Pottery: evening course

For those with previous experience who want to work towards their own goals, or for beginners who want to learn handbuilding and throwing processes. Glazing and surface decoration will also be taught. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before the first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
18/04/12 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £221
Senior fee: £221

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR738

Availability
This date is full

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

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?

This ceramics course will enable you to develop your skills and to work more independently. The range of projects will include hand building and throwing, developing decoration and glazing skills.

What topics will we cover?

Ideas will be developed through sketchbooks in relation to three-dimensional form, colour, texture, mark making and imagery. You will be encouraged to gain inspiration by doing visual research.

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

Beginners:
- Develop ideas in sketchbooks.
- Make a set of decorated tiles.
- Use various hand building techniques such as slab building.
- Make functional work.
- Develop skills for decoration and glazing.

Intermediate/Advanced:
- Set a brief in discussion with the tutor to enable you to work independently.
- Show that you have developed your skills in making and decorating.
- Further develop personal ideas and approaches.

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

This course is for either the beginner or those with previous experience.

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.

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 demonstrations, powerpoint and individual tuition.

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

Basic materials are included. There is a charge of £1.50 per 500g before the first firing.

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?

At City Lit there are a number of classes for you to progress onto. The 2010/11 programme includes a range of day and weekend pottery classes, including the City & Guilds 7822 Structured Ceramics Course that is for one day a week.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
18/04/12 to 20/06/12	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	10 weeks	£221	£221	N/A	VR738	Full	» Select
14/09/11 to 07/12/11	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	13 weeks	£287	£287	N/A	VR736	Finished	» Select
11/01/12 to 28/03/12	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	12 weeks	£267	£267	£147	VR737	Finished	» Select

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visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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