Methods and Processes:
The principles of traditional drawing will be taught and practiced. Line, tone, colour, space, volume, perspective, and proportion will all be investigated so that students gain a facility to draw convincingly form in space. Wet and dry media on various supports will be covered, as will working with rare and unusual drawing materials, with the aim to give students both practical experience as well as an historical perspective on the use of materials and techniques. Students will draw from many subjects, including the life model, built and natural environments and studio set-ups.
 
Self-expression:
Students will be encouraged to discover, select and develop for themselves an appropriate means of expression, relating to the wider context of their work. The development of a personal visual language will be key. Qualities such as spontaneity, immediacy, experimentation, character, rigour, directness, rawness, feeling, innovation, subtlety and sensitivity will be practised.
 
Independent study:
Each student will be encouraged to explore their own ideas through studio work. Work done outside of the School can be used to inform the work done on the course, with students building up the whole body of their practice as an artist through developing their drawing.
 
Historical and Critical Context:
Throughout the course there will be a series of lectures, group seminars, and tutorials. There will also be a selected number of visiting artists to give talks and one-to-one tutorials.