Short Courses 2014 - 2015

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Short Courses2014–2015

Short Courses 2014—

2015

8 Interior Design & Interior Decoration20 Graphic Design26 Digital Design32 Photography36 Illustration40 Printmaking40 Curating, Art Handling & Conservation48 Drawing & Painting56 Art History 60 Sculpture & Ceramics64 Textiles68 Theatre, Screen & Costume72 Courses for Under-18s76 Portfolio Courses80 Professional Development84 Tailor Made Training86 International Courses88 Short Courses in the Middle East90 Booking Terms & Conditions94 Course Durations

It’s why, as a short course student, you’ll be taught by professional tutors at the top of their industries. They continue to work in their fields and bring what’s happening in the outside world into the classroom.

In this brochure you will find over 150 short courses designed for those of you who are complete beginners, as well as courses for the more experienced student.

Choose from evening, weekend and daytime courses. Learn a new skill or build on an existing one. And get the most out of your short course or courses by choosing Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts.

If you are thinking about an undergraduate or postgraduate programme with us, many of our short courses can support your creative development, or introduce you to a new subject area at Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts.

Our Portfolio Preparation courses can help you in the application process, and Orientation courses are a great introduction to study. Many of our tutors teach on both short courses and full time programmes, so a short course can be an opportunity to get a taste of our community and culture before embarking on a longer programme.

WelcomeAt Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, we offer a huge range of unique short courses throughout the year. We invite all our short course students to take advantage of the exceptional teaching, and cutting-edge facilities, available to those who study full time with us.

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How to use this brochure

*Alternatively, you can call: +44 (0)207 514 6311 and we can assist you on the phone.

We’ve designed this brochure for you to use as a guide to our short courses. For every one, we’ve included a brief description, the price and the recommended level of experience you’ll need to take the course.

We run most of our courses more than once throughout the year, delivering them in daytime, evening and weekend classes.You can use the table at the back of this brochure to check course durations, and whether they run during the daytime or evenings – or both!

For more information and to book your place on a course:– Visit*

www.arts.ac.uk/ chelsea/shortcourses

www.arts.ac.uk/ camberwell/shortcourses

www.arts.ac.uk/ wimbledon/shortcourses

– Find your Short Course, read the full course description and check all the scheduled dates and times.

– Select your chosen date and book by paying securely with a debit or credit card.

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Why? Where?Chelsea College of Arts

16 John Islip Street, London SW1P 4JU

Nearest station: Pimlico

All of our short courses are coordinated and delivered at Chelsea. Some courses require the specialist resources and facilities at Camberwell and Wimbledon.

www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/shortcourses

Camberwell College of Arts

45–65 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UF

Nearest station: Denmark Hill

Some of our courses are held at: Wilson Road, London SE5 8LU

Wimbledon College of Arts

Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA

Nearest station: Wimbledon

People who choose Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon for short courses make a rewarding choice. Because while the time spent learning may be brief, the benefits could last you a lifetime. From the start, we treat you as we do our Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Because – naturally – your learning matters to us just as much.

The exceptional College facilities available to our full time students are available to you too.

On our short courses, you will be taught by industry practitioners working for institutions and organisations including Tate Britain, Rogers Stirk Harbour, Vanity Fair, Creative Review and Harrods, to name a few.

Classes are small – which means you get the support and attention you need from your tutor.

And we’re always developing new courses and looking at new ways to deliver our courses to you, including via Online Learning.

Make a decision today that could lead to new skills, new ideas and new ventures. Make the most of all short courses that Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon have to offer.

Keep an eye on our website, or sign up to our mailing list at www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/shortcourses to keep up to date.

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We also offer some of our courses in the Middle East, Milan, Barcelona, and through Online Learning – and Tailor Made Courses at a location convenient for you.6 : 7

Interior Design and Interior Decoration are two of our most popular areas for short courses. Perfect if you’re looking to change career or you’re already practising in the industry. Our modular courses match various levels of ability and experience. The pathways on the next page show you the different routes you can take, depending on what you wish to study.

Interior Design & Interior Decoration

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Your JourneyInterior Design & Interior Decoration

Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration(Optional introductory course)

Interior Design* Module One – Part One

Interior Design* Module One – Part Two

* Completing Parts One & Two, is equal to Interior Design Module One.

Interior Design Module One

Interior Design Module Two

Interior Design Module Three

Interior Decoration Module One

Interior Decoration Module Two

Add to your skills with these courses

History Courses

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Professional Development

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Drawing Courses

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Our courses are taught flexibly during the evenings, weekends and holidays.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Future PossibilitiesSeveral of our previous students have gone on to set up their own businesses, gained freelance and in house agency work or moved on to degree level study.

Digital Design for Interiors

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Interior Design – Module Two

You may have completed Module One or be at an equivalent level. Either way, you’ll hone your analytical skills and develop a personal design methodology while studying design references, improving your technical drawing and facing the challenges of designing for the commercial environment. You’ll leave able to work logically through the design process to the design-scheme stage, and present your work professionally.

Level – Intermediate Price – £1895

Interior Design – Module Three

You may have completed Modules One and Two or be an international student interested in practicing in the UK. Using a live project or an imaginary one, you’ll sharpen your drawing, presentation, model-making and analytical skills, and receive advice on carrying out assignments. By the end, you’ll know how to set up a design practice, take a project confidently from brief to appointing a builder, and look for a job.

Level – Advanced Price – £1985

Interior Design – Module One

We’ll guide you through basic drawing and presentation techniques, and introduce you to three-dimensional thinking and analysis, via lectures, workshops and demonstrations. You’ll complete a design project, develop practical skills and leave with the confidence to work on a design scheme alone. After completing this course, you can use Modules Two and Three as further steps towards pursuing your career or applying for full-time courses.

Level – Beginner Price – £1895

Interior Design Module One – Part One

Part One will arm you with the beginnings of a range of design-related skills. And you’ll have built the confidence to start applying your skills to your own residential design scheme.


Interior Design Module One – Part Two

Building on Part One, you’ll develop your knowledge and a number of new skills. You’ll leave with a portfolio you can show future clients and may progress to Modules Two and Three.


Interior Design & Interior Decoration

Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration

For anyone passionate about interior design who’s drawn to interior style magazines. During a series of workshops, you’ll learn how to plan a residential space to scale. You’ll produce drawings, moodboards and colour palettes, discovering the basics of soft furnishings, hard finishes and style. You’ll leave able to create a design scheme for a residential space that works visually and practically, with an understanding of the interior decoration/design process.


Professional Courses

Through expert tuition from leading Interior Designers and Decorators, we offer a suite of modular courses that take into account varying levels of ability and experience.These professional courses allow a smooth and supported progression, which will arm students with all the practical skills and knowledge they need to work in the industry.‘Your journey’ on the previous page shows the routes you can follow.


Bite Sized Interior Design and Decoration

This two-hour taster course will give you an insight into the world of interior design and decoration. After a short lecture and a few exercises you will understand the importance of proportion, colour and style within an interior space and will leave with a fresh understanding of the design process.


We also offer our Interior Design and Interior Decoration courses in Dubai – please see page 86 for further details.

Book a short course within three months of a Bite Sized course in the same subject area and we’ll credit your Bite Sized fee towards your longer course.12 : 13

Interior Decoration – Module One

For those interested in understanding the decoration process or following a career in interior decoration. Learn to create concept boards, plans and elevations to scale, answer a residential project brief by designing a room – and participate in a group critique where you’ll hone your presentation skills. You’ll leave with knowledge of planning, the basic scale drawing of plans and elevations, as well as colour, materials and finishes.


Interior Decoration – Module Two

For those who’ve taken an Interior Decoration or Design course and want to develop their understanding of the decoration process for residential interiors. Complete a project for a fictional client, in response to colour, product and material restrictions. There will be visits to a historic interior, to trade showrooms and suppliers. Advice on how to network and deal with other trades will also be shared, and you’ll leave feeling confident and energised, ready to address your next project.

Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £1895

“The tutors were without exception informative, enthusiastic, encouraging and supportive – feeding us a mass of information, but ensuring that everyone got individual attention and valuable, constructive feedback and advice on their projects.”

Bite Sized Interior Design and Decoration

This two-hour taster course will give you an insight into the world of interior design and decoration. After a short lecture and a few exercises you will understand the importance of proportion, colour and style within an interior space and will leave with a fresh understanding of the design process.



Book a short course within three months of a Bite Sized course in the same subject area and we’ll credit your Bite Sized fee towards your longer course.

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Introduction to Business Management for Interior Designers

Will suit professional or potential interior designers keen to advance their businesses through marketing and management. Grow confidence in charging for creative time, managing projects and facing the client as a designer.


Lighting for Residential Interiors

Learn how to use natural and artificial lighting in interiors and speak to contractors and clients with confidence. For design professionals, or students keen to design a lighting scheme.


Introduction to Furniture Design

Ideal for design professionals keen to add skills, and beginners with basic technical drawing skills and design principles knowledge. You’ll learn about the processes, materials and finishes and leave able to design simple freestanding furniture yourself.


Designing Bespoke Fitted Furniture

Ideal for design professionals eager to add skills, and beginners interested in designing unique furniture. Leave able to communicate your designs so that you can build pieces to your specification.

Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £585

Kitchen and Bathroom Planning and Design

Perfect for practicing interior designers, architects and property developers, and anyone interested in investigating new ideas for their home. Leave able to translate clients’ briefs into feasible design proposals for kitchens and bathrooms.


Model Making for Designers

Develop your model making skills to communicate ideas through 3D and leave with the ability to make models of quality. Perfect for interior designers, architects, and art and design students.


Colour for Interior Design

Want to develop your colour awareness and knowledge, mix tints, shades and tones – and create a colour palette? You’ll leave with all these skills, and a greater understanding of colour-theory concepts.


Product Design for Interiors

Learn how to develop unique concepts and bring your ideas into reality – creating your own signature design style. Whether you are designing freestanding furniture, decorative objects, or customising fixtures and fittings, this course will take you through the key steps of the design and manufacturing process.


Design Trends for Interiors

To be successful as an interior designer you need to be aware of emerging style trends and technical advancements in materials, finishes and techniques. Learn about recent innovation in design, and how you can incorporate new ideas into your design schemes and projects and maximize impact.


Upcycling for Interiors

This course will give you the practical skills, ideas and inspiration for creating upcycled pieces with a range of contemporary looks. Whether for you or a client, working with a large budget or small, you’ll leave with the confidence to upcycle and update furniture yourself, and commission more complex pieces.


Interior Design & Interior DecorationProfessional Development

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Architectural Drawing for Designers

Also for prospective/current students, architects or those refurbishing properties. A chance to produce your own examples, including plans, sections and elevations, and use master drafting equipment.


Freehand Perspective Drawing for Designers

For anyone new to drawing, perhaps who’s mainly worked on a computer, and those with some familiarity looking for a more intensive experience. You’ll produce sketches of your ideas and explore rendering techniques.


The Evolution of Design: Architecture and Interiors

The chance to experience London’s objects, buildings, interiors and artworks through new eyes – and gain a unique understanding of the history of architecture and interior design.


Technical Drawing for Interior Design

Develop in-depth understanding of the processes and spatial considerations involved in producing interior design drawings. Ideal for budding interior designers and a good starting point if you want to progress on to using CAD programmes.


Art Walk – Architecture and Interior Design

Have your eyes opened to the stunning architecture and history of London on this three-hour taster session. Walk the streets and see a Palace that was never built, a Church that is not in a field and a great playwrite who is in the gutter.


Interior Design & Interior DecorationHistory/Drawing

Vectorworks

One for students, or professionals working in design-based practice – taught on a Mac. Leave with a solid grounding in Vectorworks, having produced digital images including plans, elevations, sections and perspective views.


SketchUp: An Introduction

For design professionals who want to make accurate 3D models or visualise space on a computer, and anyone who creates graphics for presentations. You’ll produce accurate models, striking graphics and a series of digital images.



Graphic Design is a vibrant creative discipline that influences the world around us. It’s also an established creative industry that is still growing and evolving.Whether you are brand new to the subject area, or are looking to refresh skills and study with professionals, our modular study system will take you where you want to be.

Graphic Design

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Your JourneyGraphic Design

Letterpress Physical Typography (All Levels)

Digital Design: An Introduction

Editorial Design

Graphic Design Communication Module One

Graphic Design Communication Module Two

Graphic Design Communication Professional Practice


Digital Design Courses

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Illustration Courses

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Printmaking Courses

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Photography Courses

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Other Graphic Design Courses that can complement your journey: (see next page for course descriptions)


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Graphic Design Communication – Module One

Curious about graphic design? Suitable for complete beginners or those curious to learn more about the graphic arts, this course is fast-paced, fun and exciting. We will encourage you to push yourself to think and work creatively and communicate your design ideas visually. Experiment with photography, collage and illustration in the process. Leave with the foundation for a strong graphic design portfolio.


Graphic Design Communication – Module Two

If you’re passionate about graphic design, this course is for you. You’ll respond to a variety of challenging projects to create work that stands out from the crowd. Push your concepts further and take risks to develop a personal voice and style. Make a full colour A2 poster of your artwork and leave with strong projects for your design portfolio.


Graphic Design

Digital Design: An Introduction

For those studying or working within a creative design field, new to digital design. Gain an overview of digital image-making and learn how image can be manipulated across print and online platforms. Layout, illustration and image editing are central to the work of a designer, each perfectly executed with the aid of the key Adobe design packages: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This course will build your confidence to use software as a tool to present your work.


Graphic Design Communication – Professional Practice

For those with graphic design training, wishing to develop their professional practice. This is our “industry masterclass”, providing you with the opportunity to work on a commercial brief, based on your tutor’s specific professional experience. Whether a graduate or professional working in industry, this course will help you grow creatively. Leave feeling more confident about responding to real-life graphic design briefs and applying for graphic design roles.


Editorial Design

Just right for those looking for a grounding in editorial design for print. You’ll jointly produce a small publication – and build an understanding of the design process from raw content to printed matter.


Letterpress – Physical Typography

A course for absolute beginners to advanced typographers. Learn about the Letterpress printmaking process and its relationship with typography – and leave with a series of printed typographic pieces for your portfolio.

Level – All welcome Price – £675

“This fast paced course taught me so much more than I imagined you could learn in ten weeks! You are given so many diverse and inspiring briefs to work on during and after the course. These introduce you to so many different aspects of the Graphic Design world and challenge you to think differently and creatively. I have left feeling confident about my ideas and excited about taking on Graphic Design projects.”

Bite Sized Graphic Design

This inspiring two-hour taster session will open your eyes to the vibrant world of visual communication. We will help you to question how graphic design is interpreted today and look at the many wonderful paths on offer for those choosing to pursue a career in this field.


Graphic Design Workshop

Join this workshop for an opportunity to work alongside a leading professional designer and learn from their experiences in this vibrant and versatile industry. Prepare for a fast paced and action packed day - practical activities will encourage you to push boundaries and challenge conventional approaches in order to make the most of your full potential as a creative designer and discover what it is that sets one idea apart from the rest.

Level – All Levels Price – £199


You might also be interested in our Illustration courses – see page 36.24 : 25

Digital Design Most people in the creative industries today use some form of digital package. So to showcase, edit and market your work you’ll need digital design skills by the screen load. And whether you want to display work in 2D or display it on a website you built yourself, there’s something here for everyone.

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Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Discover the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Gain an understanding of design principles, the dynamics of composition and colour, and the technical issues around print and web distribution. For design students, home users or professionals.


Illustrator: An Introduction

Ideal for those keen to understand Adobe Illustrator’s key features and the best way to create artwork. A hands-on course which will see you gaining skills, and creating a montage for reference.


InDesign: An Introduction

Perfect for you if you’re Mac or PC competent and want to become proficient in this powerful page-layout programme. Expect to produce various examples of creative work relevant to your job or course.


Photoshop: An Introduction

Little or no Photoshop knowledge? We’ll demystify some of the tools, techniques and terminology, and have you creating and editing digital images for a montage you can use for inspiration afterwards.


After Effects: An Introduction

Develop the skills to create title sequences for video, and animated logos for websites from scratch with Adobe After Effects. For video artists, filmmakers, graphics professionals and beginners familiar with Adobe graphics software.


Digital Design


Bite Sized Digital Design

This two-hour taster session is ideal for beginners who want to take the first steps into learning how to use digital design packages. As well as giving you an overview and some hands on action, this course will help you find out which digital design package will meet your creative needs.


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Dreamweaver Web Design

Dreamweaver is the industry-standard web design package. Benefit from a comprehensive overview of the software’s technical aspects; from the basic interface and round-trip HTML, to site design, maps and management. Leave with a broad understanding of how to approach web projects in terms of content, structure, design and development.


Photoshop for Web Design

For those keen to create their first website and upgrade their graphic design skills to industry standard. You’ll gain the confidence to work flexibly with Photoshop tools to create stylish web graphics.


Building Websites with CSS and HTML

Want to build, manipulate and manage a professional website using basic and intermediate CSS and HTML? You’ll leave with the confidence to do this from scratch.


“I really enjoyed the whole course. Our tutor was great, very helpful, very good at teaching us at pace, but also letting us ask questions. I’d definitely recommend the course to friends.”


You might also be interested in:

– Digital Pattern Design and Print page 67

– Editorial Design page 17

– SketchUp: An Introduction page 18

– Social Media: Digital Marketing page 83

– Vectorworks page 18

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Photography Physical and digital developments are happening all the time in Photography – you’ll explore them on our short courses. Some are available at Camberwell College of Arts, home to leading-edge photography facilities. On all our courses, you’ll gain insights to put you in the picture.

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Photography

Introduction to Photography

If you’re keen to develop a thorough grasp of photography, this overview will enable you to gain control of your photographs and understand how images are generated in a camera.



Little or no Photoshop knowledge? We’ll demystify some of the tools, techniques and terminology, and have you creating and editing digital images for a montage you can use for inspiration afterwards.


Alternative Photographic Printing

Create a range of prints using historic processes. For those fascinated with early photography, a professional searching for a different look or those working in or studying conservation.


Large Format Black and White Photography

For anyone feeling the limitations of medium-format photography. You’ll leave able to use large-format cameras and film, as well as with the ability to expose, process and print your own images.



It’s clear why many study Illustration with us: Courses for all ability levels, opportunities to explore the vivid worlds of comic book art and book illustration.Whether you’re illustrating for leisure or professionally, you’ll find plenty to inspire you here.

Illustration

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Illustration

Introduction to Illustration

For those looking to develop their graphic image making skills and explore a range of illustration pathways. From book illustration and publishing, to animation and motion graphics, you will learn how to respond creatively to a brief as you set out in pursuit of an illustration career.


Book Illustration

For those interested in illustrating children’s books, book jackets or magazines who want to take a drawing-based course. Leave with a portfolio you can show a publisher, including a completed mock up.


Comic Book Art

Want to make comics or add to portfolios for foundation, illustration and animation course applications? Learn about character, scenario and storytelling as you develop your ideas into a resolved story and well-finished sequence of images.



World-acclaimed studios at Camberwell College of Arts, famed for its printmaking and letterpress work, and unique facilities.It’s easy to see why our printmaking short courses get the stamp of approval from so many students, and you’ll find something to suit you here.

Printmaking

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Printmaking

Screen Printing

An intensive journey through the rewarding processes of hand printing on to paper. For practising artists/designers/illustrators, and those about to start – or who’ve just finished – studying. You’ll leave with work demonstrating many techniques and processes.


Introduction to Printmaking

A chance to explore visual ideas using methods including etching and lithography. You’ll develop an understanding of printmaking, enabling you to move on to more specialised courses. Will suit newcomers and professionals.


Letterpress – Physical Typography

A course suitable for all levels. Learn about the Letterpress printmaking process and its relationship with typography – and leave with a series of printed typographic pieces for your portfolio.



The study of preserving art is becoming ever more popular. And whether you want to bring your exhibition concept to life or make your artwork look its best, we have the course for you.

Curating, Art Handling & Conservation

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“The instructors were so knowledgeable, they put a lot of thought into the course content and it showed.”

Introduction to Curating Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Create a comprehensive proposal for your own curatorial project, and organise it. Ideal if you want to want to apply for gallery internships, study curating or make proposals to venues in your work.


Introduction to the Art Market

Learn about the art world’s structures and economies, whether as a collector, artist or writer, or to pursue a relevant career. You’ll gain understanding of contemporary art’s relative value, plus key artists, movements, ideas and institutions.


Exhibition Design and Delivery

A one-day course that will enable you to organise an exhibition from start to finish. Will suit artists, craftspeople and anyone eager to learn about the practical side of exhibitions.


Art Handling and Installation

For those working in museums and galleries, and artists and students. You’ll leave with the skills to hang a small exhibition, plus awareness of how to pack, move and install artworks.


Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice

For artists and students keen to explore the theoretical aspects of their work. You’ll leave with the ability to critically discuss and evaluate art, and place your studio practice in context.


Conservation

We are currently developing new courses in Conservation. Please contact us at [email protected] to be added to our Conservation mailing list so you can be first to hear about new courses.


We also offer courses for curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts in Dubai – please see page 88 for further details.www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/shortcourses46 : 47

A world-renowned fine art institution, with a range of introductory-level courses. Where better to explore Drawing and Painting through short courses than Chelsea College of Arts? You could then move on to further studies in Life Drawing or Oil Painting.

Drawing & Painting

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Your Journey Drawing & Painting

Drawing and Painting Module One

Chelsea Open Studio

Oil Painting Explored

Drawing and Painting Module Two

Drawing and Painting Module Three


Portfolio Courses

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Art History Courses

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Introduction to Drawing

Life Drawing (All Levels)

Introduction to Painting Watercolour Painting

Oil Painting



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Drawing & Painting

Drawing and Painting – Module One

Techniques & Approaches – Exploration and Discovery

Want to gain a greater understanding of art? Perhaps you’re thinking of applying for further study? Discover and explore different techniques and approaches while creating a body of work.



Keen to learn drawing skills, reacquaint yourself with 2D visual exploration or build a portfolio? You’ll leave able to create coherent drawings, having experienced a broad mix of drawing media.


Drawing and Painting – Module Two

Technical Skills & Approaches – Independent Research

Develop your technical skills and approaches to drawing and painting, as well as carrying out independent research in a structured, supportive environment. You’ll learn a broad appreciation of art practice and build a body of work.


Life Drawing

For beginners, and those looking to practise their figure drawing and/or apply for Foundation or BA courses. Develop your observational skills in an open, supportive environment while building confidence about drawing the figure and its environment.


Drawing and Painting – Module Three

Independent Practice – Workshops & Contextual Studies

Consolidate your experience, learning and understanding of art. You’ll engage in independent practice supported by workshops and contextual studies and know more about your own direction and interests by the end.


Chelsea Open Studio

For students with enough experience to work on their own initiative, looking to develop with guidance from a practising artist. Encouraged to cultivate your own working methods, you’ll grow in confidence and identity as an artist.


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Introduction to Painting

A great starting point for a portfolio and/or if you’re applying for a longer course. You’ll leave with work demonstrating various painting techniques and approaches, along with the skills to paint independently.


Oil Painting

Build your skills and confidence in painting with oils. We’ll throw light on the materials and processes, and you’ll leave with a body of work alongside increased awareness of painting’s diverse concepts.


Watercolour Painting

For those who’ve never painted before or have painted at home. You’ll leave able to stretch paper, apply colour washes and use paint to bring out the full translucent quality of the watercolour medium.


Contemporary Fine Art in Practice

Interested in developing your practice and challenging your working methods? Develop your contemporary thinking, through a combination of talks, presentations and projects that will steadily increase your knowledge of the development of abstraction. Leave with increased confidence in initiating work of your own.



This course is ideal as a continuation for those who have studied our Oil Painting course, or for those with some oil painting experience. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and try more advanced techniques, and develop your style and confidence.


Painting Weekender

Immerse yourself in a weekend of the arts. On Saturday, expect to get hands on as you learn about the traditional processes and techniques employed by the masters as you prepare a canvas and mix your own pigments. On Sunday you’ll visit some of London’s finest galleries where, under the guidance of your tutor and with your newfound knowledge, you’ll understand painting as never before.



Bite Sized Painting

Explore the rudimentary principles of painting a still life composition. On this two-hour taster course, you will use tone and colour to create a competent and convincing work by focusing on using paint in the most effective way.


Book a short course within three months of a Bite Sized course in the same subject area and we’ll credit your Bite Sized fee towards your longer course.

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Learning about original artworks will see you visit some of London’s leading galleries – under expert guidance.Whichever course you choose and whether you’re studying for leisure or professional reasons, you’ll build impressive art history knowledge.

Art History

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Introduction to Art History

Learn more about the contemporary art market, whether as a collector or to pursue a relevant career. Leave able to evaluate art, with knowledge about key artists and movements, and identifiable personal goals and interests.


Art History Tour – Rebellion, Romance and Tragedy

Travel from the 1700s to the Art Nouveau period, learning about original artworks’ importance and artistic influence on modern life, on location in London’s galleries. Ideal if you’re considering further study or a related career.


Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice

For artists and students keen to explore the theoretical aspects of their work. You’ll leave with the ability to critically discuss and evaluate art, and place your studio practice in context.


Art History Tour – The 20th Century London Art Scene

Travel from the 20th century’s start to today, learning about original modern artworks’ importance, history and cultural connections, and enriching your gallery experiences. Ideal if you’re considering further study or a related career.



The chance to experience London’s objects, buildings, interiors and artworks through new eyes and gain a unique understanding of the history of architecture and interior design.


Art History


Have your eyes opened to the stunning architecture and history of London on this three-hour taster session. Walk the streets and see a Palace that was never built, a Church that is not in a field and a great playwrite who is in the gutter.



Our Sculpture and Ceramics courses are hands on, allowing you to get just a little bit messy! In the process, we’ll guide you through the essential techniques needed for all 3D work including welding and ceramic sculpture.

Sculpture & Ceramics

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“This course has inspired me and definitely added to my understanding of Ceramics. It’s already fed into a design project I’m working on in the studio.”

Introduction to Sculpture

Learn more about sculpture and its influences on this excellent foundation for further study. A chance to work alongside an experienced sculptor, you’ll gain insight into the methods and create your own works.


Studio Ceramics

Whether it’s your first time or you’re an experienced ceramicist, you’ll create ceramic pieces in Chelsea’s impressive facilities and understand the basic principles by the course’s end.


Welding for Artists

For artists or students keen to explore welding’s possibilities in art. You’ll leave with greater understanding of these, as well as an appreciation of the techniques involved. You’ll also have developed welding skills.


Sculpture & Ceramics

Sculpture Weekender

Take a weekend to explore sculpture - looking at design, materials, location and impact. As well as teaching and demonstrations in our studios, you’ll visit a range of London sculptures – indoor and outdoor, public and private – to develop your understanding of sculpture.



You might also be interested in Contemporary Fine Art in Practice – see page 54.62 : 63

You’ll learn to combine flair and technique, and on our textiles courses, you could well walk away with a bespoke piece of your own making.

Textiles

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Textiles

Introduction to Textile Print Design

Learn a new craft whether as a hobby or a skill diversification – transforming your own drawn or found images. You’ll leave with a range of printed samples and at least one piece of self-designed and printed work.


Digital Pattern Design and Print

Anyone looking for a fast-paced introduction to the digital textile-design process while gaining some basic skills with both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Create pattern designs using simple motifs; your patterns will then be printed onto one of the fabrics available.


“You’ll be able to create dynamic shapes and graphic patterns, or design new twists to established patterns.”


There’s something here for every level of interest, whether you work in the industry or want to follow your passion in your spare time. Our courses are based at bespoke facilities in Wimbledon College of Arts.

Theatre, Screen & Costume

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Costume and Set Design for Film and Theatre

Ideal if you’re thinking about a future in costume or set design for theatre or film. Leave with work including a scale model, sketches and illustrations, and the ability to use key points from a text to bring characters and settings to life.



Develop the skills to create title sequences for video, and animated logos for websites from scratch with Adobe After Effects. For video artists, filmmakers, graphics professionals and beginners familiar with Adobe graphics software.


Promotional Film-making for Creatives

This course covers all aspects of promotional video making for online marketing purposes, taking you through the process of planning, filming, editing and distribution. Using professional lighting, camera, sound and editing equipment you will receive hands on, practical experience in producing video material for your own business needs.



For anyone new to drawing, perhaps who’s mainly worked on a computer, and those with some familiarity looking for a more intensive experience. You’ll produce sketches of your ideas and explore rendering techniques.


Theatre, Screen & Costume


We offer a range of art and design courses for under-18s, during the summer and throughout the year. These courses offer something unique for creative teens – whether they are working on a portfolio for future study, or just want to try something new.

Courses for Under-18s

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UAL International Summer School

The University of the Arts London (UAL) International Summer School is an intensive three-week summer residential course designed to provide an introduction to art college and offers a unique opportunity to explore London’s rich heritage and social diversity through art and design projects. Structured in a similar way to a foundation course in art and design, you will build on your portfolio for university application. You’ll spend time with the staff and in the studios all six of UAL’s Colleges:

– Camberwell College of Arts – Central St Martins– Chelsea College of Arts– London College

of Communication– London College of Fashion– Wimbledon College of Arts

Check our website or contact us on [email protected] for dates and prices.

Courses for Under-18s

Our Pre-Foundation courses are also suitable for students aged 16+ read more about these on the following page:

– Pre-Foundation Portfolio – Preparation at Chelsea

or Camberwell– Pre-Foundation Graphic Design– Pre-Foundation Photography– Pre-Foundation Painting

New for 2014/15

– Photography for 15–17 Year Olds

– Oil Painting for 15–17 Year Olds

– Puppet Making for 15–17 Year Olds

– Illustration for 15–17 Year Olds

– 3D Design for 15–17 Year Olds

– Graphic Design for 15–17 Year Olds

Read more about these new courses on our website at arts.ac.uk/cheslea/shortcourses – click ‘browse courses’ and select ‘Courses for Under-18s’.

Contemporary Art and Design Workshop for 14–16 Year Olds

For those aged between 14 and 16 who want to learn about artistic processes, from generating ideas to hanging an exhibition. Explore processes of making artwork, and develop ideas in a similar working method to those used at Art College. Ideal if you want to add some work to your portfolio or just explore your flair and creativity.



We designed our portfolio courses to give you the best possible start in your arts education. Or you could use them to organise your current portfolio and learn new ways of expressing your ideas. For younger people, these not only enhance their art education but also act as interesting holiday activities.

Portfolio Courses

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Pre-Foundation Portfolio Preparation at Chelsea or Camberwell

For 16–19 year olds keen to build up experience, portfolios or techniques before applying for further study. Experience the Foundation course environment while exploring different approaches to drawing, and creating work.


Pre-Foundation Graphic Design

For all 16–19 year old students who are keen to build their experience in graphic design and create work for their portfolio before applying for Foundation. Learn about visualisation techniques, drawing, typography, photography, and analytical/imaginative thinking. Leave with enhanced manual and technical skills, along with useful tips on applying for Foundation courses.


Pre-Foundation Photography

For all 16–19 year old students keen to develop a portfolio of photography work and experience a number of different techniques in the process. Have fun and experiment as you enjoy every opportunity to express yourself in a broad range of activities. Leave with a body of work demonstrating the range of approaches and activities you’ve experienced.


Pre-Foundation Painting

For all 16–19 year old students keen to build up painting experience or portfolios before starting or applying for Foundation courses. Learn more about painting’s technical and creative approaches, with first-hand experience of the Foundation environment.


Portfolio Preparation 18+

Anyone interested in applying to a foundation or BA course or adding to a portfolio. You’ll develop a body of work – improving your technical skills in numerous areas – and receive advice on interview techniques.


MA Portfolio Preparation

For anyone considering studying Fine Art at MA level, or artists or designers keen to develop theoretical knowledge. You’ll leave understanding the relationship between contemporary art theory and your own practice.


Portfolio Courses


Online Portfolio Preparation

Taught by an artist, with many years of experience in teaching and recruiting for Foundation courses, this 6 week online course will guide you through the key steps to build a portfolio for future application. Study from anywhere in the world with basic equipment and an internet connection.


Watch our website to explore our new Online Learning courses! www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/shortcourses78 : 79


Want to promote, market and communicate your ideas or products? These short courses will put you in the know. Build on your copywriting skills for print or web, find new ways of thinking creatively or sharpen up how you put together a design brief.

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Business Skills for Creatives

Work in a creative field and want to improve your business skills to boost your revenue and develop your client base? You’ll leave able to market yourself and having created a personal action plan with your tutor.



Will suit professional or potential interior designers keen to advance their businesses through marketing and management. Grow confidence in charging for creative time, managing projects and facing the client as a designer.



Art Direction

Improve your creative skills and powers of lateral thinking while learning the principles of art direction, completing briefs and delivering creative concepts. For those in marketing, advertising, PR, sales, brand management, editorial, fashion, design or photography.


Creative Copywriting

Learn the tricks of the copywriter’s trade – write effective headlines, tailor copy to different audiences and encourage readers to stick with you. Ideal if you work in marketing, design or corporate communications.


Social Media: Digital Marketing

Explore the advantages of using social media platforms and digital marketing at work. Leave with more understanding of the subject, and having devised an action plan to match your workflow. Suits creative and arts-based individuals.


Creative Identity

Learn to think more creatively using visual, logical and intuitive techniques, to help develop your personal awareness of style, design, and identity. This course will help you develop brand management, marketing, advertising and PR for your or your company.



This course covers all aspects of promotional video making for online marketing purposes, taking you through the process of planning, filming, editing and distribution. Using professional lighting, camera, sound and editing equipment you will receive hands on, practical experience in producing video material for your own business needs.


We are currently developing new courses in Creative Management as well as courses for Museum and Heritage professionals. Please keep an eye on our website, or sign up for our Professional Development newsletter for updates.www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/shortcourses82 : 83

Tailor Made Programmes for Business

Many organisations choose to send individuals on one of our Short Courses that are scheduled throughout the year as evening, Saturday or intensive daytime courses so they can fit around busy work commitments.

However, a Tailor Made Programme can offer bespoke staff training and development for individuals or groups, if one of our range of scheduled courses doesn’t quite meet your needs. You can select a course from our portfolio that we can offer at a time and venue that suits you, or we can develop a tailored course which targets your specific training and development goals.

So whether your team needs to enhance their Social Media Marketing skills, master the Adobe Suite, or get thinking creatively on an away day, we can create a tailor made course for you.

Previous Tailor Made courses include:

– Creative Management– Business Skills for Creatives– Interior Design – residential

and commercial – Interior Decoration – fixtures

fittings and materials – Digital Design with Photoshop,

InDesign and Illustrator– Web Design– Textile Design and Print– Art Handling and Installation– Social Media Marketing

We are currently developing new courses in Creative Management as well as courses for Museum and Heritage professionals. Please keep an eye on our website, or sign up for our Professional Development newsletter for updates.

Tailor Made TrainingThe University of the Arts London has an unrivalled base of creative knowledge and expertise available to businesses across all industries.


Programmes And Tours

We tailor make study programmes and tours for study groups of students from overseas educational institutions – anything from a one day course to two-week courses in specialist subject areas – popular subjects, include Interior Design, Fashion, Graphic Design, Letterpress, and Art History. We harness the expertise and resources of three world-class colleges, not forgetting London’s museums, galleries and exhibitions.

For all Tailor Made Training, Programmes and Tours and Team Building Days, please contact: Mary Kiely, Business Development Manager at Chelsea.

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We welcome students from all over the world on to our Short Courses in London.

We also offer a range of courses taught outside London, in the Middle East, Europe and beyond.

English Plus

English Plus courses combine five sessions of English language with two practical art and design sessions a week. Courses can last between four and 24 weeks.

www.arts.ac.uk/languagecentre/lc/courses

Summer Study Abroad

We offer three-week intensive summer study abroad courses in a range of disciplines.

Study Abroad

We’re pleased to offer a range of Study Abroad courses across Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, which allow international students to study a term or semester with us. You must apply for Study Abroad courses via the central Study Abroad office.

www.arts.ac.uk/studyabroad

Orientation Programmes

Orientation courses are an exciting opportunity for international students, preparing you for a long-term degree course at university. Orientation courses include tutorials, studio-based projects and research trips in and around London.

www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/courses/orientation-courses

University of the Arts London International Summer School

The University of the Arts London (UAL) International Summer School is an intensive three-week summer residential course designed to provide an introduction to art college and offers a unique opportunity to explore London’s rich heritage and social diversity through art and design projects. Structured in a similar way to a foundation course in art and design, you will build on your portfolio for university application. You’ll spend time with the staff and in the studios all six of UAL’s Colleges:

– Camberwell College of Arts – Central St Martins– Chelsea College of Arts– London College

of Communication– London College of Fashion– Wimbledon College of Arts

Check our website or contact us on [email protected] for dates and prices.

International Courses

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Interior Design and Interior Decoration

Our range of Interior Design and Decoration courses offer options for beginners and for those already working in the industry.

You can develop your specialist knowledge and expertise with an individual masterclass or by combining a number of courses to create a personalised study plan.

Interior Design

– The Principles of Interior Design – One (5 Days)

– The Principles of Interior Design – Two (5 Days)

– The Principles of Interior Design – Three (5 Days)

Interior Decoration

– Make Your House a Home (3 Days)

– Textiles for Interiors (2 Days)

Developing Specialist Skills

– Starting an Interior Design Business (3 Evenings)

– Outdoor Design (1 Day)

– Exploring Materials for Interiors (2 Days)

– Bespoke Furniture Design (4 Days)

– 3D Digital Design with SketchUp (3 Days)

– Freehand Drawing (3 Evenings)

– Lighting Design Concepts (3 Days)

Art: Curating, Collecting and Handling

We also offer courses for curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts – designed to sharpen critical understanding and practical skills.

Guided by our team of experts you can develop your understanding of contemporary art, build networks with galleries and collections, or gain practical skills in art handling, installation and exhibition delivery.

– Contemporary Art Explored (2 Days)

– Art Handling and Installation (2 Days)

– Curating Contemporary Art (3 Days)

We will be adding new courses to this portfolio, so do sign up to the mailing list on our Middle East course webpage to keep up to date, or email us at [email protected]

Each February, May and October we offer a range of short courses in Dubai, in Interior Design, Interior Decoration, Art, Curating, Collecting and Handling. All of our courses are taught by our London-based tutors, all of whom are practicing industry professionals.

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Booking Terms & Conditions

1 Basis of agreement

1.1.1 We consider these terms and the booking form to set out the whole agreement between you and us for the provision of the courses. These terms only apply to our contracts with consumers.

1.1.2 Please check that the details in these terms and on the booking form are complete and accurate before you commit yourself to the contract. If you think that there is a mistake, please make sure that you ask us to confirm any changes in writing, as we only accept responsibility for statements and representations made in writing by our authorised employees and agents.

1.1.3 Please ensure that you read and understand these terms before you sign and submit the booking form, because you will be bound by the Terms once a contract comes into existence between us, in accordance with clause 1.4.

1.2 If any of these terms are inconsistent with any term of the booking form, the booking form shall prevail.

1.3 The booking form is an offer by you to enter into a binding contract with us, which we are free to accept or decline at our absolute discretion.

6 Late applications

6.1 If there are places available on a course we will accept bookings right up until the course commences.

6.2 If you apply within five working days of the course commencing, we cannot guarantee that your booking confirmation will reach you prior to the start of the course.

6.3 Late applicants will usually have their place on the course confirmed by telephone or email. If, however, you have not received confirmation within 24 hours of your application it is your responsibility to check the status of your booking. This can be done by contacting the Short Course Office.

7 Overseas applications

7.1 As we may need to contact you in the two weeks prior to the course start date, please ensure you include your contact details in the UK when making your booking.

7.2 Please ensure that your place is confirmed and the course is running before you make any travel arrangements. We are not liable for travel or accommodation costs in accordance with Clause 10.4.

7.3 Fees are payable in GBP and in the event of a refund, you will be refunded in GBP. London Artscom Limited will not be liable for any losses incurred as a result of currency fluctuations or exchanges.

1.4 These terms shall become binding on you and us when: (1.4.1) we issue you with written acceptance of a booking form; or (1.4.2) we notify you that we are able to provide the course, whichever is the earlier, at which point a contract shall come into existence between us.

2 Fees

2.1 Full payment of the course fees must be received prior to commencement of the course. Your place on the course cannot be guaranteed until full payment is received.

2.2 All fees stated are inclusive of VAT.

3 Minimum age requirement

We cannot accept bookings from students under 18 years of age except for on those courses specifically listed as being for younger age groups. You confirm that you are 18 years of age or over. If this proves to be incorrect we may terminate our agreement with you.

4 Methods of payment

4.1 Fees can be paid by credit or debit card by post, fax or online. Payment by cheque is also accepted except in the two weeks prior to the course’s start date. Please make all cheques payable to London Artscom Limited.

4.2 Fees can be paid by cash if payment is made in person.

8 Visas

8.1 If you do not hold a UK/EU/EEA passport you will need a visa that allows you to study here in order to take one of our courses. For info please see the Home Office website at www.ukvisas.gov.uk. It is your responsibility to determine how far in advance you need to apply for a visa, and to allow sufficient time to obtain a visa. We will not allow you to join the course if you do not have a visa that allows you to study, and in these circumstances, you will not be eligible for any refund of your course fees.

8.2 If you cannot attend a course because you have not obtained a visa to enter the UK no refund will be offered although we’ll offer you a transfer (subject to the conditions contained in condition 12) if your visa is delayed.

8.3 You will need to present your passport, including visa, to the Short Course Office at least 2 working days in advance of the start of your course. In other words, if your course starts on a Monday, you must present yourself by the Thursday before.

9 Cancellations by you

9.1 Where you are an individual not a company and you book your course otherwise than in person, you have the right to cancel your booking within 7 days starting on the day after the contract between us comes into force in accordance with condition 1.4 (Contract Date) unless the Contract Date is

4.3 Payment by bank electronic transfer banker’s draft or a payment which is sent for collection are accepted for UK and overseas residents. Please add £30 to your fee for the additional bank charges to be made to us and provide us with the transaction reference number. Our bank details are available on request.

4.4 If your company or organisation is paying for the course fees and would prefer to be invoiced, please write to us on your company’s headed paper and send a company purchase order with your booking form. Payment is required within 30 days of the date of the invoice or as specified. Your place on the course is not confirmed until full payment has been received.

5 Payment by cash

5.1 If you wish to pay for your course in cash, and the amount is over £500, you will be required to provide photo ID at the time of booking. This ID should be either a driving licence or passport, which we will photocopy and attach a copy to your booking form.

5.2 If you subsequently require a refund (under the terms of our booking conditions, points 8 & 9) you will need to bring the same photographic ID to collect the cash refund. This will be checked against the original ID provided before any cash is refunded. Please note that cash refunds can only be collected on weekdays between 10am and 4pm.

less than 7 days prior to the commencement of your course in which case you may cancel at any time up to the commencement of your course. Where you’ll cancel your booking in accordance with this condition

9.1 you’ll be entitled to a full refund of any payments you have made in respect of the course.

9.2 In addition to the statutory cancellation rights set out in condition 9.1, the following apply: (9.2.1) where you cancel your place on a course more than 7 days after the Contract Date but up to one month before the course start date, you will be entitled to a refund of the course fees, less an administrative charge of £30 to cover our costs. (9.2.2) Where you cancel your place on a course more than 7 days after the Contract Date but within one month of the course start date you will not be entitled to any refund unless a replacement student can be found for your place. If a replacement student is found you’ll be entitled to a refund of the course fees, less an administrative charge of £30.

9.3 If you have booked a course within one month of its start date conditions 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 will apply.

9.4 Cancellation requests must be made in writing. Note that refunds can take up to 3 weeks to process.

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Booking Terms & Conditions

10 Cancellations by us

10.1 Please note that courses have minimum attendance levels and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received.

10.2 We reserve the right to: amend or cancel courses (10.2.1), change course location (10.2.2), substitute lecturers and tutors (10.2.3).

10.3 If we cancel a course we’ll endeavour to give you at least 1 week’s notice and you will have the option of transferring to another course or of having a full refund of the fees which we’ll return to you within 3 weeks.

10.4 We will not be liable for any losses (including, but not limited to, travel and accommodation costs) arising as a consequence of any modification or cancellation of courses or time-tabling constraints as set out above and beyond the cost of the course fee.

11 Class postponement by us

If a class is postponed for reasons for which we are responsible, including staff illness, we will make every reasonable effort to reschedule the class or to add the missed hours on to the remaining course classes. We apologise for this inconvenience and urge you to ring the Short Course Office if you have any concerns.

16 Certificates

To achieve a certificate of attendance you must attend at least 80% of the course. You will be presented with a certificate at the end of the course. The name given on the booking form will be the one that appears on the certificate. With the exception of the Study Abroad programmes it is not feasible to examine and grade your work. Therefore the certificate of attendance is not a qualification. If you miss the last session due to reasons for which we are not responsible then a certificate can be sent although you may be required to provide a stamped addressed envelope for this service. If for any reason you do not receive a certificate for reasons that we are responsible for then a replacement will be sent in the post free of charge once your attendance has been verified by the course register or tutor. You may also collect a certificate from the Short Course Office with prior arrangement. Replacement certificates can be produced up to one year after completion of your course but will incur a fee of £30.

17 Materials and equipment

17.1 The course fee includes the cost of basic materials which will be provided.

17.2 Please see the course description in our brochure and website for details of the additional materials which you will need.

12 Transfers

12.1 You may transfer onto another course up to one month before the course start date Under these circumstances, you will be permitted to transfer subject to an administrative charge of £30 to cover our costs. (12.2.1) If you wish to transfer within one month of the course start date you will not be permitted to transfer unless a replacement student can be found for your place. (12.2.2) If a replacement student is found prior to the course start date, you will be permitted to transfer subject to an administrative charge of £30.

12.3 If you have booked a course within one month of its start date conditions 11.2.1 and 12.2.2 will apply.

12.4 Students can transfer a maximum of two times.

12.5 Transfer requests must be made in writing.

12.6 You may not transfer to another course once your course has started.

13 Substitutions

13.1 If you are unable to attend a course you are permitted to transfer your place to a substitute student up to one week before the start date.

13.2 We must be notified in writing of the substitute student’s name and there is a £30 administration charge for each substitution.

17.3 Failure to bring the required materials will delay your progress on the courses.

17.4 Unless otherwise agreed in advance, the course facilities are only available for use during the course hours and not at other times.

18 English

All classes are taught in English. Applicants whose first language is not English should note that they are required to be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations in English. As a guideline we would expect you to have an IELTS score of 4.5 for practical courses and 6.0 for lecture courses. University of the Arts London also offers English courses for overseas students (please call +44 (0)20 7514 7261 for more info).

19 Student conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to recognise that other students also require support and assistance. If a student becomes persistently disruptive we reserve the right to offer a verbal or written warning and, if this does not resolve the situation, we may, at our discretion, require the student to leave the course and we may exclude the student from our premises.

13.3 Substitutions cannot be accepted after the course has started.

14 Non-attendance

14.1 Non-attendance at classes due to illness or for personal or professional reasons does not give rise to the right to refunds, extra tuition or a transfer.

14.2 However, in such an event we will consider all the circumstances and take such action that we consider to be fair and reasonable.

14.3 Please note that if alternative options are offered there may be an additional charge.

15 Events outside our control

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance, in whole or part, of any of our obligations arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control including, but not limited to strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), acts of God, wars, riots, civil commotions, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rules, regulations or directions, accidents, breakdowns of plant or machinery, fires, floods, storms, pandemics, epidemics or other outbreaks of disease or infection, or failure in the public supply of electricity, heating, lighting, air conditioning or telecommunications equipment.

20 Bank holidays

Normally there are no Monday classes on bank holiday weekends, published course dates reflect this.

21 Recording

Due to copyright, and to respect other participants, the use of audio and/or visual recording is not permitted during any course.

22 Health & Safety

Students are asked to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to practical classes. This will be discussed with you on the first day of your course or else will be referred to in the materials list. Students who fail to comply with health and safety rules will be unable to participate in practical classes.

23 UAL Access cards

In the event that you are issued with a UAL Access card it is your responsibility to have it with you at all times when you visit one of our sites. You will be refused entry to your course if you cannot produce it on entry. There will be a charge for a replacement card in case of loss. In the event you are not permitted entry due to a lost or mislaid card unfortunately we cannot refund time lost or the cash equivalent.

24 Course location

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3D Design for 15 –17 Year Olds

3D Digital Design with SketchUp (3 Days)


Alternative Photography Printing

Architectural Drawing for Designers

Art Direction

Art Handling and Installation (Dubai)

Art Handling and Installation

Art History Tour – Rebellion, Romance and Tragedy

Art History Tour – The 20th Century London Art Scene


Bespoke Furniture Design (Dubai)

Bite Sized – Digital Design

Bite Sized – Graphic Design

Bite Sized – Interior Design and Decoration

Bite Sized – Painting

Book Illustration

Building Websites With CSS and HTML

Business Skills for Creatives

Chelsea Open Studio

Colour for Interior Design

Comic Book Art

Contemporary Art and Design Workshop for 14–16 Year Olds

Contemporary Art Explored (Dubai)

Contemporary Fine Art in Practice

Costume and Set Design for Film and Theatre

Creative Copywriting

5 Days

3 Days

2 Days

3 Days

3 Days

3 Days

2 Days

3 Days

4 Days

4 Days

3 Hours

4 Days

2 Hours

2 Hours

2 Hours

2 Hours

5 Days

4 Days

3 Days

5 Days

2 Days

5 Days

5 Days

2 Days

4 Days

4 Days

3 Days

Course Durations

Course Title Days

6 Evenings

8 Evenings


Evenings

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Interior Design – Module Two

Interior Design – Module Three

Interior Design Module One – Part One

Interior Design Module One – Part Two

Introduction to Art History


Introduction to Curating Contemporary Art Exhibitions


Introduction to Furniture Design

Introduction to Illustration

Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration

Introduction to Painting

Introduction to Photography

Introduction to Printmaking

Introduction to Sculpture

Introduction to Textile Print Design

Introduction to the Art Market

Kitchen and Bathroom Planning and Design

Large Format Black and White Photography

Letterpress: Physical Typography

Life Drawing

Lighting Design Concepts (Dubai)

Lighting for Residential Interiors

MA Portfolio Preparation

Make Your House a Home (Dubai)

Model Making for Designers

Oil Painting

12 Days

12 Days

4 Days

2 Days

5 Days

3 Days

4 Days

5 Days

5 Days

3 Days

3 Days

4 Days

4 Days

4 Days

3 Days

4 Days

3 Days

5 Days

4 Days

3 Days

3 Days

5 Days

3 Days

5 Days

4 Days

Course Title Days Evenings

10 Evenings

10 Evenings

8 Evenings

10 Evenings

10 Evenings

6 Evenings

8 Evenings

6 Evenings

10 Evenings

Creative Identity

Contemporary Art and Critical Theory

Curating Contemporary Art (Dubai)

Design Trends for Interiors

Designing Bespoke Fitted Furniture

Digital Design – An Introduction

Digital Pattern Design and Print

Drawing and Painting – Module One

Drawing and Painting – Module Two

Drawing and Painting – Module Three

Dreamweaver Web Design

Editorial Design

Exhibition Design and Delivery

Exploring Materials for Interiors (Dubai)

Freehand Drawing for Designers (Dubai)


Graphic Design Communication – Module One

Graphic Design Communication – Module Two

Graphic Design Communication – Professional Practice

Graphic Design for 15–17 Year Olds

Graphic Design Workshop

Illustration for 15–17 Year Olds

Illustrator – An Introduction

InDesign – An Introduction

Interactive Web Design

Interior Decoration – Module One

Interior Decoration – Module Two

Interior Design – Module One

3 Days

5 Days

3 Days

1 Day

4 Days

3 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

2 Days

4 Days

1 Day

2 Days

3 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

1 Day

5 Days

2 Days

3 Days

2 Days

12 Days

12 Days

12 Days

10 Evenings

6 Evenings

10 Evenings

10 Evenings

10 Evenings

10 Evenings

3 Evenings

6 Evenings

10 Evenings

10 Evenings

Course Title Days Evenings


Summer Study Abroad Fine Art Painting

Summer Study Abroad Set Design for Screen

Summer Study Abroad Contemporary Fine Art Studies

Summer Study Abroad Digital Textile Design

Summer Study Abroad Fine Art Photography

Summer Study Abroad Graphic Design Communication

Summer Study Abroad Interior Spatial Design

Technical Drawing for Interior Design

Textile Design for Interiors (Dubai)


The Principles Of Interior Design – One (Dubai)

The Principles Of Interior Design – Two (Dubai)

The Principles Of Interior Design – Three (Dubai)

UAL International Summer School

Upcycling for Interiors

Vectorworks

Watercolour Painting

Welding for Artists

15 Days

4 Days

2 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

2 Days

4 Days

4 Days

4 Days

Course Title Days Evenings Weeks

8 Evenings

8 Evenings

3 Weeks

3 Weeks

3 Weeks

3 Weeks

3 Weeks

3 Weeks

3 Weeks


Oil Painting for 15–17 Year Olds

Online Portfolio Preparation

Orientation To BA

Orientation to Foundation

Orientation to Interior Design

Orientation To MA

Outdoor Design (Dubai)

Painting Weekender

Photography for 15–17 Year Olds


Photoshop for Web Design

Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Portfolio Preparation 18+

Pre-Foundation Graphic Design

Pre-Foundation Painting

Pre–Foundation Photography

Pre–Foundation Portfolio Preparation at Camberwell

Pre–Foundation Portfolio Preparation at Chelsea

Product Design for Interiors


Puppet Making for 15–17 Year Olds

Screen Printing

Sculpture Weekender

SketchUp: An Introduction

Social Media: Digital Marketing

Starting an Interior Design Business (Dubai)

Studio Ceramics

4 Days

5 Days

6 x 1.5 hr

2 Days

2 Days

5 Days

3 Days

2 Days

5 days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

5 Days

3 Days

2 Days

5 Days

4 Days

2 Days

3 Days

1 Day

6 Evenings

3 Evenings

8 Evenings

6 Weeks

6 Weeks

3 Weeks

6 Weeks

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Disclaimer

This publication describes the courses run by the Short Courses Office, maintained by London Artscom Ltd. Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy but changes may have to be introduced after publication, since it is the policy of the Short Courses Office to constantly review its provision of courses as well as the performance and content of individual courses. Prospective students should be aware of this and are invited to verify details by enquiry to the Short Courses Office.

This Publication is issued as a general guide to its courses and facilities; it forms no part of a contract. The Short Courses Office reserves the right to make such changes as may be appropriate for reasons of operational efficiency or due to circumstances including industrial action, beyond its control.

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Design by Spy Studio www.spystudio.co.uk

Images Spine Photographic, Lucy Campbell and Jim Stephenson Architectural Photographer

www.spinephotographic.com www.lucy-campbell.co.uk www.clickclickjim.com

Meagan Kelly Horsman at Meem Gallery

Produced by Short Course Team Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts

Thanks to All of our fantastic students and tutors – particularly those featured in this brochure, photographed during Easter 2014.

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Short Courses 2014 - 2015