Certificate in Watercolour Painting (Basic)
This course provides structured and medium-specific training for beginners, or learners from the related creative industries, such as designers, artists and drafters, looking to enhance their skills. The lessons are crafted systematically in sequential order. In both theory and practice, learners will acquire skills in terms of visualisation and application through the watercolour medium. In the Visual Studies module, learners will grasp basic line, shape, contour, light/shadow and perspective concepts. These foundational skills are essential in the second module on watercolour painting.
Module 1 - Visual Studies in Watercolour
(8 sessions x 3 hours)
This module introduces the fundamentals of drawing, composition and colour theory, strengthening learners' observation and visualisation skills. Learners will practise line works, perspective, measuring techniques, negative spaces, and rendering techniques such as shading and hatching relevant to watercolour painting.
Module Content:
- Lines and Visualisation
- Linear Perspective
- Negative Spaces
- Crate and Measuring Technique
- Contours: From Shapes to Form
- Light and Shadow
- Painting in Monochrome
Module 2 - Watercolour Painting
(8 sessions x 3 hours)
In this module, learners will practise and apply watercolour techniques for still life. Lessons will cover light and transparency, planning and forethought, application of technique within context, handling of colour and tone, as well as observation.
Module Content:
- Still-Life Monochrome
- Basic Colour Theory
- Colour Temperature
- How to Mute Colours
- Still-Life Painting
- Floral Painting