Contemporary Art London for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This insightful course offers a unique insider’s view of the London art world. You'll explore major galleries and museums, hidden art trails, public art, artists' studios, alternative art spaces and unusual one-off events to experience to the vibrant range of contemporary art in the city.
Suitable to students of all levels, this course is specifically designed for aspiring artists, designers, curators, art theorists and writers, and focuses on creating a research journal. Through drawings, texts, critical reflections, and new ideas, your journal will capture your inspiration and understanding of contemporary art, serving as a valuable part of your portfolio and foundation for future study.
Who this course is for
- Students of all levels aged 16 to 18
- Students who would like to try something new, fun and meet other young creatives
Key information
Topics covered
- Guided visits to London's diverse and cutting-edge art spaces
- Themes and concepts in contemporary art
- Explore methods to interrogate contemporary art and design
- Create a research journal useful for future art studies
- Curatorial experience by organising a final display or presentation of your course work
Learning outcomes
- Strengthen your art portfolio
- Develop your research journal for future education in arts
- Cultivate a critical approach to artworks with confidence and awareness
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
- Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
- Experience art school teaching
For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.
Materials
- Travel or Oyster Card
- Digital camera of phone for recording research
- Comfortable shoes for plenty of visits and walking
Tutor
Sarah Sparkes
Sarah Sparkes is an artist and independent curator whose practice explores the immaterial and how this may be visualised. Since 2008 she has run the curatorial research project GHost. She has organised numerous collaborative and solo projects, working with both U.K. and international artists and realising ambitious events and exhibitions in both public and private spaces - including the London Art Fair and Folkestone Triennial. She holds an MA in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Arts and between 2009 - 2011 was a Research Fellow at the University of London. As well as leading and curating a number of visual arts projects, she frequently exhibits her own work which encompasses installation, painting, performance and film. She was the 2015 the winner of the MERU Art*Science Award, recently had a solo exhibition with New Art Projects. A qualified HE Lecturer, she has taught within both academic and non-academic environments and is currently lecturing in Fine Art and Independent Curating at a number of London institutions including Tate Modern and University of the Arts. She lectures and has published widely on her own practice and curatorial projects.
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