Art foundation stage 1

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Dates
10/01/12 - 30/03/12

Day(s)
Tue+Wed+Fri

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £400
Senior fee: £243

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VA648*

Availability
This date is full

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

This course is full

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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:

- make observational and expressive drawings,
- sculpt and design in resistant and soft materials,
- create photographs and respond to works by other artists and designers.
- present a sketchbook with records of gallery visits, some independent research and the 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 an 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, demonstrations, hand-outs and 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, 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 you to purchase basic materials for your 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 an A1 size portfolio case to carry 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?

On completion of term 1 in December or March, you will progress to stage 2, starting in April. Entry on to term 2 is dependent 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 an interview please send your name and 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 move on to 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

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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