Art foundation stage 1

PLEASE NOTE: Students wanting to start in September can be interviewed for a place on the waiting list - all spaces for the September 2011 intake of the course have now been offered and we are waiting for students to confirm if they are taking up their place. Places are still available for the January 2012 intake of the course. Please call 020 7492 2700 / 03 to arrange a pre-enrolment interview or email visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.

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Key course information

Dates
13/09/11 - 09/12/11

Day(s)
Tue+Wed+Fri

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £401
Senior fee: £243

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VA646*

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has finished

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Essential documents

» Art & Design Foundation Structure

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is validated by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, and leads to the internationally recogonised Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. This award is 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 practising 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:

To be able to undertake visual research and to develop that research creatively
- To be confident in expressing ideas in terms of imagery, in both two and three dimensions
- To be conversant with a number of drawing languages and their differing applications
- To gain knowledge and confidence in handling a range of materials/media
- To be aware of the importance of visual presentation.
- To have a portfolio of work with which to back applications for further study.

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?

The course is at intermediate level, and we ask students to bring some recent work to the interview. We are interested in anything you have done that you feel is visually creative, in any medium. We especially like to see drawings and sketchbook work. If any work is too large or difficult to carry you can show it as photographs or on your laptop computer.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for
health and safety information, and you 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.

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

One to one group tuition plus reference to books, slides, PowerPoint presentations.

There will be some few irregular teaching sessions such as museum visits, which need to take place other than Monday evening.

You can expect your tutor to give you feedback both individually and through group discussion. At the end of the course you will be given the opportunity to complete a record of your achievements which will be verified by your tutor. Questionnaires about how you felt the course will be available at the end of your course.

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

No, materials are provided, but an A4 sketchbook and basic art equipment is recommended to supplement studio work.
Many students are eligible for financial support - to find out more please contact Richard Mason in the Information, Advice and Guidance team at 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.

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. Much of this will be documented in your self-reflective journals that will record your own comments and written feedback from staff. Individual assignments will be assessed by tutors and through group critiques. Toward the end of term 1 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. 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 put forward views to the teaching and managerial staff.

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 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

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

Diploma in Art & Design Foundation Studies, National Diploma. Some previous students have used this course, supplemented with other evening classes, for successful BA and HND applications.

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

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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