These courses examine the theory and practice behind a range of art movements Each course explores a different theme or genre and combines lectures, a seminar component (discussions and analysis of artworks) and a workshop element. The latter (one and a half hour per two hour session) will explore various artistic styles and practical techniques in drawing, painting and mixed media.
Tutor: Abi Kremer
This year we are running three different courses throughout the year and these will take place at our Highfield Campus on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm.
Please see below a short summary of each course. To book your place, please visit our online store.
1) Abstracting Landscapes
This module will examine the birth of Modernism and its relationship to landscape in British art.
We will look at the changing social/ art historical context from late 19th Century to 21st Century and the impact on artists, each of whom bring their own agenda to the topic. During this module, you will explore the evolution of modern British landscape art from JMW Turner to Kurt Jackson.
Practical exercises will be undertaken in class using drawing materials, paint and collage, with personal references as a starting point.
This module combines lectures, a seminar component (discussions and analysis of artworks) and a workshop element. The latter (one and a half hour per two hour session) will explore various artistic styles and practical techniques in drawing, painting and mixed media.
Dates:
This course will take place on 8 Tuesday evenings, as follows:
Tuesday 10 October to Tuesday 28 November 2023.
2) Expressive Portraiture
We will examine attitudes to the portrait, which change to reflect society and art historical developments. Practical exercises will be undertaken in class using drawing materials, paint and collage with personal references as a starting point.
This module combines lectures, a seminar component (discussions and analysis of artworks) and a workshop element. The latter (one and a half hour per two hour session) will explore various artistic styles and practical techniques in drawing, painting and mixed media.
Dates: Tuesday 9 January to Tuesday 27 February 2024.
3) Exploring the Still Life
This broad and highly personal genre was taken to new heights of experimentation by Picasso and Braque in the early 20th Century. We will look at the way artists have responded to still life subjects with a series of practical exercises using drawing materials, paint and collage, using chosen objects. By the end of the Unit you will be able to make experimental and resolved still life art, and expand your knowledge of this genre.
Dates: Tuesday 16 April to Tuesday 4 June 2024