Weekend courses
Do you enjoy feeling that you’ve made the most of your weekend? City Lit’s short weekend courses are increasingly popular and a great way to spend time exploring a new or favourite subject, from jewellery-making and screenwriting to singing and aromatherapy. And being based in Covent Garden means that you can follow your course with some shopping, dinner or a show. Your weekend starts here.
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Plan and develop creative ideas and get technical advice from an established professional photographer and teacher. Learn how to use an ideas book and analysis, leading to a finished project.
» Save to wishlistDate: Various dates
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This improvisation course is particularly geared towards comedy; if you find this intimidating then you are not alone. We will look at the creation of comedy characters, scene structure and how to make yourself and others appear funny.
» Save to wishlistDate: 12 Feb 12 - 19 Feb 12
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An introduction to desktop publishing using InDesign, covering management of the work area, setting up documents, working with frames, importing and editing text, and working with colour. Knowledge required: good understanding of word processing and experience of Apple Macs.
» Save to wishlistDate: 6 May 12 - 20 May 12
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Develop advanced desktop publishing skills using InDesign on Apple Macs. Construct and lay out a multi-column, multi-page document. Work with text to create, apply and import styles, set up and apply master pages and learn good working practices.
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Discover the ancient practice of Indian head massage. In this one day workshop you will learn the basics of how to give and receive this highly therapeutic and relaxing form of massage.
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Receive constructive advice and learn more about compositional devices, instrumentation and notation. An intermediate/advanced contemporary music workshop for instrumentalists, vocalists and composers who have existing work they wish to showcase, extend or refine.
» Save to wishlistDate: 27 May 12
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Collaborate with others and sing, play, edit or write a song in one day! Ideal for experienced singer-songwriters who wish to showcase their existing work and receive support and feedback from like-minded lyricists. To apply email an example of your lyrics to music@citylit.ac.uk.
» Save to wishlistDate: 3 Jun 12
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Explore the amazing diversity of animation from across the world, past and present.Traditional narrative, bizarre experimentation, social satire, artistic homage, abstract images - something for everyone!
» Save to wishlistDate: 12 May 12
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Consider the effectiveness of today's international human rights regime. Is it a largely western construct? Discuss contemporary examples and examine why some abusers escape justice.
» Save to wishlistDate: 18 Feb 12
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Listening and speaking to people effectively is the essence of journalism. This one-day course is a beginner's guide to interviewing and communication skills for journalists.
» Save to wishlistDate: 3 Mar 12
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