Weekend courses will take place online for the Spring Term. They are taught by practising artists, many of whom studied at the Slade and also teach on the Slade Summer School. They are designed to enable students to develop a set of criteria which will enable further possibilities and developments within the wider remit of their own practise after completing the course.
SATURDAY DRAWING
Saturday 10am – 5 pm, £300
30 Jan– 20 Feb 2021 / 4 Saturdays
Course Description
This online course gives students the opportunity to explore the core skills of drawing. The emphasis of the course is to explore drawing as a means of articulating form and as a tool for thinking, to encourage students to explore and nurture ideas through drawing and as a feeder for ideas into their own art practice. Using the concept of perception as the starting point for visual enquiry, we will be working almost entirely from observation. There will four Saturdays with a break for lunch between sessions. These sessions will be practical and supported by online live teaching, demonstration films and written material. They explore line, space and measure; light and tone; materials and surfaces; composition and proportion. There will be one session dedicated to drawing from old master works in the National Gallery. Students will experiment with a variety of techniques and materials including pencil, ink, white chalk, willow and compressed charcoal. The sessions have been designed to be worked on at home in a space no bigger than your table top. Students will be sent an introductory film a week in advance of the live session to familiarise themselves with the ideas, practical set up and exercises we will be undertaking. Every week students will receive a link to our online platform where you will be able to find all the pre-recorded videos, instructions and take part in your online live session. A bespoke materials pack is available to purchse on the Cass Art website.
Who should take this course?
This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners, to those who are more experienced but would like to explore the underpinnings and process of drawing.
How does the online teaching work?
Students will receive films explaining the ideas behind the exercises as well as demos, how to set up the space, which materials to get ready and instructions for the exercises a week in advance of the live session. Each session will begin with an introduction, then students will be given some time to draw and shown how to move into ‘break out rooms’ to talk with the tutor as work progresses. There will be PDFs to support the films that include the transcript, recommended reading material, plus some suggested exercises for progressing with the subject.
Materials
An optional materials pack from Cass Art is available to accompany each session. To purchase your pack, follow this link: and you will receive a 10% discount. (UK delivery only). Students will be sent a full materials list to purchase what is needed before the start of the course. There will be a materials list available to let students know what else they need that is not included in the pack- e.g. a lamp to side-light still life set ups, a ruler, scissors etc.
Tutors: Ian Rowlands, Kate Hopkins, Sandra Smith
Saturday Morning Drawing, £300
27 Feb – 24 March 2021 / 8 Saturday mornings
Course Description
This online course gives students the opportunity to explore the core skills of drawing. The emphasis of the course is to explore drawing as a means of articulating form and as a tool for thinking, to encourage students to explore and nurture ideas through drawing and as a feeder for ideas into their own art practice. Using the concept of perception as the starting point for visual enquiry, we will be working almost entirely from observation. There will be eight sessions of three hours each, taught over 8 Saturday mornings. These sessions will be practical and supported by online live teaching, demonstration films and written material. They explore line, space and measure; light and tone; materials and surfaces; composition and proportion. There will be one session dedicated to drawing from old master works in the National Gallery. Students will experiment with a variety of techniques and materials including pencil, ink, white chalk, willow and compressed charcoal. The sessions have been designed to be worked on at home in a space no bigger than your table top. Students will be sent an introductory film a week in advance of the live session to familiarise themselves with the ideas, practical set up and exercises we will be undertaking. Every week students will receive a link to our online platform where you will be able to find all the pre-recorded videos, instructions and take part in your online live session. A bespoke materials pack is available to purchase on the Cass Art website.
Who should take this course?
This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners, to those who are more experienced but would like to explore the underpinnings and process of drawing.
How does the online teaching work?
Students will receive films explaining the ideas behind the exercises as well as demos, how to set up the space, which materials to get ready and instructions for the exercises a week in advance of the live session. Each session will begin with an introduction, then students will be given some time to draw and shown how to move into ‘break out rooms’ to talk with the tutor as work progresses. There will be PDFs to support the films that include the transcript, recommended reading material, plus some suggested exercises for progressing with the subject.
Materials
An optional materials pack from Cass Art is available to accompany each session. To purchase your pack, follow this link: and you will receive a 10% discount. (UK delivery only). Students will be sent a full materials list to purchase what is needed before the start of the course. There will be a materials list available to let students know what else they need that is not included in the pack- e.g. a lamp to side-light still life set ups, a ruler, scissors etc.
PAYMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANTS
Short Courses are open to anyone aged seventeen and over.
STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
Slade Short Courses are designed for adults and the students attending our courses usually span a wide range of ages. For those students interested in attending a short course who are below the age of 18 (17+), we ask you to provide the following documents in addition to the application form so that we may consider you:
- A letter from the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Head of Year or art teacher at your school stating your suitability for the course and
- A letter from your parent or guardian confirming personal liability and contents insurance has been set up for you.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
To book a place, please go to the UCL Online Store. The link for the Saturday Short Courses is: https://onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/short-courses/faculty-of-arts-humanities-c01/slade-school-of-fine-art-courses-f12/f12-saturday-drawing-online-course.
Please make sure you select the required dates on the page.
COURSE FEE
The course fee covers online tuition and materials pack. The course fee does not include materials other than those supplied in the pack supplies. You must supply all other materials yourself.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations are permitted up to one month before the start of a course, subject to a £25 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than one calendar month before the start of a course. Students who do not attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments do not have the right to a refund. For this reason we recommend that students take out personal insurance against any unforeseeable circumstances before the start of their course.
BEFORE YOU START
Further course details and a materials list will be sent to you before the course begins.
LOCATION
Short Courses take place online for the spring term.
ACCESS
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing sladeshortcourses@ucl.ac.uk or by phone on 020 7679 2317.
The studios will be open fifteen minutes prior to the course start time.
SAFETY
Short Course students are required to sign a Safety Compliance Form as part of UCL Health and Safety regulations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact the Slade on 020 7679 2317 or email sladeshortcourses@ucl.ac.uk.
DISCLAIMER
The information given above is accurate at the time of publication. However, the Slade School of Fine Art reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require it.