Portrait Drawing - Visual Arts

This course will introduce you to the fundamental techniques and creative processes involved in portraiture. We will explore the human face and figure as artistic subjects, using a variety of traditional and contemporary media. Through practical exercises and theoretical studies, you will learn how to observe, interpret, and represent emotions, personality, and identity in your portraits.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Develop skills in proportion, anatomy, and facial expression.
• Explore different portraiture styles, including realism, abstraction, and stylisation.
• Experiment with various artistic media (e.g., pencil, charcoal, watercolour, digital tools).
• Understand the historical significance of portraiture.
• Explore famous portraits from diverse art movements.
• Produce a final portrait project that demonstrates technical and creative growth.