Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia\'s oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.  

The Open Colleges difference:

·         Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.

·         Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!

·         Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.

·         Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.

·         We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.

·         Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.

·         Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.

Those looking for lessons to help them master the art of illustration should definitely pencil this course in!

Illustration & Drawing Made Easy covers basic drawing theory, including shapes, shade and perspective. It demonstrates how to produce basic shapes and line drawings, and bring human, animal and floral forms to life on paper. With step-by-step instructions on drawing and cartooning techniques, including the use of grids and finishes plus suggestions on how to apply your new-found skills, it will help to bring your hidden talents to the fore.

With talent, training and plenty of practise, you could find yourself in a prime position to market your work to newspapers, magazines, books and beyond!

Subjects

• Art materials
• Basic shapes
• An introduction to common floral shapes
• The importance of perspective in art
• Drawing portraits of people
• Black and white line drawing
• Artistic methodology and applied technique
• The natural world
• Drawing animal portraits
• The wonderful world of fantasy art

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.