PNT101 Painting

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Course code

PNT101
Locations and dates
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Credits

2

Practise painting approaches to describe a range of different subjects.

You’ll learn:

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.

Entry requirements | Domestic student

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 enrolments@nmit.ac.nz.

Entry requirements | International student

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 enrolments@nmit.ac.nz.

Frequently asked questions

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 of round brushes, from #2-12 and a couple of filbert brushes can be added. Flat brushes are not recommended. Impressions Art Supplies has my recommended list.