Visual Arts
Art is the sensual medium of combining colour and texture to produce things of beauty and utility. Art is about the inner vision being unleashed into outer expressions be that through appreciating the art of others or creating your very own art works.
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A Day in the Life on an Archaeological Dig
<p>The Macquarie Theban Tombs project has been excavating at the Egyptian site of Dra Abu el-Naga in the Valley of the Nobles in Luxor since 1991. Based on first-hand experience from the 2015/16 dig
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Observational Drawing - The Essentials
<p>In this course you will learn the fundamentals of observational drawing. You will be taken from a beginner or hobbyist to a high level of proficiency learning concepts and skills that can be used
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Acrylic Painting
<p>Join us in this course to greatly improve your painting skills! Every 1-2 weeks we progress through beginner to intermediate paintings. Learn effective brushwork techniques and memorable concepts
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Introduction of Colour Ink Chinese Painting
<p>Literati painting reached its climax around second half of 11th century when painters were defiant against the vulgar and lifeless Imperial Academic Style. Intellect elites sought spiritual refuge
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Drawing the Soul: Fundamentals of Portrait Sketching in Pencil and Charcoal
<p>Many beginners believe portrait drawing is the most challenging part of sketching—but it doesn’t have to be. With regular practice and a solid understanding of fundamental techniques, anyone can
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Experimental Drawing and Painting
<p>Experimental approaches to drawing, painting and printmaking. In this course students will learn how to think experimentally in their approach to art-making. Experimental still life, collaging,
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Composing Photographs
<p>Improve the design of your photographs by learning how to see the various design structures, elements, principles and ratios that are involved in constructing a picture. Sensitize yourself to the
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Art Movements - Eras In History
<p>Exploring art from early history to 20th century from Oceania to Asia, Europe and the Americas. Learn the art movements that shaped the works and culture we know today covering the major turning
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Masterpieces in Context
<p>Masterpieces in Context examines individual works by major European artists such as Breughel, Bernini, Manet, Cassatt and Caillebotte. Moving from the 16th century to the late 19th century, the
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Calligraphy for Beginners: Neuland Hand
<p>Neuland Hand is a broad edge typeface designed by Rudolf Koch which we will adapt for both nib and brush calligraphy. Learn with a chisel-shaped nib and brush working to refine your technique based
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