Art and design portfolio projects
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: VB642
- Dates: 27/01/25 - 31/03/25
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Rod Judkins
Course Code: VB642
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This is a ten-week one-term course, designed for beginners and those in the early stages of developing their creative practice, who wish to explore a wide variety of creative subject areas within a supportive atmosphere. Through a series of creatively stimulating projects you will explore diverse aspects of art and design to assemble a varied portfolio that reflects your own personal creative development, which can be used for applying for further study.
On this course you will explore and develop art and design skills through a range of projects, in drawing, printmaking, sculpture, illustration, painting, graphics and model making. You will be encouraged to confidently develop your individual ideas into personal creative work, build confidence in visual note-taking and mark making in a stimulating and creative environment. Individual feedback on your portfolio work is offered throughout the term, and advice will be provided in relation to further study and creative development.
What will we cover?
A new project theme or topic will be introduced every session: you will experiment and develop a personal approach to making art and design in response to the proposed project themes and briefs.
On the course you will:
- Develop a range of personal creative work in response to short project briefs
- Develop observational drawing skills using line, tone, composition
- Develop portfolio presentation skills
- Explore 3D sculpture
- Develop techniques for creatively documenting your work and ideas
- Receive guidance on your personal study and research from an expert artist-educator.
This course concerns contemporary practice and debate. You can expect to be stimulated and challenged by some of the ideas and images discussed.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Draw, sculpt, paint and design with greater confidence
- Explore and use a range of mixed media and materials
- Develop and present your own creative work through a range of short project briefs
- Develop a well-presented portfolio including 2D and 3D work from fine art to graphics which could be used to apply for Foundation Diploma level study or for your own personal development and enjoyment
- Be able to apply a range of visual concepts through observation, expression and critical thinking
- Evaluate your own creative abilities and strengths.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is appropriate for beginners, those returning to art education after a break, or those with some experience who wish to refresh and renew their approach to making art and design work through exploring guided creative projects.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions in demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course involves a mixture of group learning, creative studio work and one-to-one tutorials, with a great deal of advice, encouragement and instruction from an experienced artist teacher.
There will be visual presentations on contemporary art and design to inform and inspire your own work. Workshops will include group discussions and portfolio feedback from your tutor.
There is no specific homework, but students are encouraged to use what they learned each evening to continue their work on their own. Students don’t need to prepare anything before each class, but it’s important to come with an open mind.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All essential materials will be provided, including paints, paper, inks, sculpture materials and print making materials. You may wish to purchase and use your own materials including an A4 sketchbook and a portfolio; advice will be given throughout the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
On completing this course you may be interested in applying to the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at City Lit and gain a formal qualification for access to higher education or to begin your career in the art and design industry. This is an ideal course for starting and finding a creative direction, and will help you in deciding on future courses or study.
Rod Judkins is an artist and writer. He gained an MA at the Royal College of Art and has had numerous one man exhibitions across the world. He has also exhibited at Tate Britain, The National Portrait Gallery and The Royal Academy. He lectures on the subject of creativity at universities and to businesses around the world. His first book, Change Your Mind: 57 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Self and his second book, The Art of Creative Thinking, were international best sellers, with sales in hundreds of thousands and have been translated into over fifteen languages. He has delivered creative thinking workshops and talks to some of the worlds top companies such as Apple, Google, Bombay Sapphire and Samsung and to Medical Science students at University College London in The Royal Free Hospital for the last few years.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.