Course details
| NZQF Level | 1 |
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About the course
Practise painting approaches to describe a range of different subjects.
- To use various expressive and observational painting approaches to render a range of subjects and/or ideas.
- To use oil or acrylic paint to describe the texture/materiality of a range of subjects.
- Identify basic compositional elements.
- Identify strengths in your own work.
- Identify and find solutions to unresolved areas in own work.
This course consists of 2 weekend workshops held during the school term and caters for all skill levels.
Please see 'frequently asked questions' for a list of what to bring.
To enrol on this course, please click on the Apply Now button.
If you are new to NMIT, please provide us with a verified copy(external link) of your ID upon application or enter your NSN (National Student Number). If your NSN is unverified, we will request a verified copy(external link) of your ID.
If you are a full-time secondary school student, NMIT is able to enrol you if you meet all of the following:
- are 15 years of age and over, and
- attend this course outside of normal school hours, and
- have obtained approval from your school principal (or approval from your home school supervisor if you are homeschooled).
Please email your documents to [email protected].
If you live in New Zealand, please click on the Apply Now button to enrol.
If you are new to NMIT, please provide us with a verified copy(external link) of your ID including your visa upon application or enter your NSN (National Student Number). If your NSN is unverified, we will request a verified copy(external link) of your ID.
Please note that you will be required to pay insurance(external link) if you wish to attend this course.
Please email your documents to [email protected].
Do I need to have any painting experience?
There are no pre-requisites for this course, beginners, intermediate and advanced painters welcome.
What equipment will be provided?
Studio equipment is provided i.e. easels, tables and glass palettes. You supply your own paints, brushes and painting supports.
Do I need to supply my own materials?
Yes. You will need to supply your own paint, brushes and painting supports i.e. stretched canvas, canvas panel or primed paper.
Impressions Art Supplies in Richmond gives 10% off all purchases if you’re registered for this course. They have my list of recommended materials.
Paints
To avoid becoming precious using expensive professional artists’ quality paints I recommend good student quality paints i.e. Winton or Rowney Georgian for oils and Atelier Interactive or Liquitex for acrylics.
Essential colours:
- Titanium White
- Cadmium Yellow Pale or Chrome Yellow
- Cadmium Red
- French Ultramarine
- Viridian
- Burnt Sienna
- Yellow Ochre
- Burnt Umber.
Other valuable starter colours:
- Cadmium Yellow
- Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson
- Cerulean Blue
- Raw Umber.
Brushes
Brushes need to be long handled and hog bristle is best for oils, although synthetic brushes can be used if a smoother finish is required. I recommend a range of sizes ofroundbrushes, from #2-12 and a couple of filbert brushes can be added.Flat brushes are not recommended. Impressions Art Supplies has my recommended list.
Important note
If unsure about materials, keep buying to a minimum until after the 1stsession.
Please note no mineral turpentine is to be used in class. Different cleaning options will be discussed.
About the provider
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough.
NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs.
You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.