London's smaller art collections

London is home to many fascinating smaller art collections. Discover some of London's hidden art treasures on this accessible course. Please contact the Visual Arts department for a full list of meeting places for this course after you have enrolled: 020 7492 2700 or 2703 or email visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.

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Key course information

Dates
26/04/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:35 - 16:35

Fees
Full fee: £142
Senior fee: £89
Concession: £68

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VB144

Availability
This date is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a gallery-based course which aims to explore London’s lesser-known and often overlooked art collections. Visits focus on each collection’s origins and curatorial policy and their permanent exhibitions.

What topics will we cover?

We will explore: The Geffrye Museum; John Soane Museum; Dulwich Picture gallery; the UCL art collection; Guildhall Art Gallery; the Wallace Collection; the Courtauld Gallery; the Imperial War Museum; Estorick Collection; and Leighton House.

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

1. Understand the range of smaller art collections in London
2. Discuss art with greater confidence
3. Explore London’s smaller museums and galleries with greater confidence.

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

The course is suitable for beginners; you do not need to have studied art history before. However, it is also suitable for students with some knowledge of the subject.

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?

Sessions will meet at the collection. Where possible, collection staff will give a brief talk about their gallery/museum followed by a tutor-led tour with the opportunity for group discussion throughout. There will also be some pair/small group activities, especially when lecturing is not permitted.

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

There will be travel costs to and from the different collections. Some of the galleries visited charge admission. You will be advised of this in advance. You may want to purchase books from the reading list provided at the first session.

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

No.

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.

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.

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?

You might like to try any of the other museum or gallery-based courses at City Lit.

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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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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