Contemporary Collage Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This short course introduces you to numerous ways contemporary artists use collage and mixed media to generate new ideas for imagery. You will explore and experiment with a multitude of different techniques through a series of practical exercises, to create complete pieces of work or studies that can be used for further development. You will be surprised at your ability to create unexpected images and make unusual juxtapositions, assemblages and visual collisions.
You will learn how to use a broad range of new mixed media techniques and visual elements from a variety of sources. You will gain new insights into the way young contemporary artists use collage, and learn a new appreciation of the radical ways the Surrealists, Cubists, Futurists and others used collage.
You will discover collage as a tool for thinking, realising your ideas, and enriching your work. Collage is experiencing a renaissance and is currently a dominant influence in contemporary art. Discover many new paper materials, imagery creation and mixed media techniques.
Every student will receive a copy of the book 'The Art of Creative Thinking'; by Rod Judkins, a valuable resource that will inspire and guide you in your design journey.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone, aged 18 and older, interested in finding their creative voice and developing their individual style, regardless of prior experience. It is ideal for beginners looking to build confidence and learn ways of creating imagery with ease, or experienced artists, designers or illustrators looking for ways to broaden and reinvigorate their practice.
Key information
Topics covered
- Illustrated talks (History of collage and its relevance to the work of contemporary artists and illustrators)
- Demonstrations, group discussion and individual tuition
- Transform images and apply layering and juxtaposition
- Make work using found imagery and objects alongside your own mark-making
- Understand and explore use of form, space, scale
- Identify contemporary artists working with collage and experiment with their techniques
- Work with different glues, papers, assemblage and typography
- Use collage as a source of inspiration for painting
- Mix painting and drawing techniques with collage
- Incorporate architectural and spatial perspective
- Explore a more explorative, open-minded approach to your own artistic practice
Learning outcomes
- Understand the history of collage and its relevance today
- Develop the technical ability to use a range of material with confidence
- Produce a large number of diverse collage pieces
- Create ideas and meaning using altered images
- Learn how to use intuition and irrationality as well as logic and reason to create imagery
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Some old magazines to cut up
Tutor
Rod Judkins
Rod Judkins is a London-based artist, illustrator, designer and writer. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art he has had numerous solo exhibitions in London and abroad. He teaches on conceptual-thinking seminars at many colleges and has written two books, The Art of Creative Thinking, and Change Your Mind: 57 Ways to unlock Your Creative Self.
Read an interview with Rod on the CSM Short Courses blog.
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