The art and culture of the Victorians

Discover the fascinating world of the Victorians and their legacy, exploring fine art, design, architecture, and literature through gallery visits.

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Key course information

Dates
05/01/12 - 08/03/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 16:00

Fees
Full fee: £147
Senior fee: £94
Concession: £73

Venue
OS - Off site

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Course code
VB220

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a gallery-based course which aims to explore the art and culture of the Victorians through their paintings, artefacts, homes, literature, and architecture.

What topics will we cover?

We will explore: movements such as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, narrative art, Aestheticism, Arts and Crafts and themes such as Victorian philanthropy, the Gothic and the classical, consumerism, artists’ processes and techniques, politics. Galleries visited will include: the Victoria and Albert Museum; Leighton House; Guildhall gallery; Museum of London; Tate Britain and others. Weather permitting, there will be one walk.

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

- Have an understanding of key Victorian artists and works
- Be able to discuss the relationship between Victorian art and society
- Talk with confidence about individual works.

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

The course is open to all. No prior knowledge of the subject is 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?

The course is entirely visit based. There will be introductions to artists and works by the tutor and/or gallery staff with the opportunity for group discussion throughout. There will also be some pairs/small group activities. There will be suggestions for background reading to complement the course but this is not essential.

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

There will be travel costs to the gallery and some galleries charge admission. You may find it useful to bring a notebook.

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. All students complete a statement of learning form at the beginning and end of the course to assess their achievement. The pairs and small group activities in class will enable you to check your understanding with other students and the tutor.

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 may like to take some courses in art history (e.g. VB141 or VB142) or other visit-based courses such as VB144.

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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