The textile course 2: intermediate and advanced practice

Extend your current textile practice. This broad based programme enables learners with some previous textile knowledge to engage with a range of textile processes to build a body of personal work in print, stitch, constructed or 3D textiles. The year course is structured into blocks of 4 week taught sessions on Saturdays which include tutorial and technical input followed by 4 weeks of independent home practice. There are also two taught Friday evenings on 24 February and 25 May. Please contact Visual Arts to arrange an informal interview on 0207 492 2700.

* Please note the course times are as follows: Fridays 18:00 - 21:00, Saturdays 10:30 - 16:30.

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Key course information

Dates
24/09/11 - 07/07/12

Day(s)
Fri+Sat

Duration
26 weeks

Time
10:30 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £779
Senior fee: £473
Concession: £392

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VX996*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will enable you to:
- explore your creative potential
- develop your textile ideas and current practice to a higher level
- be inspired to incorporate new ways of working.

The course is designed to enable intermediate and advanced textile students to expand on current textile practice, explore new ways of working and learn new skills with tutor support and guidance and independent study. You will have the chance to further your ideas and build on techniques within a framework which places an emphasis on the individual artist / maker / designer.

Employing a variety of visual research methods, and responding to creative and technical challenges, the course will enable you to develop the potential of your work and establish a strong working practice.

The course is taught over three terms in blocks of 4 taught Saturday sessions, with four weeks between for independent study, which will allow for personal development of your work.

Each term will involve 2 blocks of 4 taught Saturdays. In terms 2 and 3 you will also be asked to attend two Friday evenings; 24 Feb and 25 May (18.00-21.00) which will be used for professional practice, contextual studies, planning and discussion.

The first two terms will have a broad-based theme from which to develop your work. In term three, you will work to a self-planned project, leading to a profile exhibition, which you will organise with the other members of the group.

What topics will we cover?

The focus of the course is on developing your ideas and approaches to your practice. There will be an initial research project to help you find a basis for your work and extend your understanding of, and approach to, research methods.

We will introduce techniques in the areas of print, stitch, constructed and mixed-media textiles to help you build on your current skills and refine your approach to a variety of textile media. You will be encouraged to select methods to take forward and to increasingly define your own direction.

You will be introduced to the work of various makers, artists and designers and will discuss this within different contexts. You will plan and participate in a portfolio profile exhibition, giving you experience of showing your work and of planning, organising and promoting a group show.

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

Intermediate:
- Employ a range of visual research methods
- Build on visual research to develop personal ideas
- Demonstrate the use of a range of textile techniques
- Evaluate your progress and results
- Demonstrate contextual understanding
- Develop personal goals and a personal project brief with help from the tutor
- Produce a personal body of work
- Select work for exhibition and contribute to the group show.

Advanced students:
- Employ a range of visual research methods and apply these to the development of personal work
- Develop a body of personal work demonstrating selective use of appropriate textile techniques.
- Achieve a high standard of design and craftsmanship
- Evaluate your progress and results.
- Demonstrate contextual understanding
- Initiate and develop a personal project brief
- Produce a personal body of work
- Begin to relate your work to various aspects of textile practice
- Stage a profile exhibition of personal work as part of the group show.

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

The course is aimed at intermediate and advanced students who have some experience of textile media and processes and who are seeking to further develop their current skills and establish more independence in their practice.

You may have completed the Textile Course 1, or have other experience of textiles and be looking to use the course for personal development, to refresh skills and ideas or to build a body of work for exhibition or application to college.

You need to be familiar with using a sketchbook to document, record and develop ideas.

An informal advisory session and portfolio check is needed for entry to the course; these are a chance for you to get all the information you need and for us to ensure that the level is right for you.

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 discussions. You should be able to use numbers and understand basic measurements.

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 to you 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 a small team of specialist textile tutors through a series of structured tutorials, group discussions, seminars, practical demonstrations, small projects and museum and gallery visits. The course is designed to enable you to develop your independent practice and you will be expected to maintain a focussed and self-directed approach to your work between sessions; this will include conducting research, planning your projects, producing samples and developing resolved works.

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

Basic materials will be provided but you will be required to buy and bring with you specialist items and materials which are relevant to the development of your work. You will need to bring a sketchbook to the first session.

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

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

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.

Contact us

Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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