Introduction to Mixed Media

Course summary
This course consists of one unit, which is equal to approximately 72 hours of study. It provides an ideal grounding for students who have no previous experience of working with mixed media and would like to build their confidence. The course covers a range of basic mixed media techniques such as papermaking, mono printing and mark making, and working with conventional and unconventional materials.  It explores the use of colour, proportion and scale, and pattern and texture.
Students work initially in monochrome, progressing to the use of colour in the production of a workbook of mixed media examples.
On completion of this course, students will have a broad skills base and a thorough understanding of mixed media techniques. They will also have learned to look at things differently. On completion of this course students may wish to progress to “Working with Mixed Media”
The course involves approximately 72 hours of study.

What’s included in the fee?
The course fee includes unlimited online tuition and support, together with access to comprehensive course materials and to a secure personal online studio, where you can upload and store images of your work and communicate with your tutor.

All courses are supported by comprehensive learning materials which provide step by step instructions for the completion of exercises and projects, together with suggestions for further study and information on artists, techniques and materials.