Painting and Drawing Taster
Visual Arts
A course by
Wintec
A one-day, hands-on taster course introducing Year 11+ high school students to large-scale painting and drawing techniques using a range of art media.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
The Hub, Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
Core skills this course teaches
Experiment with a range of art materials
Gain practical experience working with dry media, ink, and paint.
Create large-scale visual artworks
Produce artworks on a larger scale, exploring composition and technique.
Develop observational drawing skills
Practice drawing from observation and keeping visual records of what is seen.
What You're Signing Up For
The Painting and Drawing Taster is a fun, hands-on day where students experiment with dry media, ink, and paint on a large scale. Guided by tutors, participants begin with drawing exercises, keep visual records, and progress through experimental tasks that move from direct observation to inventive art. The course is suitable for secondary school students interested in creative and visual arts.
Course Content
- Hands-on art-making activities
- Experimentation with dry media, ink, and paint
- Large-scale visual artworks
- Drawing tasks and observation
- Documenting visual experiences
- Experimental exercises from observation to invention
What you need to know first
Year 11 and above (high school students)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Arts
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Preparation for further study in visual arts
Exploration of career pathways in the creative sector