Trident Learning

This introductory course to drawing develops observational skills through experimentation with various approaches, styles, techniques and media as students are challenged to truly see and translate observation into inventive, expressive and thoughtful drawings. Students explore a variety of themes and subject matter, mainly still life, landscape/architecture and the human figure.  The course is made up of two modules: Objective Drawing and Figure Drawing

This course assists students in expanding their drawing and painting skills aesthetically and conceptually. The aim is to support students in the exploration of drawing and painting through a diverse range of attitudes and proposals.  The students will develop their skills and understanding through experimentation with materials, methods and visual problems/ideas. The course consists of one module in drawing and one module in painting.

This second 2-dimension (2-D) visual language course continues the exploration of the elements and principles of visual language begun in Visual Language 1. This is an intensive course focusing on primarily on design and concept development to arrive at a personal solution to a given theme or problem. This design component is covered in Module 1 and supported by two introductory modules; one on printmaking and the other on photography.

This second course in the visual communication series presents the principles of 3D design and guides students in the making of models. Technical drawing skills are provided to enable students to produce appropriate plans. Recognising that 3D is the major tool for capturing, communicating and exploring ideas in architectural design, the course explores materials and techniques that are used in making models.

This course will introduce both additive and subtractive methods of working.  ‘Drawing’ in 3D; the vessel; sculpture in the round, as well as both high and low relief.  Concepts and qualities such as durability tension, compression and extension will encourage students to realise his/her own ideas.