Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drawing by observation for realism. They will learn the basic approaches, techniques, skills and media used in drawing eg. proportion and angles, linear drawing, observing a variety of shapes. They will also be introduced to the use of tone in realism. MATERIALS: A2 sketch pad, 4 sheets A1 cartridge paper, selection of pencils (eg. 2B, 4B, 6B), eraser, natural and compressed charcoals, white conte stick, 1 sheet of grey canvas paper mid tone, masking tape.
Adelaide Central School of Art is located in the city of Adelaide, which is the capital of South Australia. Founded in 1836, Adelaide is the centre of the economic, cultural, political and social life of the State. It is an attractive, well-planned city of wide streets and boulevards, squares, parklands and a mixture of historic and modern buildings. Adelaide has a low cost of living and a safe and pleasant environment and is ideal for an academically and personally rewarding study experience. Adelaide is centrally situated between golden beaches and the Adelaide foothills, not far from the superb South Australian winery districts of McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley. Adelaide Central School of Art is easily accessible by bus, taxi, car or bicycle from most of the popular student accommodation locations. The School campus is located in the centre of the leafy suburb of Norwood which is one of Adelaide's premier food, entertainment and sporting precincts. Norwood Parade has a cosmopolitan mix of restaurants, cafes, cinemas, boutiques, and a huge variety of shops and services for all students needs. It is only minutes from the city centre of Adelaide on Bus route 123/124 where students can explore the gourmet delights of the Central Markets and the cultural institutions of North Terrace amongst many other attractions.