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Life Drawing

Life Drawing

$882.00
$980.00 $882.00
EARLY FEE SOLD OUT
GST included where applicable.

On Campus
20 Jul - 14 Sep 2024 (Sat)
10:00am - 2:00pm

Work directly from the nude figure to understand the balance between observed figuration and abstract formal qualities. All fundamental drawing elements are considered, including compositional issues of the human form, space and structure.
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Course Details

Course Program: Term 3 2024

Start Date: 20 July 2024

End Date: 14 September 2024

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Number of classes: 8

Discipline: Drawing

Lecturer: Noel Thurgate

Age: 16 years and over

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location: National Art School

Terms and Conditions of Enrolment 

Course Overview

In this course you will work directly from the nude figure to explore and develop observational skills and perceptual awareness, and understand the balance between observed figuration and abstract formal qualities.

All fundamental drawing elements are considered, including compositional issues of the human form, space and structure. Special attention will be given to dynamic and gestural expression of the figure.

Noel Thurgate will be mindful of each student’s abilities and understanding of drawing, allowing for a personal growth path to emerge with greater understanding and awareness of both formal and expressive qualities.

*Please note: The course is not held on Saturday 7 September due to the NAS Open Day. The course will continue the following Saturday on 14
September. You are welcome to attend the NAS Open Day with friends, family and colleagues.

*NAS Short Courses are open to students of ages 16 years and over. The NAS Art Club is open to students from ages 15 years and over.

*Drawing and painting short courses may be held in upstairs studios. If access to stairs is not suitable, please contact NAS Short Courses Administration at short.courses@nas.edu.au

Lecturer Profile

Noel Thurgate is an artist with over 30 years’ experience in teaching drawing, including nine years as Head of Drawing at the National Art School. His work draws inspiration from the figure and the landscape, and his outdoor and studio drawings explore and develop the underlying abstract qualities found in nature. Noel has exhibited since 1975 in shows ranging from the Young Contemporaries, the Archibald Prize and the Kedumba Drawing Award to numerous solo exhibitions, and his work is held in state, regional and institutional collections.

Art Materials

Students must supply their own art materials, please refer to the list below.

  • Willow charcoal (various sizes), compressed charcoal and a range of lead pencils (2B–6B)
  • Hard eraser
  • 2 bulldog clips
  • Masking tape
  • Block of cartridge paper – A1 size

Other papers will be purchased throughout the course, available from Parkers Art Supplies on campus.

Enclosed footwear is essential.

  • PARKERS FINE ART SUPPLIES

    Parkers Fine Art Supplies have a location of the NAS campus and offer a discount for NAS short courses students. To discuss and order art materials please contact Parkers:

    Phone: +61 2 9247 9979

    Email: parkersartsupplies@aapt.net.au

    Parkers Fine Art Supplies Website 

  • COVID-19 POLICY

    In line with NAS Covid Safety Guidelines, all students and visitors must be fully vaccinated or have a medical contraindication form completed by a health professional.

    Protective clothing and covered footwear essential