Drawing courses London: Drawing course London: Drawing evening courses City Lit

Advanced painting

An opportunity to extend your painting practice. You will explore materials and methods, personal approaches to making a body of work and learn about contemporary developments in painting. Ideal
if you have completed previous courses in painting or have a reasonable level of experience. By application only - please e-mail alison.harper@citylit.ac.uk or lucinda.oestreicher@citylit.ac.uk.

» Be the first to write a review.

» View full course outline

Key course information

Dates
26/04/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £394
Senior fee: £235
Concession: £173

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

» View location

Course code
VH469

Availability
Contact department

This course is full

» Find another course in visual arts
» Search all courses

Still got questions?
visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course provides an exciting opportunity to extend your painting practise with guidance from two experienced tutors. Students will be given practical support to deepen their knowledge of materials and techniques and be encouraged to identify areas of interest and personal approaches to making paintings. A look at recent developments in painting will be included in the course as a focus for group discussion and reflection. By application only. Please contact Alison Harper at alison.harper@citylit.ac.uk or lucinda.oestreicher@citylit.ac.uk.

What topics will we cover?

Over ten weeks we will explore a range of materials and methods of painting, strategies for establishing and developing a body of work and learn about contemporary developments in painting.

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

- Understand how to achieve three different painting techniques
- Identify subject matter of interest to you
- Collect reference material to explore a body of work
- Develop conscious strategies when embarking on a series of paintings.
- Have greater confidence and independence in your working methods
- Be familiar with the work of a variety of contemporary painters.

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

This is a course suitable for students who have completed previous courses in painting or have a reasonable level of experience.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

By demonstration, practical projects, handouts, one to one tutoring and group discussion and reviews.

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

Art materials are provided. You will be asked to look for and provide your own reference materials such as sketches and photographs.

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

This course requires the completion of an application form.

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?

Please see our course guide, or browse the website, for more information on painting courses curently offered by City Lit.

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