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Key facts
You'll do this through practical experimentations with painting and mixed-media techniques.
The aim of University College London (UCL)'s Material Journeys - Representation into Abstraction (Summer School Short Course) course is to expand ideas around representation and abstraction through a hands-on exploration of historic and contemporary material processes.You'll learn about historical art movements as well as the changing role of abstraction in contemporary practice, its processes and its relationship to figuration.The course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day. You'll also have the option of attending extra-curricular events such as talks and exhibitions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.Programme Structure
- In week one you'll investigate painting through the properties and possibilities of traditional and modern media, grounds, supports and pigments.
- Each day there will be a demonstration, slide talk or gallery visit.
- You'll be guided through a range of practical techniques and approaches to composition, form and space-making systems.
- Through a series of playful and flexible projects, you'll gain experience with an array of experimental methods and learn to apply this knowledge in the studio.
- In week two you'll build on these experiences and develop your own ideas and responses through a personal project.
- Throughout the course you'll receive regular individual tutorial support, alongside feedback from visiting artists and your fellow students.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Visual Arts View 233 other Short Courses in Visual Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
The course is suitable for those of all abilities.
Tuition Fee
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International
800 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 GBP for the full programme -
National
800 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 800 GBP for the full programme
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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