Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Art foundation stage 1

PLEASE NOTE: all interviews for this course have already taken place and all places have been offered.

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Key course information

Dates
14/09/10 - 10/12/10

Day(s)
Tue+Wed+Fri

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £386
Senior fee: £248
Concession: £114

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VA646*

Availability
Available
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Interview required before you can enrol

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. PLEASE NOTE: all interviews for this course have already taken place and all places have been offered.

Call 020 7492 2700 or visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course leads to a nationally recognised qualification called the BTEC Foundation (level 3 / 4) Diploma in Art and Design. This award is considered the ideal preparation for study in Higher Education at either undergraduate or masters level*. It will also give you the core skills and creative techniques for employment as a practicing artist or designer. You will evolve a deep understanding of art and design and will be helped to make decisions about your future within education or the workplace.

Over the four terms of the course you will be taught a wide range of subject specialist disciplines including: painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital art and video, graphic design, ceramics, fashion and textiles. These will be combined with core skills in drawing, basic photography, colour work, personal/critical research that will steadily develop your individual creative direction. In the final stage you will choose two specialist areas and work towards an exhibition that is open to the public. If you would like to see the 2008 exhibition please use the following web address: http://web.mac.com/tmb59/iWeb/Exhibition%20Site/Home.html.

What topics will we cover?

Stage1 is designed to develop your skills and the fundamentals of visual research. There will be workshops in drawing, painting, 3D and Sculpture, for two days per week and life drawing classes in the evenings on Wednesday for half the term. There is one critical studies project looking at movements in art and design including a short written report. You will work in a range of media techniques and environments including structured gallery/ museum visits basic photography and thematic projects. For more detail of the course structure and attendance see course outlines for term 2, 3, 4 or contact visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Make observational and expressive drawings, sculpt and design in resistant and soft materials, create photographs and respond to works by other artists and designers. Build a sketch book with records of gallery visits and some independent research and development of ideas. Your portfolio will show that you are motivated in your studies and that you are ready to move on to term 2.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You do not have to have any formal qualifications but you will be able to talk about your ideas, read assignment tasks, and write about your experiences and goals in art and design. If you get in touch with us, we will invite you to an informal interview, where we will ask you to bring a portfolio showing examples of your creative work. We especially like to see drawing, but we consider all types of work, in any media, and the more recent the better. We will discuss your interests and talk about the course, and how it may be suitable for you. To book and interview please send name and contact details to visualarts@citylit.ac.uk and request an interview time for the Foundation course.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by a team of staff comprised of practising artists, designers and experienced teachers using a wide range of teaching methods. This will include demonstrations and expert tuition from leading practitioners. A mixture of tutor-led discussions, group work and practical exercises, individual research projects and studio based assignments. There are also formal critical studies lectures and museum and gallery visits. All students will be expected to work approximately a day a week on independent study and there is individual learning support available for literacy skills.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All the materials used in the studios at City Lit are provided without additional charge. We ask students to purchase basic materials for their independent study, such as an A4 sketch book and drawing and painting materials at the beginning of term 1. As the course develops you will need a A1 size portfolio case to carry work. Many students are eligible for financial support to find out more please contact Richard Mason in student welfare and guidance richard.mason@citylit.ac.uk.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. PLEASE NOTE: all interviews for this course have already taken place and all places have been offered.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will be given informal feed back throughout the course in teaching groups and individual discussion with your tutor. Much of this will be documented in your “Self Reflective Journals” that will record your own comments and written feed back from staff. Individual assignments will be assessed by tutors and through group critiques. Toward the end of term1 you will have a short tutorial where your portfolio will be checked and you will be given advice for development.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. Feed back is welcomed as it encourages learning and helps us to continually improve our courses. Your comments and opinions will be informally gathered throughout the course through discussion and in the Self Reflective Journals. There is a formal board of study meeting once a term where student representatives will put forward views to the teaching and managerial staff. Student evaluations are collected through a questionnaire at the end of terms 2 and 4.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

On completion of term 1 in December or March, you will progress to stage 2, starting in April. Entry on to term 2 is dependant on successful completion of term 1. Individual stages of the courses cannot normally be studied independently but we are happy to discuss individual cases at the interview. To book and interview please send name contact details to visualarts@citylit.ac.uk and request an interview time for the Foundation course.

* We are confident that our students will get places within Higher Education on completion of the Foundation course, but progression is not automatic. The level of courses you may apply for successfully depends on a range of factors including your experiences, qualifications and your portfolio. If you wish to discuss your options in relation to progression please contact visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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