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We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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- Italian beginners: module 1
Course start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 12 other dates)Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
With its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'
This course will be a mix of in-person classes and online classes to cater for those who are unable to make it to college every week. The in-person classes will take place on 21September, 12 October, 02 November and 23 November. The others sessions will all be delivered online using Zoom.
This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Photography for beginners Course start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingAlways wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - City Lit photography course Course start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Matthew Ward, Neil WhiteDelve deep into the world of photography, working with a selection of fundamental projects that will support you in developing the confidence and skills required for your own photographic practice.
The City Lit photography course offers both knowledge and practical experience within photography, exploring its various contexts and genres. You will get to grips with your camera, explore different photographic techniques and gain new skills using industry equipment and software. Working through a series of creative projects you will start developing your own ideas and finish the course with an extensive portfolio of photographic work.Full fee £1,599.00 Senior fee £1,279.00 Concession £1,039.00 - Looking at winter trees Course start date: Sat 12 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Letta JonesJoin Letta Jones for two tree identification walks in Regent’s Park. These walks will take place on Saturday morning. We will explore common trees, focussing on bark, twigs, leaves, outline, seeds and fruits, with the aim of giving you the confidence to get to know what to look for when identifying trees.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Wildlife photography: Red and Fallow Deer Course start date: Sat 12 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghThis is an opportunity to enjoy the surroundings, flora and fauna of some of London’s finest parks, canals and squares, whilst learning photography skills long the way. Suitable for all levels.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Demystifying Tate Modern Course start date: Sat 7 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Mark Stuart-SmithGet an overview of Tate Modern with this straightforward and lively insight into the gallery’s current displays and the role of the gallery in the contemporary art world. #arthistory #tatemodern.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Discover North London through walks Course start date: Sat 11 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Diane BursteinUncover the history of North London’s historic districts including Highbury, Friern Barnet and North Finchley, High Barnet, Tottenham, Muswell Hill, Wood Green, Golders Green and the Northern Heights, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Kentish Town, Camden Town and Belsize Park.
First meeting place: Saturday 13 January at 11am: Meet outside Highbury and Islington Tube Station (this could be altered if there are engineering works on the Victoria Line, please check before travelling).Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Nature and wildlife photography: London location
Course start date: Sat 8 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghWildllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Artists sketchbook walkCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Heidi WigmoreTake a sketchbook walk in Central London to observe, record and engage with the urban environment, both historic architecture, modern skylines, the river and parks. Quick sketching, supported by discussion and reflection along the way, will open up new ways of seeing and responding to your surroundings. Meet at City Lit main entrance.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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