ART PRACTICE covers visual art techniques used by artists to express their moods and feelings or record
their life experiences. At Evelyn College of Design, our Art Practice course delves extensively with a bias
to painting and sculpture. The trainees are exposed to the tools, materials and process involved in
production of paintings and sculptures. They also dig into the historical development of these
techniques to identify the art movements and styles while familiarizing with globally
acclaimed/renowned personalities in history and contemporary. Trainees are exposed to the local art
scene through fieldwork where they interact one–on-one with industry players. This is extended further
through collaborative projects with the institutions visited.
COURSE PATHWAYS
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL THREE
Four terms, 14 weeks each with a Total of 18 Units covered. Term 1&2 each covers 5 Units; Term 34
each covers 4 Units. Achieved accreditation Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design.
Learners do not get an exemption from first year Foundation at University
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL FOUR
Two terms, 14 weeks each with a Total of 8 Units covered. Term 1&2 each covers four (4) Units.
Learners achieve a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Art & Design
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL FIVE
Two terms, 14 weeks each with a Total of 6 Units covered. Term 1&2 each covers three (3) Units.
Learners Achieve a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Art and Design and an exemption from first
year Foundation at the discretion of the university’s enrolment requirements.
ONLINE SHORT COURSE IN ART PRACTICE
Introduction to figure drawing
This 6-week course introduces the trainee to approaches in rendering of subjects through
observation and the use of dry media. Various substrates and dry media are explored and
experimented with. Compositions in a wide range of rendering techniques are the result.
Introduction to figure drawing 2
This is a course that introduces the trainee to advanced approaches in rendering of subjects
through observation, memory and abstraction using of both dry and wet media. Various
substrates, dry and wet media are explored and experimented with. Compositions in a wide
range of rendering techniques are the result. Duration 6 weeks
Introduction to water-color painting
This 6-week course introduces the trainee to rendering using a brush and coloured water-
based paints. These are paints that use water as the solvent. The trainee seeks inspiration from
observation, memory and abstraction. Various substrates are also explored and experimented
with.
Introduction to oil painting
This 6-week course introduces the trainee to rendering using a brush and coloured oil-based
paints. These are paints which use turpentine, thinner or white spirit as the solvent. The trainee
seeks inspiration from observation, memory and abstraction. Various substrates are also
explored and experimented with.
Introduction to acrylic painting
This is a course that introduces the trainee to rendering using a brush and coloured acrylic
paints. These are paints also water as the solvent. The trainee seeks inspiration from
observation, memory and abstraction. Various substrates are also explored and experimented
with. Duration 6 weeks.
Water-color Painting 2
This is a course that introduces the trainee to advanced rendering techniques using a brush
and coloured water-based paints. The trainee seeks inspiration from observation, memory and
abstraction. Various substrates are also explored and experimented with. Field visits are
incorporated in the learning process for exposure. Duration 4 weeks.
Oil Painting 2
This is a course that introduces the trainee to advanced rendering using a brush and coloured
oil-based paints. The trainee seeks inspiration from observation, memory and abstraction.
Various substrates are also explored and experimented with. Field visits are incorporated in the
learning process for exposure. Duration 4 weeks.
Acrylic Painting 2
This 4-week course introduces the trainee to advanced rendering using a brush and coloured
acrylic paints. The trainee seeks inspiration from observation, memory and abstraction. Various
substrates are also explored and experimented with. Field visits are incorporated in the learning
process for exposure.
Introduction to art and design
This 6-week theory course that introduces the trainee to the elements and principles of art and
design. The trainee learns of the various sources of artistic or creative inspirations i.e.
observation, memory and abstraction.
Theories on painting movement
This is a theory course that introduces the trainee to the history of art with special emphasis on
the art movements, styles, periods and the many renowned personalities and famous works in
the history of art. Duration 6 weeks