National Gallery

Discuss a differently themed group of paintings each week in front of the pictures. An opportunity to understand our national collection in greater depth. Stools are provided. Please note the break week in this course is on 31 May. Please contact the Visual arts department for the meeting place 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 - 05/07/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:35 - 16:35

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

Venue
OS - Off site

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Course code
VB150

Availability
This date is full

This course is full

Occasionally places may become available. You can add yourself to the waiting list.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Each week a group of paintings of a theme will be discussed by the class in front of the pictures. This is an opportunity to understand our national collection in greater depth.

What topics will we cover?

Each week, three or four paintings (which have a particular theme) will be analysed in terms of style, subject matter, context, genre and technique.

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

- Understand, and be able to recognise in appropriate detail and depth, the styles and subject matter of European painting as shown at the National Gallery.
- Give individual examples of different genres and understand the ideas and other factors which prompted their production.
- Recognise different painting techniques and why they have been employed, and the practicalities of using various methods.
- Discuss the range and limitation of work collected by the National Gallery and why the collection has grown as it has.

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

No previous knowledge or experience required.

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?

Discussions in front of pictures.

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

No.

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 can benefit from the wide range of art history 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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