Life Drawing Night Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A short course at Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin School of Art for learners wishing to develop or improve their life drawing skills, focusing on drawing the human figure and expanding visual perception and artistic expression.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Dunedin
It will take a total of 7 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Expand visual perception and expression
Students will learn to perceive and represent the human figure, enhancing their awareness and ability to express what they see through their drawings.
Develop technical drawing skills
Participants will improve their technical proficiency and confidence in life drawing techniques.
Follow professional studio protocols
Students will practice respectful etiquette when working with live models and in a shared studio environment.
What You're Signing Up For
The Life Drawing Night Class provides learners with the opportunity to develop and refine their drawing skills through observational practice, focusing on the human figure as the subject. The course emphasises expanding perception and self-expression in drawing, aiming for growth in technique and confidence regardless of starting skill level. Students work from live (nude) models under the guidance of an experienced local artist and teacher in a professionally managed and supportive studio environment. Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, the course takes place in the Life Drawing Room at the Dunedin School of Art.
Course Content
- Drawing the human figure from live models
- Developing and refining drawing technique
- Understanding and expressing perception through drawing
- Art room etiquette and respectful practice with life models
- Materials and set-up for life drawing
What you need to know first
Learners under 16 require parental consent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Visual Arts
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Further studio art practice
Portfolio development for art school entry
Artist (self-employed, community, or as part of further study)
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