Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Sequential poetics: working with text through artists books

Focusing on ideas and content, explore writing practices alongside the sequential possibilities of simple book structures. Experiment with various source material, altered books and appropriated texts using low tech collage, rubber stamp, and structural techniques.

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Key course information

Dates
19/05/12 - 23/06/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £221
Senior fee: £161
Concession: £121

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VD241

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Focusing on ideas and content we will be using various low-tech processes to generate and explore writing practice alongside the sequential possibilities of simple book structures. We will be experimenting with source material, altered books and appropriated texts using collage, rubber stamp, and structural techniques.

What topics will we cover?

We will look at and discuss examples of artists’ books which use text in innovative ways. We will alter and work over existing printed materials to produce new bookworks. On task led outside visits we will produce and gather textual material to develop in simple book structures. You will have one-to-one advice from the tutor to enable you to explore and develop your individual ideas.

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

- Use techniques such as collage and erasure to transform found materials and texts to convey ideas
- Develop sequential poetic texts working with the possibilities of simple book structures
- Produce one-off bookworks
- Develop an understanding of the use of text in artists’ books.

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

Some book binding experience is helpful but not essential.

Although no previous creative writing experience is necessary, you need to have an interest in poetic writing practices.

You should also be able to follow written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safely 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?

By group discussion, visual aids, practical tasks and individual assistance. There will be several outside visits to collections and museums that are within a short bus ride or walking distance from City Lit.

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

For the first session it would be useful to bring a sketchbook, pritt stick, scalpel. It would be useful though not essential to have the following tools; bone folder, alphabet rubberstamp set, needle, thread. Your tutor will advise you on anything else you might need as your project develops.

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?

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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