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Being Creative - Painting Foundations

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Altrincham Campus

Further Details

Age

Adult

Department

Art & Design

Course Start Date

Wednesday 16th September 2026

Course Duration

Part-time, 5 Weeks

Course Time

18:30:00 - 20:30:00

Course Fee

£ 0.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

APQ-CYXZ-1274

Course Overview

Incorporating painting and drawing skills. There will be a different assignment each week, which will require some earlier preparation at home such as gathering ideas, some drawing/research in your sketchbook and thinking about materials

Students are required to have elements of a basic starter kit – Paint brushes, acrylic and/ or gouache paints, sketch pad and pencils

Course Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements

What you will Learn

Colour, composition, mark making, colour values, surfaces, grounds and mediums are covered in this course that will explore technical aspects of painting in acrylics and/or gouache with a weekly project and home-study.

Assessment

Tutor feedback
Group discussions

Progression

Creative Arts and Crafts
Ceramics
Floristry

Career Options

After completing Being Creative – Painting Foundations, learners can progress to further study in art and design or explore a range of creative career pathways. Opportunities may include working as an artist, illustrator, community arts worker, gallery assistant, mural artist, or creative workshop facilitator. The course also provides a strong foundation for developing a portfolio and pursuing specialist creative qualifications and careers within the arts and creative industries.

Mandatory Units

There are no mandatory units

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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