GRAY’S SCHOOL OF ART, FOUNDED IN 1885 IS ONE OF THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED COLLEGES OF ART IN THE UK. EVER SINCE ITS FRUITION GRAYS HAS OFFERED EVENING AND WEEKEND COURSES FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS. These courses reflect the diverse disciplines offered at degree level. They can provide prospective students with the opportunity to develop their interest in art and design, as a useful means of creating an art portfolio prior to applying for entry to our full-time degree courses. Alternatively, many students who do not intend to enter full-time education often join a course to simply develop new skills and gain confidence through creative practice. The Short Course provision offers learning opportunities for complete beginners as well as more experienced artists and designers wishing to build on prior learning. Students are taught by experienced, specialist staff, many of whom practise as established artists. Lecturers offer practical advice and instruction together with personal encouragement in discovering individual creative skills. In addition to the 40 hours (16-weeks) part-time courses delivered over TWO semesters, we also offer a variaty of Short Course EXTRA as well as CPD courses for teachers. Early enrolment is advised as courses attract a high number of applicants.
To book online or for more information please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/shortcourses
Contents Portfolio 4 Drawing 5 Printmaking 9 Painting 12 Photography 15 Jewellery 18 Ceramics 21 Fashion 23 Printed Textiles 26 Kilt Making 28 3D Design 30 Short Course EXTRA 31 CPD 32 Undergraduate study at Gray’s 33 Postgraduate study at Gray’s 34 Facilities 35 Gray’s Art Shop 36 Enrolment 37
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“Course was exactly what I was expecting, it was great.”
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Why choose a Portfolio Building course at Gray’s School of Art? Access to archive student portfolios and sketchbooks. Support with digital portfolios and personal statements. Great studio facilities. Great library facility. One to one tailored tuition and references supplied on request. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is specifically tailored to provide guidance and instruction on preparing a portfolio for application to full-time Art and Design courses.
Foundation
Foundation
Portfolio Building
Portfolio Plus
Students will have the opportunity to explore and develop their skills within a variety of practical disciplines:
PLUS offers extended studio time on top of the standard Portfolio Building course, including specialised weekend workshops:
Choosing the right course. Support with personal statement and reference. Research methods, development of ideas. Sketchbook preparation. Problem solving. Portfolio preparation and presentation. Digital portfolio advice. Interview skills.
Weekend Sketchbook Workshop
Individual guidance on student portfolios will be given and exemplar folios will be available to illustrate content and quality of portfolio submissions. Students will develop a range of meaningful sketchbooks, vital to a successful portfolio. Students should be aware that the class will provide guidance and processes to support their folio development, with the understanding that they create further outcomes in their own time through private study.
The minimum age requirement for this course is 16 years old. Students should have appropriate qualifications pending for entry to their chosen degree courses.
Students will experience working directly from the artist’s life model to raise the overall standard of their observational drawing and compositional skills. 40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 17 Sept - 3 Dec 2016 SEMESTER 2: 14 Jan - 4 Feb 2017 SATURDAY 10.00 am – 12.30 pm £ 305
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Weekend Mixed Media Workshop Weekend Life Drawing Workshop Students will build on their previous art and design knowledge and understanding through integrated class talks and group/ individual discussion.
Semester One: Saturday morning 10:00 - 12:30: 17 Sept Weekend: Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm/ Sunday: 10:00pm - 2:00pm 24 & 25 Sept 8 & 9,22 & 23 Oct, 5 & 6, 19 & 20 Nov 2016 Semester Two: Saturday morning 10:00 - 12:30 14, 28 Jan,11 Feb 2017 60hrs (6 weekends & 4 Saturday mornings) £ 450
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Foundation
Drawing This course provides an excellent introduction to drawing techniques and a solid grounding for beginners learning how to improve their drawing. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. The course introduces the student to basic drawing skills. This includes the fundamental formal and experimental processes / media involved in drawing. Students will be given advice and instruction on technique and the use of a variety of media. The course covers the foundations of good drawing practice and develops observational drawing skills. Tuition covers measuring, proportion, perspective and composition. Students will explore linear and tonal drawing and develop their use of pencil, charcoal, pen and Conté in the drawing studio environment. They will also experience drawing from still life, portrait, antique casts and figure drawing - directly from the artists life model. Along with an opportunities to work on location, off campus and develop their own selfdirected project. Students are encouraged to begin a sketchbook, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. This becomes a personal journal and visual diary of their development during the course. This course includes three location classes requiring students to travel to alternative venues: on campus and to Aberdeen University’s Zoological Museum. 40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 4 Oct - 22 Nov 2016 Semester 2: 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2017 TUESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 5
Intermediate
Intermediate
Drawing Development
Drawing Mixed Media
This course is recommended for those who have completed the Foundation Drawing course or who have equivalent experience.
This course is recommended for those who have completed the Foundation Drawing course or who have equivalent experience.
This course is for students who wish to practice and develop personal confidence in drawing. If you are looking to continue drawing, perhaps having enjoyed our Foundation course, you might see this as a natural next step.
This course explores experimental drawing techniques through the application of a variety of mixed media art materials, techniques and supports, ideal for portfolio building.
Exploratory and imaginative concepts to the drawing practice are introduced to encourage students to investigate how they draw what they see before them. Advice and tutoring in the experimental and expressive methods of drawing are given. The course encourages self-exploration within creative drawing practice through class talks, group/individual discussion and studio-based practice. Students are encouraged to keep a sketchbook, which reflects their own creativity and awareness, individual interests and the work of other artists. The course includes drawing on location, studying directly from a life model and runs on a Monday evening alongside students from the Mixed Media Drawing course. This course includes three location classes requiring students to travel to alternative venues: on campus and to Aberdeen University’s Zoological Museum.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 Semester 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305
Sketchbooks, development studies and personalised projects will encourage the investigation of individual creativity and awareness through experimental markmaking, variety of paper surface, use of combined tonal and colour drawing media. Students are encouraged to begin a sketchbook, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. Class talks, group/ individual discussion and studio-based practice are all methods of delivery. The course includes drawing on location, studying directly from a life model, and the opportunity to spend an evening taster session learning a printmaking process in Gray’s School of Arts printmaking workshop. This course runs on a Monday evening alongside students from the Drawing Development course. This course includes three location classes requiring students to travel to alternative venues: on campus and to Aberdeen University’s Zoological Museum.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 Semester 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 310 6
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Foundation & Intermediate
Figure Drawing
Advanced
Figurative Study
This course provides an excellent starting point for beginners learning how to draw from life or for more experienced students continuing to improve their drawing practice. Tuition will be tailored according to the students chosen level.
This course is recommended for experienced figure study students, with existing knowledge and practice of drawing from the artists model. Suitable for students who have completed Intermediate Figure Drawing and above.
This course focuses on the practice of observational drawing of human anatomy directly from a life model, antique casts and skeleton. This course is recommended for students who wish to concentrate their development more specifically on the age old tradition of life drawing.
The course accommodates students who wish to build on previous study, and further develop their personal practice. This will vary depending on the level of experience and desire to develop drawing or painting from the figure.
It provides an excellent and thorough starting point for beginners learning how to draw from life or for more experienced students continuing to improve their drawing practice. Figure Drawing covers a variety of techniques and drawing approaches and encourages students to experiment with different drawing materials. The majority of classes will involve studying the human form directly from the artists life model. Students are encouraged to keep a sketchbook, which demonstrates their life drawing practice, individual interests and the work of influential artists. This becomes a personal journal and visual diary of their development during the course.
This course includes model sittings that span several sessions. Thus, students will be able to work on more substantial pieces of work as the semester progresses. This course offers an earlier afternoon start and all traditional material studio practices are welcome. Students are encouraged to develop selfdirected study in their chosen medium. Over the course of the variety of model sittings, tuition and advice will be tailored to the student’s individual and chosen path of creative practice. Model poses will reflect the influence of masterpieces from the history of figurative art. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their life drawing practice, individual interests and the work of influential artists.
Foundation and Intermediate level students work alongside each other to develop their drawing skills in this class.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 6 Oct - 24 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 12 Jan - 2 Mar 2017 THURSDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 330
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 OCT - 23 NOV 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 JAN - 1 MAR 2017 WEDNESDAY 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm £ 330 8
Foundation
Printmaking This course provides an excellent starting point for beginners learning how to print. This Foundation Printmaking course will cover basic processes in Relief and Intaglio Printmaking, including monoprinting, linocut, drypoint and hard-ground etching. The workshops will introduce you to each new technique through the production of small scale test pieces and will then instruct you on how to make original prints that are based on your own ideas, so students are asked to come with drawings that you would like to translate to print. The workshop facilities and general layout of the printmaking studios are organised to enable a creative and inventive approach to the production of fine prints. Course tuition involves several methods of delivery including practical demonstrations, class talks, group/ individual discussion and studio-based practice. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 4 Oct - 22 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2017 TUESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 9
Intermediate
Advance
Printmaking
Printmaking Study
This course is recommended for those who have completed the Foundation Printmaking course.
Suitable for students with existing knowledge and experience of printmaking who have completed the Intermediate Printmaking course.
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This course allows students to explore more fully a range of intaglio applications such as copper plate etching, collagraph and drypoint. Students will be introduced to a range of new copper plate etching processes such as soft-ground, crayon-lift and aquatint as well as lino etching and collograph. There will also be the opportunity to re-visit some of the relief processes taught on the foundation course. They will have the opportunity to explore the techniques through the production of small scale test pieces and will be encouraged to develop their design understanding through personalised projects, working towards resolved prints. This course offers the opportunity to build upon a knowledge and understanding of printmaking processes through practical demonstrations, class talks, group/ individual discussion and studio-based practice.
This course is recommended for students who have prior knowledge and practice of printmaking and want to further develop their own projects and skills. The course accommodates students who wish to build on previous study, and further explore their personal practice. This will vary depending on level of experience and desire to develop work independently or with the support of the lecturer. The course includes full access to the relief and intaglio workshop including the etching facilities. Students are encouraged to develop self-directed study in their chosen medium. Tuition and advice will be tailored to the student’s individual and chosen path of creative practice.
Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 325
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 Oct - 23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 Jan - 1 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 325 10
“Teaching was excellent - learnt such a lot.”
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Foundation
Painting
Foundation & Intermediate
Painting Connect
This course provides an excellent introduction to painting and a solid grounding for beginners. There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Online Course
This course is sympathetic to the needs of those just beginning to discover and develop their interest in painting. Students will be given instruction on technique and the use of a variety of drawing and painting media, including an opportunity to have a taste of life drawing and painting.
Online course: Internet access is required. This new ONLINE course is an opportunity for students to complete a programme of home-based study.
The student will be introduced to the process and practice of painting through lectures/discussions, group/individual tuition and studio-based practice. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, and individual interests including the work of other artists. This is intended to become a personal journal of their development during the course.
This course is recommended for those with a little or some experience of drawing and painting who wish to study at home.
Students will enhance and develop their painting skills and techniques through a selection of online projects and homebased practice. Advice and tutoring, both individual and collective, will be delivered through online communication. If practical, students are welcome to attend two faceto-face tutorials for guidance during the course. They will also be able to engage with fellow students by visiting the course online community support forum - where the expertise and experience of the tutor will be regularly available for live chat on a weekly basis. The course is designed to be fully completed online. In order to present your coursework for tutor feedback, advice will be given on taking photographs of your artwork. You will also be encouraged to keep a visual diary, reflecting your personal practice, individual interests and study of other artists. A digital presentation of student course examples will be displayed at the end of year annual student exhibition. Internet access required.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5/8 Oct - 23/26 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11/14 Jan - 1/4 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm OR SATURDAY 10.00 am – 12.30 pm £305
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 6 Oct - 24 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 12 Jan - 2 Mar 2017 THURSDAY - ONLINE TUTORING 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 295 12
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Intermediate
Advanced
Painting
Painting
This course is recommended for those who have completed the Foundation Painting course or who have equivalent experience. A course of set projects designed to enhance and develop students’ skills and technique in painting.
This course is recommended for those who have completed the Foundation Painting and/or Intermediate Painting course or who have equivalent experience. This course is designed to develop the student’s individual creativity and direction, with some taught projects.
Students will experience a course programme designed to develop their skills through taught projects, including life-painting. Advice and tutoring in appropriate technique and media will be given. They will build upon their knowledge and understanding of drawing and painting through lectures/discussions, group/ individual tuition and studio-based practice. They will also be encouraged to keep a visual diary, reflecting their personal practice, and individual interests including the work of other artists. This is intended to become a personal journal of their development during the course.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305
Students will be encouraged to develop their direction and creativity through sketchbooks, development studies and a personal painting project, along with some taught projects such as life-painting. They will be encouraged to develop their own practice in drawing and painting with individual advice and tutoring in appropriate technique and media. Lectures/discussions, and some group studies will serve to enhance developmental progress. Students are also encouraged to keep a visual diary as an essential aid to their study, reflecting their practice and individual interests including the work of other artists. This is also intended to become a personal journal of their development during the course.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 4 Oct - 22 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2017 TUESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 14
Foundation
Photography This course uses black and white film to teach the basic principles of photography and the SLR camera. It will provide hands on experience in the darkroom of developing film and making prints and instruction on 35mm manually operated SLR film cameras. These are photographic skills that are equally applicable to using either digital or film cameras. Students will learn how to develop film, make prints using enlargers and be introduced to toning and the creative possibilities of working hands on with chemical processes. Students will be shown the basic workings of the photographic studio and are encouraged to keep a visual diary during the course to become a personal journal of their development. Students require a suitable manual 35mm SLR camera, although other fully manual film cameras can be used. You may wish to wait until the course starts if you need to make a purchase with advice from your tutor, cameras are easily obtainable. Please note that some courses may include classes that meet out on location requiring students to travel to alternative venues, possibly on a Saturday or Sunday.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3/4 Oct - 21/22 Nov 2016 Semester 2: 09/10 Jan - 27/28 Feb 2017 MONDAY OR TUESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 325 15
Intermediate
Advanced
Photography
Photography Alternative Processes
This course is recommended for students who have completed the Foundation Photography course, or who have had some experience of using manual film cameras and have a basic working knowledge of film developing and darkroom practice. Expand your creative skills and understanding of the camera through both studio and location photography. Build up your creative skills and be encouraged to try medium format film cameras with this course taught by our specialist staff. The course will build and expand the student’s creative control of the camera and further develop darkroom skills. Medium format film cameras will be introduced and the use of fibre based paper will be encouraged in the darkroom. The majority of the work will be directed by the students own projects and interests. Please note that this course includes some classes that meet on location, requiring students to travel to the location or be picked up from Gray’s on a Saturday or Sunday.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5/6 Oct - 23/24 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11/12 Jan - 1/2 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm £ 325
Previous darkroom experience is essential. This course provides an exploration of a variety of alternative photographic processes. As a response to increasing interest in the creative possibilities of alternative photographic processes, Gray’s is pleased to continue a specialist course in the subject. Students will be introduced to a variety of darkroom printing techniques that are only possible when working with wet processes. These will include Lith and Bromoil, Liquid emulsion, Mordancage and Cyanotypes. We will also consider different approaches to image capture and the manipulation of analogue film. We would aim to produce several small experimental images and a workbook containing detailed notes of experimentations, paper types and test pieces. Suitable only for those with previous darkroom experience, students are asked to bring a selection of black & white negatives. Specialist paper will be supplied to cover making several small images in each process. Students with previous experience of this subject will be encouraged to further explore their chosen processes.
This course will run over 4 weekends as follows: SEMESTER 1: 15 - 16 Oct, 12 - 13 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 14 - 15 Jan, 11 - 12 Feb 2017 SATURDAY 10.00 am – 4.00 pm SUNDAY 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm £ 345 16
“Great short course - I will be back next year.”
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Foundation
Intermediate
Jewellery
Jewellery Wax Carving, Casting & Stone Setting
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Foundation Jewellery provides an excellent starting point for beginners. This course will introduce students to basic workshop practice and the use of traditional jewellery tools and equipment. Students will be able to familiarise themselves with the versatility of a variety of materials through methods such as piercing, drilling, forming, soldering and etching. Students will be encouraged to develop their design understanding through personalised projects, exploring the potential of test pieces towards the production of elementary small scale pieces. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other designers. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course. The student will be introduced to the design process through integrated design drawing, class talks, group/individual discussion and studiobased practice.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 4/5 Oct-22/23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 10/11 Jan-28 Feb/1 Mar 2017 TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm-9.30 pm £ 305
This course is recommended for students who have completed the Foundation Jewellery course or who have equivalent experience. This jewellery course will offer an opportunity to learn and develop an intermediate level of wax carving, casting and stone setting. Students will have the opportunity to explore the properties of wax carving and cuttlefish, clay & lost wax casting through to the production of small scale jewellery pieces. This course also gives an introduction to stone setting where students will fabricate a setting and rub set a cabochon stone, and gypsy set a faceted stone. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other designers, and will be able to build on their knowledge and understanding of the design process through discussion and studio based practice, culminating in a personalised project. Please note:to optimise results in the second semester students will have the option to outsource silver casting.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 6 Oct - 24 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 12 Jan - 2 Mar 2017 THURSDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 18
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Intermediate
Advanced
Jewellery
Jewellery
Exploring Design Concepts & Material Manipulation
Jewellery and Silversmithing
This course is recommended for those who have completed the Foundation Jewellery course or who have equivalent experience.
This course is recommended for students who have completed the Intermediate Jewellery course, or who have equivalent experience. Students must have existing knowledge and practice of working in the jewellery workshop.
This course builds on previous experience to create personal contemporary jewellery pieces, following the design process through research and development of materials and techniques. Students will explore the qualities of a range of materials and ways of working in the context of contemporary jewellery making, by exploring surface decoration, colour, form and scale. Students will follow the design process to create their own projects, through research of other designers work, gathering of stimuli and development of their own designs. Sketch book drawing, model making and generating test pieces will give students the opportunity to experiment and problem solve. These explorations will form a visual diary of the course. Group and individual discussions will be integral in the sharing of ideas, inspiration and the consideration and relevance of jewellery today.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305
Students will have the opportunity to explore a number of metal forming techniques including an introduction to fold forming and anti-clastic raising, creating form using the fly press, raising/ sinking small bowls, forging and spoon making. Colouring of metal through an introduction to enameling on 3 dimensional forms will also be covered. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of design through a personal project, drawing from personal inspiration, exploring the potential of test pieces and aiming towards the production of one or more finished pieces. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual inspirations and research into artists within this field. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course. Students will be able to build on their knowledge and understanding of the design process through, examples of sketchbook work/3d sketches/test pieces, class talks, group/ individual discussion and studio-based practice. 40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 Oct - 23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 Jan - 1 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 1:30PM - 4:00PM £ 305 20
Foundation
Ceramics This course gives an excellent introduction to ceramic production and techniques and is ideal for beginners. This course will provide hands-on experience of a range of making techniques. Students will be introduced to all aspects of ceramic processes and construction. This course covers all hand-building techniques, surface decoration and includes an introduction to throwing. Students will explore the potential of test pieces towards the production of smallscale elementary ceramic pieces. Students are encouraged to keep a personal logbook, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. Students will be introduced to the making process through class talks, group/individual discussion and studio-based demonstration and practice.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 6 Oct - 24 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 12 Jan - 2 Mar 2017 THURSDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 21
Intermediate
Advanced
Ceramics
Ceramics Study NEW
This course is recommended for students who have completed the Foundation Ceramics course or have equivalent experience. Students will be able to develop their skills in ceramic technologies and production techniques.
This course is recommended for experienced ceramics students, with existing knowledge and practice of ceramic technologies and production techniques. Suitable for students who have completed Intermediate Ceramics and above.
The course offers students a chance to develop their understanding of clay and explore new techniques with an introduction to mould making, new glazing techniques and kiln firing processes.
The course accommodates students who wish to build on previous skills, and further develop their personal practice. This will vary depending on the level of experience and desired direction of ceramic study.
Students will be encouraged to develop their design understanding through personalised projects, towards the production of small-scale ceramic pieces and are encouraged to keep a logbook, which reflects their personal practice. Students will be able to build on their knowledge and understanding of the ceramic process through integrated class talks, group/individual discussion and studio-based practice.
This course offers an earlier afternoon start and encourages further development of mould making and slip casting with a greater focus on porcelain clay. Students are encouraged to develop self-directed study throughout the course. Tuition will be tailored to individual student projects.
Please note: although participants will have some making on the wheel/throwing, the course also requires other building/making skills to be covered by all students.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 4 Oct - 22 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2017 TUESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30pm £ 305
Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects the development of their ceramic practice, individual interests and the work of influential artists.
(16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 Oct - 23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 Jan - 1 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30pm £ 325 22
Foundation
Fashion This course is recommended for beginners with limited to no garment construction experience. The main aims of the course are to explore basic sewing and pattern cutting techniques by developing students understanding of the design process in both 2 and 3 dimensional form. During the two semesters, students will produce a body of work consisting of sewing samples and construct a basic pattern block. They will also gain experience of working with industrial equipment when constructing their final fashion outcome. Students will be supported to understand the design process through class talks, group/individual discussions and studiobased practice. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, inspiration, individual interests, work of other designer/artists and fabric research.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 Oct - 23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 Jan - 1 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 23
Intermediate
Fashion
Foundation
Fashion Accessories Bag Making
This course is recommended for students that have completed the Foundation Fashion course, or who have some previous experience in garment construction. The course will provide students with a more in-depth understanding of the design process through technical and studio based tasks i.e. research, development, design, construction and presentation. Throughout the two semesters students will produce a body of work demonstrating sewing techniques, pattern making/ adaption, work on individual projects and produce a final fashion outcome. Due to the time consuming nature of garment construction, students will be required to continue working on their projects out of class to complete this course and build confidence in self-directed study. Students will be supported to understand the design process through class talks, group/individual discussions and studiobased practice. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, inspiration, individual interests, work of other designer/artists and fabric research.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 6 Oct - 24 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 12 Jan - 2 Mar 2017 THURSDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 325
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This course provides an excellent introduction for beginners. There are no formal entry requirements. This course will offer students the opportunity to learn pattern cutting and sewing construction techniques that are fundamental to the design process. Students will translate images, sketches and ideas into 3 dimensional products. Fashion accessories are one of the fastest growing areas of fashion. On this course students will be shown the process involved in creating their own range of popular bag shapes. Students will learn new pattern cutting skills, understand construction methods and sewing techniques. Students will develop their skills through group workshops, studio-based practice and individual investigation and experimentation. Students are encouraged to document their own cutting and making process and create their own personal body of research in a visual diary.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305 24
“The class was full, challenging and beneficial.�
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Foundation
Intermediate
Printed Textiles
Printed Textiles
This course is aimed at complete beginners to fabric printing and offers students the opportunity to explore a range of screen printing processes and fabric manipulation including Devore, Procion and Discharge printing methods.
This course offers students the opportunity to further explore the processes they have previously used which include Devore, Procion and Discharge printing methods.
All of the techniques will be suitable for development towards both interior and fashion outcomes. Students will be encouraged to develop their design understanding through personalised research and themes. Ideas can then be explored through the print workshop and various printing methods to build a body of fabric samples. During the two semesters, students will build on their knowledge and improve their understanding of the design process. Students will be given the freedom to explore all printing techniques throughout the course. Design drawing, class talks, group/individual discussions and studiobased practice are all methods of course delivery. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. This becomes a personal journal of creative development during the course.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 3 Oct - 21 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 9 Jan - 27 Feb 2017 MONDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 305
All of the techniques will be suitable for development towards both Interior and Fashion outcomes. Additionally, there will be further printing techniques, which include Acid printing, Seersucker and Latex printing, which help to develop textured printing effects. All of the techniques will be suitable for development towards both Interior and Fashion outcomes. Students will be encouraged to develop their design understanding through personalised research and themes. Their ideas can then be explored through the print workshop, and various printing methods to build a body of fabric samples. Students will build on their knowledge during the two semesters as their understanding of the design process is integrated through design drawing, class talks, group/individual discussions and studio-based practice. They will also be given the freedom to explore all printing techniques throughout. Students are encouraged to keep a visual diary, which reflects their personal practice, individual interests and the work of other artists. This becomes a personal journal of their development during the course.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 Oct - 23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 Jan - 1 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm £ 325 26
I couldn’t have imagined I would have achieved what I have done.
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Intermediate
Kilt Making This course is aimed at students with an existing knowledge of hand sewing techniques. This course offers students the opportunity to learn the craft of traditional menswear kilt making. Students will receive practical advice and instruction on this specialist skill to complete their first kilt. Course content will include assembly of a sampler miniature kilt to experience all the techniques required before progressing onto making a full sized menswear kilt. Due to the time consuming nature of traditional kilt making, students will be required to continue working on their kilts out with class time to complete this course. Students will be provided with a starter pack that will include fabric for their sampler kilt and all the components for the sampler and full sized kilts, however they will be responsible for providing their own fabric scissors and financing tartan and thread for their full sized kilt, the cost of which is dependent on the tartan chosen but can range from £120 - £250.
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 4 Oct - 22 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 10 Jan - 28 Feb 2017 TUESDAY 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm £ 325 28
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Our 3D Design courses provides an excellent introduction for beginners. There are no formal entry requirements.
Foundation
3D Design
NEW
CAD, Creative Laser Cutting & 3D Printing Introduction Designing with CAD, Creative Laser Cutting & 3D Printing at MAKE for Designers and Artists. On this course you will learn the basic steps involved in 2D design for lasercutting using Abobe Illustrator and 3D digital CAD using Rhino software. This course is aimed at both Artists and Designers who want to learn how to creatively use these technologies of lasercutting, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing and Rapid prototyping within their creative practice.
Foundation
3D Design
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Digital Jewellery Design Introduction to 3D Digital Jewellery Design and Production On this course you will be given a stepby-step introduction into 3D digital CAD design for Jewellery using Rhino software and 3D printing. This course is aimed at both Artists and Designers who want to learn how to creatively use these 3D CAD technologies; plus cutting edge 3D Printing & Rapid prototyping in both plastic and metal within their creative practice.
The course will enable you to design from scratch 2D & 3D designs or models in the computer and then 3D print or laser cut your designs. It will introduce you to the whole CAD design process and give you an understanding of different file formats and the technologies available. But the emphasis of this course is very much on the creative possibilities and design opportunities these technologies offer your design or art practice.
The course will enable you to design from scratch your 3D Jewellery designs and model these in the computer before 3D printing your designs in plastic or metal. The course will introduce you to the whole CAD design process and give you an understanding of different file formats and the technologies available to you as a digital Jewellery Designer. But the emphasis of this course is very much on the creative possibilities and design opportunities these technologies offer your design or art practice.
This course is in partnership with MAKE Aberdeen and will take place outwith Gray’s School of Art at:
This course is in partnership with MAKE Aberdeen and will take place outwith Gray’s School of Art at:
17 Belmont Street Aberdeen AB10 1JR
17 Belmont Street Aberdeen AB10 1JR
40hrs (16 weeks) SEMESTER 1: 5 Oct - 23 Nov 2016 SEMESTER 2: 11 Jan - 1 Mar 2017 WEDNESDAY 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm £ 325
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SHORTCOURSE EXTRA
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A great opportunity to explore a completely new discipline or spend a full day concentrating on a favourite subject. We have 12 courses on offer from April to September. VIEW ALL OUR COURSE DESCRIPTORS ONLINE www.rgu.ac.uk/shortcourses Please enroll early to avoid disappointment. 16 & 17 APR Day In the Dark for Beginners Weekend Life Drawing Day Pottery Wheel Throwing
SAT 10-4pm £65 SAT 10-4pm SUN 10-2pm £130 SAT 10-4pm £75
7 & 8 MAY Day in the Dark Day Creative Bookbinding Weekend Portrait Drawing & Painting
SAT 10-4pm £60 SAT 10-4pm £75 SAT 10-4pm SUN 10-2pm £125
14 & 15 MAY Weekend The Figure in Clay Day Letterpress Printmaking Day MAKE 3D Design
SAT 10-4pm SUN 10-2pm £145 SAT 10-4pm £75 SAT 10-4pm £80
MON-THUR 4-7 JUL 4 Day Fashion & Textile School 4 Day Printmaking School
MON – THURS 10-4pm £280 MON – THURS 10-4pm £310
MON-THUR 5-8 SEP 4 Day Figure Drawing School
MON – THURS 10-4pm £310
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CPD FOR TEACHERS Grays School of Art offers a wide range of CPD workshops suitable for those teaching in both Primary and Secondary Schools. Subjects include, jewellery, mixed media, photography, textiles, 2D/3D, printmaking and a specialist general workshop for developing art in the primary setting. All subjects are structured to be easily and cheaply adapted for the school setting with full supporting materials and resources. For more information please email Anne Campbell (coordinator) m.a.campbell@rgu.ac.uk or telephone Anne Taylor (admin) 01224 263603 32
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES BA COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY GRAPHICS : ILLUSTRATION : PHOTOGRAPHY BA (HONS) COMMUNICATION DESIGN
FASHION DESIGN : TEXTILE DESIGN : FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN BA (HONS) FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN
CERAMICS & GLASS : JEWELLERY : PRODUCT DESIGN BA (HONS) THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
PAINTING BA (HONS) PAINTING
CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE : MOVING IMAGE : PHOTOGRAPHY : PRINTMAKING: SCULPTURE BA (HONS) CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE
OPEN DAYS Visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/openday
DEGREE SHOW 2016 18th - 25th June
DEGREE SHOW 2017 Visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/degreeshow
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY Master of Design / Master of Fine Art including: Communication Design Fashion and Textiles Jewellery Ceramics Three Dimensional Design Fine Art Curatorial Studies Contextualised Practice Full-time and Part-time study For further information please contact Anne Taylor anne.taylor@rgu.ac.uk 01224 263603 www.rgu.ac.uk/contextualised
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FACILITIES Ceramics Workshop Slip Casting moulding and casting area Throwing wheels Glass cold working equipment Kiln firing room Sandblasting area Jewellery & Metalworking General precision metalworking/smithing Precious metal casting Resin casting facilities TIG & Oxy-gas welding Photographic Darkroom/Studio Black & White fully equipped darkrooms and negative processing Full colour processing unit Fully equipped professional photo studio Large format laser printing Printmaking Workshops Screenprint/Relief/Lithography/Etching/ Mono-printing facilities and paper technology Fashion & Textiles Knit & dry stitch workshop Mimaki digital print facility Textiles Screen-print workshop Dye and wet finishing workshop Pattern-cutting and garment manufacture workshop MAKE Rapid Prototyping Machines Laser Cutter 3D Laser Scanner Full metal laser sintering machine
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GRAY’S ART SHOP Located within the Gray’s building, the Art Materials Shop stocks a wide range of specialist materials, papers and equipment for all kinds of creative ventures. Open to all, both student and non-student, with very competitive prices. The staff are happy to help with all enquiries with regard to their diverse range of products. Open between 9 am-3.30 pm Monday to Friday and a selection of evenings over each semester to accommodate the Short Course students. Contact 01224 263640 or graysartshop@rgu.ac.uk with any queries.
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Enrolment Short Course Enquiries: The Short Course Administrator, Anne Taylor Gray’s School of Art,Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7QD Tel: 01224 263603 Email: anne.taylor@rgu.ac.uk Please view our website to book onto a Short Course or contact Anne Taylor. Numbers are limited and demand for places is high. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Successful enrolment will be confirmed via email. MATERIALS Gray’s School of Art provides specialist equipment and facilities. However most courses require additional materials and sundries. Students will be informed of these on enrolment and will receive a course material list with their confirmation prior to the course commencing. Those students enrolled on a Short Course are eligible for many student discounted rates around the city including discount on art materials at Gray’s School of Art materials shop by showing their RGU student ID card. LIBRARY Students enrolled on to a Short Course are eligible to use the University library service on the Garthdee Campus. Students can access the facilities by showing their student ID card. ART SCHOOL OPEN DAY All visitors and students are welcome to attend Gray's School of Art Open Day. Dates will be advertised at www.rgu.ac.uk/openday. Students will be able to discuss Full -time degree course options with specialist members of staff and gain information regarding course requirements. Visitors and students will have the opportunity to view and discuss sample portfolios.
DISABILITY Students are encouraged to inform us at the time of enrolment of information relating to a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty. We encourage applicants with profound physical or sensory disabilities to visit the School prior to formal enrolment. For information visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/dds Alternatively you can contact: Disability and Dyslexia Service Tel: 01224 262103 email: disability@rgu.ac.uk or dyslexia@rgu.ac.uk Designed by The Gatehouse Design & Print Agency, RGU. Photography by Fiona Stephen. NOTE If numbers are insufficient we reserve the right to cancel the course. In the case of a course being over subscribed additional courses may be scheduled. No refund of course fees can be made in respect of absence or withdrawal from the course. Except where absence extends over at least four weeks through illness and is supported by a medical certificate. PLEASE NOTE: All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of course. MARKETING Professional photographs of students at Gray’s and selected work will occasionally be used in Short Course marketing. If you do not wish images to be included in any marketing materials please inform Anne Taylor. Permission to take photos of a class at work would always be checked beforehand.
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