Course Prices
Inside UK
£220.00
Outside UK
£245.00
Instalments UK & International
£220.00 in 3 instalments at £73.33 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
Colour Awareness Online Art Course
Tutored by Alan Dedman BA, RAS, PGCE and Monika Cilmi BA, MA, PGCE
If you’d like to understand colour better and use it with confidence, the Colour Awareness Course from London Art College is the perfect choice. A fun and practical introduction to colour theory and application, this short written course will help you build confidence in working with colour — whether for your art, design projects, or personal enjoyment. Your tutor will provide feedback on your coursework tailored to your interests.
What you will learn
- Understanding the colour wheel and colour contrast
- How colour is formed and perceived
- Practical exercises to explore colour in everyday life
- Applying colour theory to art, design, and print
- Using colour to create mood, evoke memories, and enhance creativity
Colour awareness is useful for artists, designers, gardeners, and anyone interested in visual creativity. By the end of the course, you’ll have a working knowledge of how colours interact and how to use them effectively.
Course details
- Suitable for beginners — no prior art skills required
- Flexible online learning with tutor feedback
- Typically completed in 3–4 months, with up to 2 years allowed
- Learn at your own pace with no deadlines
🖼️ Student Gallery
View examples of work created by our Colour Awareness students: Visit the Colour Awareness Student Gallery →
❤️ Student Feedback
"The courses and the material provided are awesome. The possibility of pursuing the course from anywhere in the world and getting your work evaluated by actual artists is great."
— S Unnadkat
❓ FAQs
Do I need any art experience to take this course?
No. The Colour Awareness Course is suitable for complete beginners as well as creative enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of colour.
How long does the course take?
Most students complete the course in 3–4 months, but you have up to 2 years to finish at your own pace.
Will I receive tutor feedback?
Yes. Your tutor will provide personalised feedback on your coursework to help you understand and apply colour effectively.
Students are able to upload their artwork to the 'The Art Room' on our website. Each student is
given a unique username and password on enrolment for their own private area in
The Art Room.
Students can upload their artwork for the tutor to collect and
critique. The tutor will then upload feedback for the student to download. If
you do not have facilities to upload your artwork, you can mail your artwork to
the tutors centre and receive your artwork back with your critique.
It is essential you label all
packages/artwork with your student number.
All our courses are written to be your comprehensive guide into
each of their subject matters. We understand that students appreciate
clarification about various aspects of their work from a course tutor, whom
provide reassurance that techniques are put into practice effectively.
Each courses has its own dedicated Tutor. The tutor keeps the
course up to date and relevant to today's students. They are available to the
individual student for advice and encouragement. Each course has regular
exercises and assignments that are constructed in such a way as to give the
student the opportunity to practice the techniques learnt on the course and to
test themselves as they go along. Students are encouraged to submit the
assignment work to the college for the tutor to critique.
Coursework can be submitted online, as digital photographs, in your individual art room account and the tutor will upload their critique for you to download and retain forever.
On successful completion of this course you will have studied new skills and gained knowledge for your own enjoyment and development.
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Below are a few images from the course itself.
Enjoy a More Colourful Life with the Colour Awareness Course.
The courses and the material provided is awesome. The possibility of pursuing the course from anywhere in the world and getting your work evaluated by actual artists is great.