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Short Courses 2014—2015
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Welcome At 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. 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.
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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.
How to use this brochure 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.
For more information and to book your place on a course: – Visit* www.arts.ac.uk/ chelsea/shortcourses
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We run most of our courses www.arts.ac.uk/ more than once throughout the wimbledon/shortcourses year, delivering them in daytime, evening and weekend classes. – Find your Short Course, read the full course description and You can use the table at the check all the scheduled dates back of this brochure to check and times. course durations, and whether – Select your chosen date they run during the daytime or and book by paying securely evenings – or both! with a debit or credit card.
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*Alternatively, you can call: +44 (0)207 514 6311 and we can assist you on the phone.
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And we’re always developing new courses and looking at new ways to deliver our courses to you, including via Online Learning.
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
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.
Nearest station: Denmark Hill Some of our courses are held at: Wilson Road, London SE5 8LU
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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.
Interior Design & Interior Decoration
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.
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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.
Your Journey Interior Design & Interior Decoration Beginner
Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration
Intermediate
Advanced
Interior Decoration Module One
Interior Decoration Module Two
Interior Design Module One
Interior Design Module Two
Interior Design Module Three
(Optional introductory course)
Interior Design* Module One – Part One
Future Possibilities
Interior Design* Module One – Part Two
Several 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.
* Completing Parts One & Two, is equal to Interior Design Module One.
Add to your skills with these courses
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Our courses are taught flexibly during the evenings, weekends and holidays.
Drawing Courses
Professional Development
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History Courses
Digital Design for Interiors
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Interior Design & Interior Decoration 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.
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. Level – Beginner Price – £699
Bite Sized Interior Design and Decoration
Level – Beginner Price – £55
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Interior Design – Module Two
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.
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 – Beginner Price – £1895 Interior Design Module One – Part One
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.
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Interior Design – Module One
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.
Part One will arm you with the beginnings of a range of designrelated skills. And you’ll have built the confidence to start applying your skills to your own residential design scheme. Level – Beginner Price – £699 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. Level – Beginner Price – £699
We also offer our Interior Design and Interior Decoration courses in Dubai – please see page 86 for further details.
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
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. Level – Beginner Price – £55 Interior Decoration – Module One
Interior Decoration – Module Two
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.
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 – Beginner Price – £1895
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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.
Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £1895
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“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.”
Interior Design & Interior Decoration Professional Development
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. Level – Beginner Price – £345 Lighting for Residential Interiors
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
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £385
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £515
Introduction to Furniture Design
Model Making for Designers
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. Level – Beginner Price – £515
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. Level – Beginner Price – £585 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. Level – Beginner Price – £345
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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. Level – Beginner Price – £595 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. Level – Beginner Price – £199 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. Level – Beginner Price – £385
Interior Design & Interior Decoration
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.
History/Drawing
Level – Beginner Price – £75
The Evolution of Design: Architecture and Interiors
Architectural Drawing for Designers
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £525
Technical Drawing for Interior Design
Freehand Perspective Drawing for Designers
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £445
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Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £385
Level – Beginner Price – £385
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. Level – Beginner Price – £599
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. Level – Beginner Price – £475
Graphic Design
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.
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Your Journey Graphic Design Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Graphic Design Communication Module One
Graphic Design Communication Module Two
Graphic Design Communication Professional Practice
Other Graphic Design Courses that can complement your journey: (see next page for course descriptions)
Digital Design: An Introduction
Letterpress Physical Typography (All Levels)
Editorial Design
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Our courses are taught flexibly during the evenings, weekends and holidays.
Add to your skills with these courses
Photography Courses
Printmaking Courses
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Digital Design Courses
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Graphic Design
Graphic Design Communication – Module One
Digital Design: An Introduction
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.
For those studying or working within a creative design field, new to digital design. Gain an overview of digital imagemaking 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.
Level – Beginner Price – £585 Graphic Design Communication – Module Two
“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.” 24 : 25
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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. Level – Intermediate Price – £585
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. Level – Beginner Price – £55
Level – Beginner Price – £475 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. Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £585
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. Level – Beginner Price – £445 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
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.
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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Digital Design
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. Level – Beginner Price – £675
Illustrator: An Introduction
Photoshop: 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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £345
Level – Beginner Price – £475
InDesign: An Introduction
After Effects: 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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £475
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. 28 : 29
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Level – Beginner Price – £55
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.
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £345
Dreamweaver Web Design
Photoshop for Web Design
Dreamweaver is the industrystandard 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.
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. Level – Beginner Price – £345
Level – Beginner Price – £345
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. Level – Beginner Price – £599
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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“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.”
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. Level – Beginner Price – £499 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. Level – Beginner Price – £475
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. Level – All welcome Price – £499 Large Format Black and White Photography For anyone feeling the limitations of medium-format photography. You’ll leave able to use largeformat cameras and film, as well as with the ability to expose, process and print your own images. Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £499
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Illustration
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.
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Illustration
Introduction to Illustration
Book Illustration
Comic Book Art
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.
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £525
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Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £625
Level – Beginner Price – £525
Printmaking
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.
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Printmaking
Introduction to Printmaking
Screen Printing
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £599
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Level – All welcome Price – £599
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. Level – All welcome Price – £675
Curating, Art Handling & Conservation
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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
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. Level – Beginner Price – £585 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. Level – Beginner Price – £385
Exhibition Design and Delivery
Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £199
Level – Beginner Price – £525
Art Handling and Installation
Conservation
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.
We are currently developing new courses in Conservation. Please contact us at ccwshortcourses@arts.ac.uk to be added to our Conservation mailing list so you can be first to hear about new courses.
Level – Beginner Price – £385
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“The instructors were so knowledgeable, they put a lot of thought into the course content and it showed.”
We also offer courses for curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts in Dubai – please see page 88 for further details.
Drawing & Painting
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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.
Your Journey Drawing & Painting Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Drawing and Painting Module One
Drawing and Painting Module Two
Drawing and Painting Module Three
Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Painting
Chelsea Open Studio
Watercolour Painting
Oil Painting Explored
Oil Painting
Life Drawing (All Levels)
Add to your skills with these courses Art History Courses Page 56 Portfolio Courses Page 76
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Drawing & Painting
Drawing and Painting – Module One
Drawing and Painting – Module Two
Drawing and Painting – Module Three
Techniques & Approaches – Exploration and Discovery
Technical Skills & Approaches – Independent Research
Independent Practice – Workshops & Contextual Studies
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.
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £525 Introduction to Drawing 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. Level – Beginner Price – £385
Level – Intermediate Price – £525 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. Level – All welcome Price – £445
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Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £525 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. Level – Intermediate/Advanced Price – £525
Oil Painting Explored
Introduction to Painting
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.
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.
Level – Intermediate Price – £445 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. Level – Beginner Price – £345
Level – Beginner Price – £385 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. Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £445 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. Level – Beginner Price – £445
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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. Level – Intermediate Price – £445 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. Level – Beginner Price – £55
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.
Art History
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.
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Art History
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. Level – Beginner Price – £445
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The Evolution of Design: Architecture and Interiors
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £525
Level – Beginner Price – £525
Art History Tour – Rebellion, Romance and Tragedy
Art History Tour – The 20th Century London Art Scene
Art Walk – Architecture and Interior Design
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.
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.
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.
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £445
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Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £445
Level – Beginner Price – £75
Sculpture & Ceramics
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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
Introduction to Sculpture
Studio Ceramics
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £515
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £515 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 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. Level – Beginner Price – £345
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £795
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You might also be interested in Contemporary Fine Art in Practice – see page 54.
Textiles
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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
Introduction to Textile Print Design
Digital Pattern Design and Print
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 selfdesigned and printed work.
Anyone looking for a fastpaced 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.
Level – Beginner Price – £515
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Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £675
“You’ll be able to create dynamic shapes and graphic patterns, or design new twists to established patterns.”
Theatre, Screen & Costume
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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
Costume and Set Design for Film and Theatre
Promotional Film-making for Creatives
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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £515 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. Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £345
Level – Beginner Price – £345 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. Level – Beginner Price – £385
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Courses for Under-18s
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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
UAL International Summer School
Contemporary Art and Design Workshop for 14–16 Year Olds
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:
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.
– 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 summerschool@arts.ac.uk for dates and prices.
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Level – Beginner Price – £525
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’.
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
Portfolio Courses
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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
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. Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £525 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. Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £525
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. Level – Beginner Price – £525
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. Level – Beginner Price – £415
Pre-Foundation Painting
MA Portfolio Preparation
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.
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.
Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £525
Level – Intermediate Price – £525
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. Level – Beginner/Intermediate Price – £525
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Professional Development
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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.
Professional Development
Business Skills for Creatives
Art Direction
Creative Identity
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.
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.
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.
Level – All welcome Price – £499
Level – Beginner Price – £385
Creative Copywriting
Promotional Film-making for Creatives
Level – Beginner Price – £499 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.
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.
Level – Beginner Price – £345
Level – Beginner Price – £499 Social Media: Digital Marketing
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. Level – Beginner Price – £345
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. Level – Beginner Price – £199
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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 Training The University of the Arts London has an unrivalled base of creative knowledge and expertise available to businesses across all industries. Tailor Made Programmes for Business
Previous Tailor Made courses include:
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.
– 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
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.
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.
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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. +44 (0)207 514 6560 ccwtraining@arts.ac.uk
International Courses 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, studiobased projects and research trips in and around London. www.arts.ac.uk/chelsea/courses/ orientation-courses
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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 summerschool@arts.ac.uk for dates and prices.
Middle East 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. 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)
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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 chelseamiddleeast@arts.ac.uk
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.
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.
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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.
6 Late applications
8 Visas
6.1 If there are places available on a course we will accept bookings right up until the course commences.
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.
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.
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
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.
Booking Terms & Conditions 10 Cancellations by us
12 Transfers
10.1 Please note that courses have minimum attendance levels and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received.
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.
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.
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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.
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, lockouts 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.
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.
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.
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 You will be advised of your course location in your booking confirmation letter. Please be advised that course locations may occasionally change due to operational reasons.
Course Durations
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Course Title
Days
3D Design for 15 –17 Year Olds
5 Days
3D Digital Design with SketchUp (3 Days)
3 Days
After Effects: An Introduction
2 Days
Alternative Photography Printing
3 Days
Architectural Drawing for Designers
3 Days
Art Direction
3 Days
Art Handling and Installation (Dubai)
2 Days
Art Handling and Installation
3 Days
Art History Tour – Rebellion, Romance and Tragedy
4 Days
Art History Tour – The 20th Century London Art Scene
4 Days
Art Walk – Architecture and Interior Design
3 Hours
Bespoke Furniture Design (Dubai)
4 Days
Bite Sized – Digital Design
2 Hours
Bite Sized – Graphic Design
2 Hours
Bite Sized – Interior Design and Decoration
2 Hours
Bite Sized – Painting
2 Hours
Book Illustration
5 Days
Building Websites With CSS and HTML
4 Days
Business Skills for Creatives
3 Days
Chelsea Open Studio
5 Days
Colour for Interior Design
2 Days
Comic Book Art
5 Days
Contemporary Art and Design Workshop for 14–16 Year Olds
5 Days
Contemporary Art Explored (Dubai)
2 Days
Contemporary Fine Art in Practice
4 Days
Costume and Set Design for Film and Theatre
4 Days
Creative Copywriting
3 Days
Evenings
6 Evenings
8 Evenings
Course Title
Days
Evenings
Course Title
Days
Creative Identity
3 Days
10 Evenings
Interior Design – Module Two
12 Days
Contemporary Art and Critical Theory
5 Days
Interior Design – Module Three
12 Days
Curating Contemporary Art (Dubai)
3 Days
Interior Design Module One – Part One
Design Trends for Interiors
1 Day
Interior Design Module One – Part Two
Designing Bespoke Fitted Furniture
4 Days
Introduction to Art History
4 Days
Digital Design – An Introduction
3 Days
6 Evenings
Digital Pattern Design and Print
5 Days
10 Evenings
Introduction to Business Management for Interior Designers
2 Days
Drawing and Painting – Module One
5 Days
10 Evenings
Introduction to Curating Contemporary Art Exhibitions
5 Days
Drawing and Painting – Module Two
5 Days
10 Evenings
Introduction to Drawing
3 Days
Introduction to Furniture Design
4 Days
8 Evenings
Introduction to Illustration
5 Days
10 Evenings
Introduction to Interior Design and Decoration
5 Days
10 Evenings
Introduction to Painting
3 Days
6 Evenings
Introduction to Photography
3 Days
Introduction to Printmaking
4 Days
Introduction to Sculpture
4 Days
Introduction to Textile Print Design
4 Days
Introduction to the Art Market
3 Days
Kitchen and Bathroom Planning and Design
4 Days
Large Format Black and White Photography
3 Days
Letterpress: Physical Typography
5 Days
Life Drawing
4 Days
Lighting Design Concepts (Dubai)
3 Days
Lighting for Residential Interiors
3 Days
6 Evenings
MA Portfolio Preparation
5 Days
10 Evenings
Make Your House a Home (Dubai)
3 Days
Model Making for Designers
5 Days
Oil Painting
4 Days
Drawing and Painting – Module Three
10 Evenings
Dreamweaver Web Design
2 Days
Editorial Design
4 Days
Exhibition Design and Delivery
1 Day
Exploring Materials for Interiors (Dubai)
2 Days
Freehand Drawing for Designers (Dubai)
3 Evenings
Freehand Perspective Drawing for Designers
3 Days
6 Evenings
Graphic Design Communication – Module One
5 Days
10 Evenings
Graphic Design Communication – Module Two
5 Days
10 Evenings
Graphic Design Communication – Professional Practice
5 Days
Graphic Design for 15–17 Year Olds
5 Days
Graphic Design Workshop
1 Day
Illustration for 15–17 Year Olds
5 Days
Illustrator – An Introduction
2 Days
InDesign – An Introduction
3 Days
Interactive Web Design
2 Days
Interior Decoration – Module One
12 Days
Interior Decoration – Module Two
12 Days
Interior Design – Module One
12 Days
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Evenings
10 Evenings 10 Evenings
8 Evenings
Course Title
Days
Oil Painting Explored
4 Days
Summer Study Abroad Fine Art Painting
3 Weeks
Oil Painting for 15–17 Year Olds
5 Days
Summer Study Abroad Set Design for Screen
3 Weeks
Online Portfolio Preparation
6 x 1.5 hr
Summer Study Abroad Contemporary Fine Art Studies
3 Weeks
Evenings Weeks
Course Title
Days
Evenings Weeks
Orientation To BA
6 Weeks
Summer Study Abroad Digital Textile Design
3 Weeks
Orientation to Foundation
6 Weeks
Summer Study Abroad Fine Art Photography
3 Weeks
Orientation to Interior Design
3 Weeks
Orientation To MA
6 Weeks
Summer Study Abroad Graphic Design Communication
Summer Study Abroad Interior Spatial Design
15 Days
Technical Drawing for Interior Design
4 Days
Textile Design for Interiors (Dubai)
2 Days
The Evolution of Design: Architecture and Interiors
5 Days
The Principles Of Interior Design – One (Dubai)
5 Days
The Principles Of Interior Design – Two (Dubai)
5 Days
The Principles Of Interior Design – Three (Dubai)
5 Days
Outdoor Design (Dubai)
2 Days
Painting Weekender
2 Days
Photography for 15–17 Year Olds
5 Days
Photoshop: An Introduction
3 Days
Photoshop for Web Design
2 Days
Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
5 days
Portfolio Preparation 18+
5 Days
Pre-Foundation Graphic Design
5 Days
Pre-Foundation Painting
5 Days
Pre–Foundation Photography
5 Days
Pre–Foundation Portfolio Preparation at Camberwell
5 Days
Pre–Foundation Portfolio Preparation at Chelsea
5 Days
Product Design for Interiors
3 Days
Promotional Film-making for Creatives
2 Days
Puppet Making for 15–17 Year Olds
5 Days
Screen Printing
4 Days
Sculpture Weekender
2 Days
SketchUp: An Introduction
3 Days
Social Media: Digital Marketing
1 Day
6 Evenings 3 Evenings
Studio Ceramics
8 Evenings
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3 Weeks
8 Evenings
UAL International Summer School
Starting an Interior Design Business (Dubai)
98 : 99
3 Weeks
Upcycling for Interiors
2 Days
Vectorworks
4 Days
Watercolour Painting
4 Days
Welding for Artists
4 Days
8 Evenings
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