Urban Sketching Course With Ian Fennelly


Urban Sketching Course With Ian Fennelly

Course Code DSU301
Qualification Short Course
Payment Options Upfront & Payment Plans
Delivery Online

Whether you’re brand new to urban sketching or a confident artist, this engaging, video-based online course teaches you step-by-step how to go from blank page, to capturing the bustle and beauty of the world around you, in the unique and fashionable style that is urban sketching.
 

Whether you’re brand new to urban sketching or a confident artist, this engaging, video-based online course teaches you step-by-step how to go from blank page, to capturing the bustle and beauty of the world around you, in the unique and fashionable style that is urban sketching.

Each carefully constructed tutorial takes an over-my-shoulder approach to teaching – all delivered by artist Ian Fennelly in his authentic, warm and humorous style, that simply doesn’t feel like learning.

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Through Urban Sketch Course, Ian breaks down his well-loved style into easy-to-follow steps, while revealing sketching and painting tricks and techniques he has developed and refined through years of dedication to the craft of urban sketching.

Best of all, you can do it too! To learn urban sketching, all you need is a fine-line pen, a simple sketch book and a willingness to watch, listen and learn from a coveted urban sketcher and captivating teacher.

Urban Sketch Course Modules

Urban Sketch Course consists of eight, packed artistic training modules, delivered instantly to your computer, tablet device or Smart Phone through professional video tuition.

Each module in the course has been carefully crafted to give you an extraordinary arsenal of drawing and painting techniques you can apply immediately to make your images dazzle. And don’t worry if you’re not naturally ‘artistic’ because we start with the very basics before leading you gently up to more advanced techniques.

Importantly, you can pause and rewind each lesson and watch them as many times as you like until you’ve mastered each technique. You have lifetime access. It’s the equivalent of working alongside an experienced instructor and being able to tap into their knowledge, 24/7.

Module One: Introduction

Here's what's covered in this module:

  • Understand what Urban Sketching is
  • Understand the background and origin of Urban Sketching
  • Identify equipment you will use throughout the course
  • Get to know Artist Ian Fennelly
  • Much more!
Module Two: Architectural Sketch
Here's what's covered in this module:
  • Understand how to simplify shapes
  • Understand scale and perspective
  • Identify equipment you will use throughout the course modules
  • Understand how to compose and frame a sketch
  • Much more!
Module Three: Rural Sketch

Here's what's covered in this module:

  • Have an understanding of what a rural sketch is
  • Learn how to effectively use negative space
  • Understand tone
  • Learn about mark making and texture
  • Learn how to start a sketch using paint as your medium
  • Much more!
Module Four: On location: The Cross

Here's what's covered in this module:

  • Understand how to deal with crowds on location
  • Learn how to set up effectively on location
  • Understand the problems faced with sketching on location
  • Learn how to make the most of ‘white space’ and use it to your advantage
  • Understand how to use local colour
  • Learn how to create depth in your sketches
  • Much more!
Module Five: On location: The Clock

Here's what's covered in this module:

  • Understand and learn how to sketch intricate patterns and detail
  • Understand proportional structure and scale
  • Learn how to mix local colour with expressive colour
  • Be able to balance your composition
  • Create 3D effects with visual patterns
  • Much more!
Module Six: On location: The Bandstand

Here's what's covered in this module:

  • Understand the importance of context and setting
  • Learn to sketch around a focal point
  • Understand how to control the elements in your sketch
  • Learn how to mix rural elements with man made
  • Understand how to utilize tones and hues
  • Much more!
Module Seven: On location: The Bridge

Here's what's covered in this module:

  • Experiment with taking risks
  • Learn how to apply and draw with paint straight onto paper
  • Develop your personal and emotional connection with your urban sketch
  • Learn how to blend paints and colours
  • Learn how to evaluate your surroundings
  • Much more!
Module Eight: Self-Assignments

Here's what's covered in this module:

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  • Create your own textures
  • Go out on location independently
  • Sketch from household objects
  • Use light to create 3D objects
  • Much more!
Student support

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How will this course advance my career?

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How else will I benefit from studying with Learning Cloud?

  • Studying online or distance means you can study where you want and at your own pace.
  • Receive career-focused training with practical, hands-on learning.
  • All course materials are provided and all digital platforms are interactive, work on any device and designed to be fun.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning or Skills Recognition may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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