The iPad will never
replace actual painting but it is a useful and exciting tool for creative
people and I really think it can enhance the artistic process for regular
painters.
It has the advantage
of being a whole studio in one place. There is a choice of tools, different
size brushes and amazing range of colours all at the touch of a finger or
stylus.
We will have no
difficulty filling the week with some interesting exercises. At the end of the
course I am confident you will know enough to make your exciting pictures at
home.
THIS COURSE IS FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
MONDAY
We will look at the
basic functions of the iPad and introduce to the class to the app Procreate. This
will include both colour and tool selection. I have decided that is better to
focus on one app. To learn all the basic functions thoroughly, rather than
looking at a different app every day. On Friday we will look at what other apps
offer.
At the end of the
session you can send an image to the printer and it will be printed right away.
TUESDAY
We will look further
into the Procreate app and examine some of the presets. We will look at all the
possibilities these offer. At the end of the session we will draw and paint a
small vase of flowers and print off the image.
WEDNESDAY
We will look at the
paper choices available within Procreate and also examine in detail the main
menu. After coffee, we will go out into the college grounds to draw a
landscape.
THURSDAY
We will look at
Photos and their creative uses with the iPad, looking at filters and cropping,
we will make a photomontage and after coffee look at the use of layers.
FRIDAY
We will cover any
outstanding issues, looking at the use of markup to add lettering to your photos
and also have a brief look at some other art apps.
THINGS TO BRING
You must bring your
own iPad and stylus, you do not need the very expensive stylus from Apple. A
simple one bought from the Internet costing no more than 5 pounds is sufficient
at this stage.
The Procreate app
must be downloaded. Do not forget to bring your charger.
Apps do change so
keep your eye on your emails also I will inform summer school office if there
are any changes and they will inform you.
The college will provide
as part of the course, paper to print on and the ability to send your image to
a printer and print it immediately.
I look forward very
much to guiding you through the exciting and creative process of getting you to
know your iPad.
