Introductory Mosaic course London: City Lit

Mosaics introductory

Make beautiful mosaics for your home and garden. Ideal for beginners, we will focus on the indirect and double indirect methods, which involve fixing your mosaic onto a temporary base before transferring it into a surface, or casting it into concrete. Please bring ideas/sketches. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
17/09/11 - 22/10/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £253
Senior fee: £161
Concession: £121

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VL361

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

The aim of the course is to develop your practical and creative skills in making mosaics using the indirect method. You will explore the properties of the medium, as well as the materials and how to use them, and will build a basic knowledge and understanding of the world of mosaics.

What topics will we cover?

Your own ideas for content will be encouraged and you will need to bring visual source material as a starting point. The course will allow for each student to complete a mosaic using the indirect method or the double indirect method. The sequential processes will involve: the chopping of marble and/or cutting of glass, ceramic tiles or other matter into appropriate shapes and placing them onto a temporary surface, as it would be onto a wall or floor. We will look at themes such as tonal and size values, intermingling of colour and andamento (the coursing of rows of 'tesserae', or tiles).

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

Research and develop ideas for further projects.
Complete a mosaic on your own using the indirect method.
Describe a range of expressive characteristics in the mosaic idiom.
Create or draw at least three different styles in mosaics.
Describe the at times contentious relationship between mosaics and painting in a historical context.

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

The course is for beginners or for students who would like to continue exploring the medium.

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?

Demonstrations, practical work on individual projects, informal group discussions, slides and books, individual tuition and other student projects.

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

A selection of books on mosaics will be at your disposal during the course. A materials allowance is included in the course fee which will cover most of what is required. If you would like to use smalti glass or a fair amount of vitreous tiles (only a limited amount of the latter will be available on the course), or other materials, please bring your own. Edgar Udny & Co Ltd supply mosaic materials. However, you may prefer to come to the first lesson before deciding to purchase materials. (NB. This is not applicable for one-week summer courses).

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?

There is a mosaics introductory/intermediate course at City Lit offering the opportunity to learn a different technique - the direct method.

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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