Fine Art and the City, Short Course Programme

Reflecting the success of the first ever World Event Young Artists in September 2012 that attracted over 1,000 artists from 100 countries to Nottingham, this practical course will immerse you in the vibrant art scene that the city is famous for. It is ideal for creative people wishing to explore their artwork in an international context and within a modern studio environment.

The work you produce during the week will respond to your new experiences of Nottingham and the UK. You will be encouraged to share your own ideas of culture and identity, celebrating similarity and stereotype through studio exercises that might include drawing, painting, mixed media, image making and performance. Through practical research you will get the opportunity to create and exhibit solo and group artwork, learning the importance of visual exploration in the field of fine art and beyond.

During the course you will receive regular individual and group critiques to help measure your development, as well as being given advice on how the skills gained on this course can help with your future career prospects. The key themes will be:

• Inquisition and discovery: Discovering Nottingham and how to capture its identities and cultures through visual exploration. Learning the importance of being inquisitive and pushing the boundaries of your thinking in both a conceptual and contextual way.
• Sharing experiences: Developing your confidence for self-directed study through carefully supported student and staff-led sessions. To be able to critically review and engage with your own practice and your peers.
• Mapping exercises: Placing your ideas, concepts and arts practice within the timescales of the project, looking at every aspect from production to exhibition.
• Observation: Observing people, landscapes and city cultures through a range of mediums.
• Reflection: Reflecting on the processes and outcomes. As well, reflecting on how your artistic practice may be perceived beyond the course by a number of audiences: academia, public and professional bodies.
• Discussion: Throughout the course there will be a series of group and personal tutorials delivered by a specialist.

There will be talks from local artists and visits to artist's studios and galleries during and outside of class time. You will meet graduates and practitioners to help build your new network on international artists. By the end of the week you will have a portfolio of new work, an appreciation for working in an international atmosphere, and new inspiration to take home.

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