Oil Painting
structured course
Experience the wonders of this traditional painting medium and enjoy the control it provides as you learn of its different possibilities.
We offer three progressive levels for this course:
BEGINNER
In our beginner oil painting course, students will learn the fundamental techniques of painting in oil, basic colour theory application, creating 3D forms and how to build up a painting from start to finish with consideration to planning of layers.
WEEK
CONTENT
DESCRIPTION
01
Introduction to oil paint & techniques
Introduction to the characteristics of oil paint, brushes and tools and the basic oil painting techniques.
02
application of techniques
Understand how to apply the different oil painting techniques to achieve likeness for different subject matters.
03
tones, highlights & Shadows
Learn how a range of tones in artworks can visually create 3D forms in 2D art.
04
basic colour theory
Introduction to the basics of colours, colour terms and how to mix paints.
05
Colour temperature & Schemes
Learn about different colour schemes and temperatures and how to apply them in a painting.
06
Starting a painting & underpainting
Artwork part 1
Understanding the initial steps of starting a painting such as underpainting, sketching and building up layers.
07
building up form
Artwork part 2
Develop sensitivities to tone and colour when building up forms in an artwork.
08
detailing
artwork part 3
Learn good brush control and what to look out for when working on the details in an artwork.
certification
Upon completion of all lessons in this course, students will be presented with a certificate of participation for this particular course.
No certification will be provided if the 8 lessons are not completed.
Intermediate
In our intermediate oil painting course, we will be focusing on challenging reflective and translucent objects as well as how to create visual depth in artworks.
WEEK
CONTENT
DESCRIPTION
01
Intermediate colour theory
With the knowledge of basic colour theory, build sensitivities in selecting, mixing and matching accurate and complex colours.
02
reflective & transparent surfaces
Artwork part 1
Learn how to demystify painting reflective and transparent surfaces as you understand how to observe shape and tones within these complicated objects.
03
reflective & transparent surfaces
Artwork part 2
Focusing on matching contrasts and values between the subject and its background, we will learn how to find the balance between objects to enhance reflective or translucent and transparent effects.
04
Depth & perspective
(Drawing)
Understanding depth and perspective in artworks in 1 & 2 point perspective drawing as well as how depth and space can be created in loosely painted city scenes.
05
Depth & perspective
(painting)
Artwork part 1
Discover the considerations in sketching when starting an artwork with spatial depth and how to approach the initial layers of painting and their required techniques.
06
Depth & perspective
(painting)
Artwork Part 2
Learn to build up a painting with the techniques previously taught, focusing on forms, tones, and colour matching.
07
Depth & Perspective
(painting)
Artwork Part 3
Learn to fine tune an artwork by focusing on the different detailing requirements for objects at different distances.
08
Exam (3 HOURS)
Students will take part in a simple examination to test the application of their skills learnt. The type of certificate presented after the finished course is dependent on the results of this exam.
certification & Examination
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All 7 lessons have to be completed before you take the examination.
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The examination is optional and cannot be replaced with another lesson or refunded if you opt not to take it.
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Students with a passing grade for the examination will receive a Certificate of Achievement for this particular course.
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Students who do not pass the examination or choose not to take the examination after completing the 7 lessons will received a Certificate of Participation for this particular course.
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No certification will be provided if the 7 lessons are not completed.
advanced
In our advanced oil painting course, we will be focusing on realistic portrait painting in different angles. Good observational skills is required for this course as we teach you proportion in portrait drawing and painting as you learn to create accurate portraits in greyscale and realistic skin tones with attention to details.
WEEK
CONTENT
DESCRIPTION
01
facial features
Learn how to break down facial features into simple shapes before learning how to build form through painting.
02
portrait proportion
Frontal
(drawing)
Learn how to achieve likeness in portraiture with accurate proportions and find balance within the whole face.
03
greyscale portrait
artwork part 1
Develop sensitivities to slight tonal shifts as light maps the surface of portraits and understand how it builds forms within the face.
04
greyscale portrait
artwork part 2
Build highlight and shadow to increase contrast and enhance the 3D form in portraits along we attention to details.
05
portrait proportion
angled
(Drawing)
Identify and understand how foreshortening distorts shapes in the human face when viewed from different angles.
06
full colour portraits
Artwork part 1
Learn how to mix accurate and complex skin tones as well as how to break down shapes of highlights and shadows on a human face as you build up the initial layers of an oil portrait
07
full colour
portraits
Artwork part 2
Colour correcting and building up of the final details in your portraits.
08
exam (3 HOURS)
Students will take part in a simple examination to test the application of their skills learnt. The type of certificate presented after the finished course is dependent on the results of this exam.
certification & Examination
-
All 7 lessons have to be completed before you take the examination.
-
The examination is optional and cannot be replaced with another lesson or refunded if you opt not to take it.
-
Students with a passing grade for the examination will receive a Certificate of Achievement for this particular course.
-
Students who do not pass the examination or choose not to take the examination after completing the 7 lessons will received a Certificate of Participation for this particular course.
-
No certification will be provided if the 7 lessons are not completed.
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Complete all your lessons within your validity period (4 lesson set in 6 consecutive weeks or 8 lesson set in 10 consecutive weeks) and receive 5% off your next Steady Learner Set when you start your new set in the week after your set expires are earlier. You may choose to attend more than 1 lesson per week as long as there are available seats
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Complete all your lessons without missing a week (4 lesson set in 4 consecutive weeks or 8 lesson set in 8 consecutive weeks) and receive 10% off your next Steady Learner Set when you start your new set in the immediate following week. You may choose to attend more than 1 lesson per week as long as there are available seats.