Having had my course materials from OCA, I have been reading through and collecting various materials and art media to use on the course. I think the course is very well set out and began working on the mark making activity in a large notebook to try out different media and grades of pencil. I found that I loved bolder marks most of all and that they were easier to draw with. Using charcoal and smudging the lines gave it a more delicate feel and I also liked patterned marks.