Medway Adult Education

What Will I Learn On This Course?
By the end of the course, learners will: 1. Develop drawing skills using at least two techniques, such as observational accuracy, applying light and shadow, perspective, proportion and scale or improving line quality and composition. 2. Improve painting skills by working confidently with acrylic paints and related media, exploring techniques such as colour mixing, blending, layering, and texture creation. 3. Produce at least two original pieces of artwork that demonstrate the effective use of the drawing and painting skills learned during the course. Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new art-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress

Is This Course Suitable For Me?
This course is ideal for beginners and those with some experience in drawing and painting who wish to develop their skills in acrylic painting. It offers the opportunity to explore materials and techniques, build confidence, and produce original artwork while refining your personal style.

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some sessions will include theory and professional related training such as H&S, risk assessments, public liability etc. Learners will need the following tools and equipment please do not purchase until you are sure the course will run: You will need to prepare the following tools and equipment before the start of the course: • A set of acrylic paints (primary colours plus black and white recommended to start) • A variety of brushes suitable for acrylic painting (different shapes and sizes, including flat, round, and filbert brushes) • A palette for mixing colours (A tear-off stay-wet palette is recommended) • Palette knives for mixing and creating texture effects • Canvas boards, stretched canvases or acrylic painting paper • A water container and cloths or paper towels for cleaning brushes • An apron or old clothing to protect against spills Additional materials may be recommended as the course progresses, and your tutor will advise you before making further purchases.

Will There Be Additional Costs?
Learners are expected to provide their own materials for most activities; however, easels and drawing boards will be available for use. A list of required materials will be shared at appropriate stages of the course. Please consult with the tutor before making significant purchases.

What Could I Go On To Do After This Course?
This is an Art Specialism course level 1A, upon completing this course, learners can progress onto Level 1B but cannot redo this course at the same level or lower-level courses or go back onto general Drawing & painting classes. Learners can book onto any other Art specialism or Creative & Culture courses from 1A upwards. Your tutor can talk to you about another subject related course available. The next acrylic painting course is: R251195A Level 1B. You may also wish to explore our accredited BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Skills course. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

What Is The Attendance Policy?
Multiple sessions- To get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

Health & Safety
Health and Safety Disclaimer By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that art involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is an art activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with art materials. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience because of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.