Certificate Urban Sketching: Sketching & Design
-- viewing nowThe Certificate Urban Sketching: Sketching & Design course is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with essential skills in urban sketching and visual design. This course highlights the importance of on-location drawing, teaching students to capture the essence of urban landscapes and architecture through dynamic and engaging compositions.
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• Fundamentals of Urban Sketching: An introduction to the tools and techniques used in urban sketching, including pen and ink, watercolor, and composition.
• Observation and Perspective: Developing skills in observing and accurately depicting the urban environment, including understanding perspective and vanishing points.
• Composition and Design: Techniques for creating dynamic and interesting compositions, including the use of negative space, balance, and visual weight.
• Sketching People and Movement: Techniques for quickly and accurately sketching people and capturing movement in urban scenes.
• Light and Shadow: Understanding and depicting light and shadow in urban scenes, including the use of value and contrast.
• Color Theory and Application: An introduction to color theory and its application in urban sketching, including the use of color temperature, harmony, and saturation.
• Urban Sketching on Location: Practical tips and techniques for sketching in the field, including working quickly, dealing with weather and lighting conditions, and capturing the essence of a place.
• Urban Sketching as Storytelling: Using urban sketching as a tool for storytelling and documenting the urban environment, including adding text and other elements to sketches.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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