Performance Art (for people with learning difficulties)
Why do I need an advice session
Choose a starting date
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 23 Sep 2024End Date: 07 Jul 2025This course has startedMon (Daytime): 13:30 - 15:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 29 sessions (over -42 weeks)Course Code: SD102Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
Use your body as an artwork to create living sculptures.
What will we cover?
Mark making using your body, using props to extend your body limits, documenting work using photography and video, research famous performance artists like Joseph Beuys, Bruce Nauman. Marina Abramovich.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Create a group piece on chosen themes, movements and positions,
Document your work using video
Present your work to an audience.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is beginner level.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
It will be hands on and with time to work on your own pieces with the tutors help
Demonstration, Group discussion. Some compositions and sculptures will be made together as a group. You will review your work using video playback.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
None.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Advice on courses for people with learning disabilities and additional support for other City Lit courses is available by appointment only. Please call 020 7492 2586 or email learningdisability@citylit.ac.uk to book an appointment.