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The Angel Academy of Art's programme is a unique four-level course, developed over 30 years by painter and portraitist, Michael John Angel. It consists of a graduated series of specific exercises, each project building on the lessons learned from the previous one. The course design is based on techniques and methods developed in the 19th century French ateliers and later refined. It is the fastest way possible to learn how to draw and paint representationally at the highest levels. In the end, any artist who can create at this level is able to express artistically whatever he/she wants. Because of the necessities of an extended stay in Italy, many students are only able to study with us for a limited period of time. In these specific cases we encourage the student to push as far as possible into the curriculum in order to gain as much insight into, and experience with, the traditional principles of drawing, given the time allowed. A typical one-term student, for example, can delve deeply into the first phase of the mastery of drawing, dealing with the famous Bargue drawings, in addition to the usual exercises from the live model (constructs, silhouettes, etc.) This 'hands-on' practice can serve as a basis for further home study but cannot be expected to train the individual to the high level required today for a professional artist. However, such a mini-course successfully introduces some of the technical principles to the student. The Academy's aims are to foster a student's skill through classic training and practice using the same methods that were used to teach many of the great masters of the past. At the same time, each student's individual strength and artistic interpretation is encouraged. Boundaries are pushed and the student can emerge as a highly skilled and confident artist. A Diploma of Excellence is awarded to students who complete the Fundamental programme. (See also: Special Workshops held throughout the year.)
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