Practical and Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Fine Art Knowledge

Drawing Techniques - Delve into various methods from contour to gesture, learning to render shapes, forms, space, and textures.
Colour Theory - Unravel the world of colours, understanding colour wheels, schemes, and harmonies, and the psychology of colours.
Painting Techniques - Become proficient in using various mediums such as oils, watercolours, or acrylics and techniques like glazing, impasto, or scumbling.
Printmaking - Get acquainted with the diverse printmaking techniques, such as etching, screen printing, woodcut and lithography.
Tools and Material Knowledge - Gain sound knowledge of different art supplies, be it brushes, pallet knives, paints, and canvases, their uses, maintenance, and effects.

Art History Examination - Understand the evolution of fine art, the key periods, movements, and their impact on subsequent arts.
Artist Research - Analyse the works of different artists both in historical and contemporary contexts, and comprehend their interpretation of different themes.
Formal Elements and Principles - Perceive and describe art through formal elements and principles such as line, colour, texture, balance, unity, rhythm.
Conceptual Understanding - Uncover the hidden meanings, messages and impact of art, and learn to express personal or universal ideas in your art.
Critical Analysis and Evaluation - Develop skills to critique and evaluate a piece of art, considering the form, content and context of the work.

Artistic Expression - Combine practical skills and theoretical knowledge to create meaningful artwork that communicates your ideas and engages viewers.
Experimentation and Risk-Taking - Push your creative boundaries, play with materials, techniques and concepts, and see mistakes as pathways to learning.
Personal Style Development - Assemble your influences, preferences, and individual ‘voice’ to cultivate your unique style in artwork.
Reflective Practice - Learn to document your process, observations, reflections, learning points and shifts in understanding for continuous improvement in artistic practice.
Presentation and Display - Understand the impact of how an artwork is displayed or presented, and master the art of preparing and exhibiting your work.