemes; a refresher course from unit five\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExperiment with three different art styles (as demonstrated in your course notes) and research online or in art books to discover artists (either modern day or the great masters) who are using these painting styles\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek Five:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelect a colour scheme and one of the art styles you researched in week four to draw/paint your image that was created in week two; or design a new image to suit your preferred art style\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks Six and Seven: Final Project\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduce an original artwork of your choice within the themes of either still life, landscape or an interior. The medium will be coloured pencil on paper. You may select an art style from the selection of drawing/painting styles researched in week four\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s how it works…\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDownload and read your course notes (supplied in downloadable printable pdf format)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComplete your exercises\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eScan or photograph your work\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmail your work for your instructor to comment on\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYour Instructor will provided detailed feedback on how you can improve and any corrections you should make\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003eYou may submit a maximum of one major exercise or project per week to your instructor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchasing the Course\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou will have instant access to the course materials.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYour Personal Instructor will contact you by email within 36 hours\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/span\u003e