
Literature: Beatrix Potter
Course details
Course code
Q00022116Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Kerry Van Der SchraftFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
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Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
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Course overview
Course description
Beatrix Potter is very well known as an artist and illustrator as well as a writer of children's books . Recently beautifully depicted by Renee Zellweger in the film Miss Potter alongside Ewan Mc Gregor as Norman Warne and Emily Watson as Millie Warne ..... Her life unfolded in the film and explains her journey as an artist , writer and illustrator . In this session for those of you who have not seen the film we of course look at her life , loves and struggles as an artist within a specific class of society during that time. We will explore her child hood and early influences at the time as well as looking at the social stigma attached to a woman of social standing working during this period.This session also gives you the opportunity to see the other side of Miss Potters achievements . For example, her life after her successful books , her illustrations discoveries and work as a successful botanist and conservationist . We also explore elements and influences that the film does not cover . Interestingly we will look into how her illustrative and graphic genius allowed her to enable her books to be published so cheaply as she requested, with examples from pastiches done by your lecturer explaining her artistic methods and techniques.
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