Course Catalogue

Introduction to Landscape Painting ADED11548

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 0
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This 5 week course provides a practical approach to painting landscapes, and is suitable for both beginners and those who wish to consolidate their existing skills, no matter their preferred medium. Through a variety of demonstrations and lessons we will concentrate on the importance of composition, colour mixing and mark making in landscape painting. Materials are not provided.

Timetable

3 hours per week for 5 weeks

Block 3, weeks 1-5: Thursdays, 10.00-13.00

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

No summative assessments will be undertaken.

Course Aims

■ To introduce students to the skills necessary to develop colour mixing and mark making in landscape painting

■ To introduce students to different methods of paint application and painting techniques

■ To improve students' awareness, insight and perception of landscape painting

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Demonstrate practically their acquired technical skills in brushwork, paint application and mark making in their landscapes

■ Demonstrate practically a confident and expressive approach to their landscape painting

■ Create complex artwork through an improved understanding of drawing and painting processes

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions