Cost $150 AUD.

The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of the craft of oil painting with an emphasis on the canvas & other mediums, paints, brushes and artistry needed to achieve a good result.

The Advanced Certificate of Oil Painting Skills is a self paced online course covering the key areas of the canvas, the paints, the brushes, and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this fun art area.

 

Topics

What is oil painting?

Who paints?

Aims & goals

Skills used

Locations

The oil painting working environment

Brushes

The palette

The canvas

Gesso

Oils

Acrylics

Water colors

Colors

Mixing

Texture

Impasto

Additives to paints

Drying times

The methods and procedures

Equipment & tools

 

COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.

ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.

ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.

TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.

SEE ALSO
Diploma of Oil Painting Studies – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.

Don’t forget to submit a student enrollment form – it can be found on the home page.