Painting and the creative imagination

Explore the richness of creativity and imagination through painting and meditation. Incorporating a variety of practical methods and guided exercises, this course provides complementary experience and a valuable addition to more formal drawing and painting courses.

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Key course information

Dates
10/06/12 - 01/07/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £145^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VM640

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Explore the richness of creativity and imagination through painting and meditation incorporating a variety of painting methods and guided exercises. The aim of the course is to step aside one's formal understanding and to engage directly with ones perception, energy and imagination. This course is complementary with, and a valuable addition to, more formal drawing courses.

What topics will we cover?

During the course we will explore new ways of seeing and different ways of engaging with painting and the imagination. We will work from imagination and from life and will engage in exercises that access and sustain your inner resources, imagination and concentration, which will include, for example, short guided meditations and simple movement exercises that can be adapted to individual need. We will explore the expressive possibilities of colour, ways of developing your own subject matter and means of articulating your experience directly through the medium of paint. You will develop a toolkit of painting methods and ideas that will inform your work into the future.

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

• Apply methods for accessing and developing concentration and creative imagination
• Create a body of work involving short exercises and more sustained work
• Explore colour as a vehicle for articulating mood, feeling and symbol
• Participate in a range of unconventional and conventional painting processes
• Develop a painting from your imagination
• Participate in group and individual exercises involving movement and meditation.

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

Suitable for all levels - beginners as well as those with more experience. Bring an open mind and be prepared to let go and experiment.

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

By demonstration, one to one tutoring, group tuition and group reviews.

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

Basic materials provided.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
10/06/12 to 01/07/12	Sun	10:30 - 16:30	4 weeks	£145	£145	£145	VM640	Available	» Select
12/09/11 to 03/10/11	Mon	10:30 - 16:30	4 weeks	£141	£89	£67	VM631	Finished	» Select
13/11/11 to 04/12/11	Sun	10:30 - 16:30	4 weeks	£145	£145	£145	VM623	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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