WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW before deciding on an online course?
Some questions might be obvious. Some are not. Some online tutorial websites are helpful. Some are not. This page was created with the help of very many students. Interestingly the information now available to students has improved enormously since I created this checklist! :) |
This checklist of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) help you to decide:
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COMMENTS
I asked botanical art students on Facebook about online instruction in botanical art and illustration. These are their frequently asked questions about what they want to know. (Comments do not reference individual respondents or individual courses). |
QUESTIONS
Students told me questions they wanted to ask. I also added in a few of my own which I think help provide a well informed and balance view of what is on offer |
Student Comments
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COURSE OUTLINE questions
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Student Comments
I have been searching for suitable online botanical art courses but I am having a bit of a hard time deciding because none of the courses could tell me in advance whether it is for someone who has not painted in watercolor/pencil colors before. When they say for beginners, I don't know if they are saying beginners of botanical Art OR art beginners in general. |
ART PROFICIENCY/ SKILLS LEVEL questions
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The cost of a course also includes the cost of any art materials (paints, brushes etc) and any other equipment the student needs to acquire before the course starts. But buying very specific art materials and equipment is easier said than done for some.
...it would be helpful to have a list of materials and alternatives to see in advance because living where I do, I can't always purchase what's needed and purchasing from overseas sometimes is not an option. This applies to many painting mediums. Thank you! |
ART MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT questions
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Interestingly students did not comment on the skill set required. However it's simply NOT POSSIBLE to do online courses without
SKILLS REQUIRED are likely to include: Communication / accessing digital information
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PROFICIENCY questions TECHNOLOGY questions
ONLINE PROFICIENCY questions
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Information about the tutor(s) and their experience of botanical art and/or teaching qualifications/experience adds credibility to a site.
Student Comments The issue for students is whether to invest in / buy instruction:
(Bear in mind that some people start teaching when their motor skills or eyesight start to let them down in terms of producing artwork. Others balance teaching with being an artist) |
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TUTOR(S) questions TUTOR'S TRACK RECORD
TUTOR'S ARTISTIC PROFICIENCY
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Videos are being increasingly used to deliver "how to" information
Student Comments
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VIDEO questions
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Student Comments
Students told me about the options they'd experienced and these are reflected in the questions Students very much want to know
Matters of concern related to
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FEEDBACK questions
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Student Comments
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COMMUNITY questions
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Student Comments
Note: Sometimes emails get missed - you are recommended to try again. This depends on what type of course you buy. Some have more responsive tutors - because you are buying the tutor's time not just their videos. |
COMMUNICATION questions
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Student Comments
There were concerns:
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COST questions
PAYMENT questions
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