Large-scale mixed media
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: VH736
- Dates: 12/10/24 - 09/11/24
- Time: 10:30 - 16:30
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 5 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Amanda Bracken
Course Code: VH736
Choose a start date
Duration: 4 sessions (over 5 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This short course introduces you to how artists use collage and mixed media and how you can explore and experiment with different techniques through a series of practical exercises, to create complete pieces of large scale work or studies that can be used for further development.
What will we cover?
We will look at ideas around form, space, scale and juxtaposition whilst working with assemblage, collage and decollage, working with found imagery and objects alongside your own mark-making.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Respond to the work of mixed-media artists
- Create large scale work using a variety of mixed-media techniques
- Incorporate a more explorative, open-minded approach to your own artistic practice
- Have gained confidence to progress to further study and make an informed decision when choosing a higher level mixed media course.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience looking to experiment with new techniques. Bring an open mind and sense of adventure.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Presentations, demonstrations, group discussion and individual tuition. You will work individually and in groups. Come with an open mind and a willingness to experiment and to collaborate with others.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All basic materials are provided.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This introductory course may inspire you to develop your work in this area by enrolling onto 'Contemporary collage projects' or 'Collage and mixed media' courses.
Amanda Bracken started her teaching career at the Serpentine Gallery, researching, developing and delivering projects to a range of audiences, which illuminated the art work on show in the exhibition programme, including a teachers’ pack for the Bridget Riley exhibition. She also gained substantial experience developing projects and workshops within the education departments of The Drawing Room, the Estorick collection, The National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria Miro Gallery in particular Alice Neel: Portraits. Bracken holds an MA in Fine Art gained at Central Saint Martins. She also holds a BA in joint Art/Dance and a PGCE gained at Goldsmiths College London. Brackens paintings, drawings and installations have been selected for exhibitions in London and nationally including the Drawing Room, ASC Gallery, C and C Gallery and Atkinson Gallery Millfield. ‘I am interested in colour and form in all its permutations and the qualities of the substance of painting and drawing-the figurative, the abstract and the in-between. Citylit has a diverse Art department where I can use my experience to stimulate students to develop their own work'.
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.
