online drawing development year

Designed by artists, for artists, the Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is an innovative course that has been devised to allow arts graduates and those with a developing studio practice, to benefit from live online drawing tuition and a structured critical dialogue with tutors, mentors, and peers over the course of three terms.

Flexible and part-time, students will be able to curate their own programme of courses each term, allowing for a balance between work, studio time and other commitments. Delivered online, the course also suits those who live outside of the UK or have specific access needs.

We welcome applications from artists with practices in fine art, sculpture, photography, architecture, illustration, animation, design, fashion and textiles who feel they would benefit from an opportunity to develop their visual language through drawing.

Applications close on 25 September 2024, to start January 2025.

Hear from students:

“The authenticity and supportive nature of the tutoring and admin has given me the confidence to take risks, stretch my ideas and enrich my thinking. As practising artists, the tutors understand the rollercoaster of creativity, the highs and lows and therefore are able to facilitate and support you through this process.” Charlie O’Sullivan, ODDY 24 (Devon, U.K.)

“I was sceptical about taking these classes on Zoom, but it has been a revelation and I love the flexibility of it, it very much works for me in my current circumstances.” Sonja Witts, ODDY 2024 (Outer Hebredies, Scotland)