A3073 - Explore: figure drawing – observe and respond

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Start Date: 25/09/2026      End Date: 27/11/2026        Start Time: 10:00      End Time: 12:30        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £180.00 (tuition)     £316.00 (overseas)     £75.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Hanelle Levine        No of Places: FULL - click to check
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
Drawing is approached here as a way to explore and discover — a chance to take risks, make mistakes, and develop your own way of seeing without fear of getting things wrong. The focus is on looking, experimenting, and allowing your work to develop through practice.
Each week it is expected you will work from a different model, exploring a variety of short and longer poses. Through this, you will investigate line, proportion, gesture, and movement, while experimenting with a range of materials, marks, and simple techniques. You will receive individual guidance to support your progress and help you build confidence at your own pace.
This course introduces you to working on easels or donkeys and helps you establish a strong foundation in observational drawing, preparing you to take your work further

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Observe and record the human figure using line, shape, and proportion
* Respond to short and longer poses using a range of drawing approaches
* Explore tone and structure to describe form
* Experiment with different materials and mark making
* Reflect on your drawings and how they are developing.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
None required, but some drawing experience could be helpful.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
None – materials will be provided.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and
where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
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At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of
experience knowledge or current skills.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course.
Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course to you will help you
work to your full potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Please see our website 'Idea Store - Learning' for further information on a range of Visual Arts courses or speak with your tutor. Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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Other info

Other info
We have high expectations regarding attendance and punctuality. We expect 100% attendance for all scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
We acknowledge the rare occasions when that will not be possible, please inform us before the class by emailing ideastoreadmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.
If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course. If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email. Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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