Contemporary Art London for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Contemporary Art London for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course will allow you an insider's view of the London art world. You will visit the best of London's major art galleries and museums, hidden art trails, public art, artists studios, alternative art spaces and unusual one-off events. This course is open to everyone and is specifically designed to provide inspiration for aspiring artists, designers, curators, art theorists and writers. The aim of this course is to create a research journal inspired by your experience in London. This journal can become an integral part of your portfolio demonstrating your understanding of the art world and contemporary art theory, showing where you have found inspiration, the development of your ideas and how your work relates to that of existing artists. Your research journal will be full of what you find inspiring, useful bits of knowledge and theory, critical responses to the artwork have seen and experienced, texts, drawings and new ideas. This sort of research is essential to any art student and will give you important study skills for your future education, including original ways to put together ideas and information, developing a critical opinion with confidence and awareness, and how to respond creatively to artworks. This course is suitable to students of all levels.

Please note: This course is for students aged 16 to 18 years old only

There will be research trips outside of the College to a museum, gallery or other location. Students will be accompanied from and returned to College if necessary. Any entry tickets will be provided, but students will need to cover the cost of travel.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
• Experience life on campus
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

Digital credentials (certificate of completion and digital badge):

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it.

• Students will receive a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion of the course.

• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience.

• Certificates and digital badges are a great way to enhance your CV, celebrate your accomplishments and stand out from the crowd. Find out more about our digital badges and credentials.

Useful information:

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