Visits are made to different art galleries and museums using public transport. Students are supplied with sketch books and art materials and encouraged to express their art skills and take photographs.
Course tutor | Diane Hirst and Mike Wilson | |
Day & time | Tuesday, 10.00am – 12.00pm | |
Dates | Term one: | 24 September – 15 December 2009 |
Term two: | 12 January – 23 March 2010 | |
Term three: | 13 April – 22 June 2010 | |
Course content | Visits are made to different art galleries and museums using public transport. Students are supplied with sketch books and art materials and encouraged to express their art skills and take photographs. A student’s enthusiasm is more important than ability. | |
Who is the course suitable for? | The course is suitable for any adult with learning disabilities, who enjoys art and would like to increase their confidence in having new experiences and meeting new people. Students will draw sketches, in a variety of ways, of things they see in art galleries and museums. They will also be able to take photographs where allowed; They will interact with other students and carers, gallery staff and members of the public. They will be encouraged to record details of things drawn in their sketchbooks. By the end of the course, you will: · Feel confident in trying out new artistic techniques. · Be aware of the different types of art there are and how they can be accessed. · Feel confident in expressing own views about art and other interests. · Feel part of a group with similar interests. | |
Teaching | Students will be encouraged to decide what they would like to draw and photograph and interact with other students. | |
Location and facilities | The first session of the year is held at the College and then visits will be made to different venues across West Yorkshire every week, starting and finishing at the bus station or train station. | |
Equipment and materials costs | You may want to bring your own camera to take photographs as we see some wonderful scenery and artwork. You will be given a sketchbook and art materials to make drawing. You will need to bring money for travel refreshments. | |
Fees | There are no fees for this course. | |
Booking a place | Please make sure you put down a 1st, 2nd & 3rd choice on your enrolment form. You need to download the enrolment form from the link at the bottom of this page and send to: Neil Hedges Leeds College of Art Blenheim Walk Leeds LS2 9AQ Please note: We are not enrolling first come first served this year and instead are allocating places in the fairest way possible, giving new students priority and continuing students that want to return the chance to get one or two of their choices. We will confirm that you have a place on the course in writing by 4 September at the very latest. Please note that training centres cannot apply for more than four students to join one course. | |
More information | For further information or a booking form to be sent out in the post, please contact: Neil Hedges on 0113 202 8165 Louisa Parker on 0113 202 8162 louisa.parker@leeds-art.ac.uk Marianne Springham on 0113 202 8162 | |
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