Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
$540.00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.
Course details
Create beautiful artwork in style, without the messiness used in traditional painting. Learn the basic foundations of inking your own digital drawing composition with precision control of brushwork, with the user-friendly and easily accessible Krita digital drawing software.
Application information
Notepad and writing materials.
Docents, art enthusiasts, art students and anyone with an interest in this subject or in art history in general.
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Impressionism to Post Impressionism
The course will trace the history and development of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism and the artists within these movements. It will discuss how the innovations of both the Impressionists and the Post-Impressionists ushered in the beginnings of modern art. The course will take a thematic approach in understanding the changes which took place that created an artistic revolution. Themes that will be covered include the impact of science and technology on art, particularly in the development of photography art patronage, styles and techniques, and Japonisme (influence of Japanese art). Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne …
Chinese Calligraphy: History and Art
This foundational course explores the historical evolution and cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy, tracing its origins from ancient China to its modern influence on artistic expression. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how this revered art form developed through different dynasties, studying iconic calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi and Zhang Xu and their contributions to various script styles. Hands-on sessions will introduce the Four Treasures of the Study—brush, ink, inkstone and rice paper—allowing students to practice fundamental brush techniques and master different script styles, including Seal Script (篆书), Clerical Script (隶书), Regular Script (楷书), Running Script (行 书) and …
Ceramics for Absolute Beginners I, II, III & IV
Use clay to form objects that are both functional and non-functional. Techniques covered in Level I include pinching, coiling and slab construction. Levels II and III focus on wheel-throwing techniques. The prerequisite for Level II and above courses is the completion of the previous level or prior experience. Applicants who wish to join Level II and above and have prior experience in ceramics are required to submit artworks for the trainer’s review. Applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to start from Level I. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.
