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Overview
About the course
You will learn how traditional artworks were created using the materials available in their times. You will explore everything from Western Medieval illuminations to Chinese ink paintings and interpret the relationship between words and image. With your tutor, you will identify and analyse various techniques, including gilding and calligraphy.
You will be introduced to techniques in weekly online classes and set assignments to complete during the week. You will discuss these ideas in class together with your tutor and build up a holistic picture of traditional painting techniques.
At the end of the Art Theory for Traditional Painting course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will have a foundational knowledge of traditional and historic painting techniques which you can employ when looking at real-life examples in museums and galleries worldwide. You could apply your knowledge to any career in the arts or to further study in fine art, art history or art theory.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Traditional and historic painting techniques
- Traditional techniques, content and historic context of Western oil painting
- Techniques, content and context of Western Medieval painted book arts and illuminations
- Techniques, content and context of Eastern miniature painting
- Techniques, content and context of Eastern painting on paper and scroll
- Surface preparation including different papers, canvas, parchment and silk
- Variety of tracing and transferring techniques
- Drawing, ink and illumination techniques
- Gold gilding and calligraphic techniques
- Brushwork techniques, tools and equipment
- Pigments and paint making techniques
- Paint application techniques, application of mediums and varnishes
- Colour, composition, design and framing theory and ideas
- Rendering, shading and outlining techniques
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Painting & Drawing View 8 other Short Courses in Painting & Drawing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is perfect for anyone working in the arts including professional artists, illustrators, designers, antiquarians, historians and librarians.
- It is also ideal for students and anyone who wants to learn about different painting cultures and increase their knowledge and appreciation of different art forms.
Tuition Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
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