Painting (Creative Industries) SCQF 5 (Auchtertyre and Fort William) NPA

What is special about this course?

You will learn skills in creative and exploratory paint techniques and colour theory and then develop these into a personal painting project to a theme. You will have the chance to exhibit work at the end of the course. This course is open to anyone wishing to gain a formal introduction to painting skills. It is suitable for beginners, or those with limited experience in art and design looking to enter further education at an introductory level, or looking to study for leisure. It is also suitable for those returning to college after an absence from study or those wishing to develop a portfolio for application to further college and university courses.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but bringing examples of your artwork to your interview is useful.

You will study:

  • Introduction to Painting
  • Colour: An Introduction
  • Painting to a Theme

In addition, there are two internal units for the course, sketchbook development and preparing for an exhibition.

Equipment

£25 studio fee for materials used in studio and cost of occasional trips

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Leisure

How long will my course last?

34 Weeks

Where can I study my course?

    • Auchtertyre
    • Fort William

Start date

This course will be delivered on a Monday at the Portree campus.

Fees

Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

What can I do on completion of my course?

There are several full and part-time courses available across our campuses which you could progress onto, for more information, please see our Creative Industry courses. 

Is there more information available online?

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