I decided to quit my job to pursue my love for Scenic Painting, James' course was a great place to start as it gave me the knowledge I needed to begin my new career. I loved this course, and highly recommend it as it's not just about teaching you 'how to paint or draw,’ it goes above and beyond. ![]() From these meetings I got my first couple of jobs! They were both fascinating to listen to and really shone a light on working in the industry. It was really useful having James' perspective guide us with CV, letters, approach and general advice about the type of companies you could work for it really does boost your confidence which is important when you are just starting out.ĭuring the cloth weeks we worked with an experienced theatre designer and were also introduced to one of Scenic Painters alumni who has started his own scenery painting business. There is a lot of focus on your approach to employers who they are and where to find them. The real extra bonus in this course, which I didn't know before I booked, was how geared it is into getting students into work. It is very fast-paced so you get a lot done, and you have to keep track of what's-in-which-bucket as by the end of the day it is quite a mish-mash collection! However you're provided with very detailed 'how-to' notes and written advice to refer back to, which is a fantastic resource, and allows you to just focus on the demo's and your work. Personally I loved transforming piles of MDF or Vac-form into: textured brick walls distressed wood rusty metal and ageing interiors - they are wonderful techniques of fakery! With cloths and distressing on top, everything felt covered. I was really drawn to the variety of effects on the curriculum, i.e: not just one type of brick and one type of metal, but a huge range. Some courses were only a week (and looked very basic) or were full-time year long courses which I couldn't afford for time and money, but the choice here was perfect for me. I wanted to be at a level which I would feel comfortable entering this world of work and I needed to add 'scenic painting/art' to that list. I did a lot of research before I booked I had been doing a variety of creative industry courses to broaden my skill-set. The variety of techniques he demonstrates, as well as working discussions, prepare you to enter the industry with a great working understanding of how to approach each job. You can then start to build upon that and work out options for putting them to use with anything that is then thrown at you. Its a great way to find out whether you would want to pursue this line of work further, but most importantly, James gives you the tools you need to start thinking like a scenic painter. We covered a huge amount -which was ideal, because you learn a mental library of techniques to refer to. ![]() He wants to impart as much useful knowledge as possible and has clearly thought a lot about the structure of the course, and getting across what the work will really entail. I thought the way he broke it down for us was brilliant. You really benefit from James' own experience in the industry. He demystifies everything from working processes, to applying for jobs and finding work, in an informative and matter of fact way -so it all seems more manageable and obtainable. Without overwhelming, James packs a huge amount of information about working in the industry into the two weeks and teaches a vast amount of techniques. I've just completed James Rowse's Scenic Painters course and it was absolutely worth doing -I recommend it to everyone who is considering finding out more about the profession. The advice he gave on CV writing, portfolios and websites was invaluable, as is his continued support, long after the course has ended. Not only does James teach loads of really useful painting processes, but offers constant advice and insight about the other sides to the business, such as who to approach for work, and how to present yourself professionally. I went in with no knowledge of the industry, let alone any technical knowhow, and after an action packed, fully practical two weeks, emerged with much better chances of starting a career as a scenic painter. The DAP scenic painting course really has proved to be an amazing investment. ![]() I have a new confidence now to go looking for work and will in turn encourage anyone with an interest in scenic art to enrol I was already sure that it would be a good idea for me to do it too, but did not realise just how many different scenic effects and techniques we would cover, with such excellent teaching and support from James. I was really impressed that he included help with CV writing, as well as tips on approaching employers and general advise about starting out in the industry. The DAP Scenic Art Course was recommended to me by a friend who took part last year.
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