Study a Drawing Foundation course with OCA
Drawing is fundamental to developing as an artist and there is no quick or instant solution to becoming good at drawing.
It needs a lot of practice, over a long period. This Open Foundations drawing course will give you the best starting point to develop basic drawing skills, explore different ways of using materials and tools, and discover drawing as a pleasurable and inventive activity.
You will also gain a good understanding of what drawing is and might be, and be aware of contemporary drawing practice. On completion of the five parts of the course you should have gained sufficient skills and enough confidence to go on to further study with the Open College of the Arts, and be able to decide on the nature and direction of your future studies and art practice.
Course Aims
The course will encourage you to:
- Observe closely.
- Appreciate the material aspects of drawing.
- Use the visual and physical experience as inspiration for future work.
- See your work in a broader context of contemporary practice.
Course Outcomes
Through the course, you will:
- Gain a developing ability in drawing.
- Show increased inventiveness in your approach to materials and tools.
- Have an improved visual memory.
- Have a greater understanding of what drawing is and might be.
- Be more aware of the performative and material aspects of drawing and their use within contemporary art practice.
- Have more confidence in your potential as an artist and a growing sense of self reliance.
- Be able to decide on the nature and direction of your future studies and art practice.
Foundations
£875
Per course
Level 1 (HE4)
£3,945
For the level
Level 2 (HE5)
£3,260
For the level
Level 3 (HE6)
£3,260
For the level
Breakdown of costs...
Level 1 (HE4) | £1,315 Per course unit (4o credits) | All of the OCA’s Level 1 (HE4) course units are worth 40 credits each. If you’re studying towards an Open degree, you’ll need three Level 1 (HE4) course units to gain the necessarry 120 credits to move on to Level 2 (HE5). |
Level 2 (HE5) | £1,630 Per course unit (6o credits) | All of the OCA’s Level 2 (HE5) course units are worth 60 credits each. If you’re studying towards an Open degree, you’ll need two Level 2 (HE5) course units to gain the necessarry 120 credits to move on to Level 3 (HE6). |
Level 3 (HE6) | £3,260 For the level | OCA’s Level 3 (HE6) course units hold differing amounts of credits depending upon the given Open degree pathway, and therefore are varied in cost. For individual pricing, please see the individual course unit pages on this website. |
Foundations
£1020
Per course
Level 1 (HE4)
£4,380
For the level
Level 2 (HE5)
£3,600
For the level
Level 3 (HE6)
£3,600
For the level
Breakdown of costs...
Level 1 (HE4) | £1,460 Per course unit (40 credits) | All of the OCA’s Level 1 (HE4) course units are worth 40 credits each. If you’re studying towards a degree, you’ll need three Level 1 (HE4) course units to gain the necessary 120 credits to move on to Level 2 (HE5). |
Level 2 (HE5) | £1,800 Per course unit (60 credits) | All of the OCA’s Level 2 (HE5) course units are worth 60 credits each. If you’re studying towards a degree, you’ll need two Level 2 (HE5) course units to gain the necessary 120 credits to move on to Level 3 (HE6). |
Level 3 (HE6) | £3,600 For the level | OCA’s Level 3 (HE6) course units hold differing amounts of credits depending upon the given degree pathway, and therefore are varied in cost. For individual pricing, please see the individual course unit pages on this website. |
Course Sample
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If you have any questions before enrolling, please don’t hesitate to contact us!