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Literature: Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 in London. She had a natural talent for art and a passion for animals and nature. We will look at how this woman made her way as an artist in what was considered to be a mans world at the time .
The course will be delivered by power point presentation and lecture , handouts will be given where appropriate.
The session is tailored to allow learners the opportunity to consolidate their learning as the course is delivered by discussion of their learning outcomes and opinions in a friendly and engaging environment and there will be fun group activities during the course to check on understanding and learning.
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Dates:Fri 30/05/2025 -
Fri 30/05/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kerry Van Der SchraftCourse code:Q00022116How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Film Studies: 5 BBC Plays for Today Revisited
The BBC Play for Today strand ran from 1970 to 1984, an anthology series of one-off made for Television plays covering a broad range of genres from social realism to science fiction and anything in between. The plays also allowed a variety of then new writers and directors to express themselves on screen in an inventive and original platform allowing for experimentation in terms of style and themes, for many writers this was the start of a fruitful career. This course examines several of these plays, considering what made some into landmarks of TV drama, why they so often courted controversy and what shifted in the television landscape to bring about their decline.
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Dates:Thu 05/06/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00021966How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art and About: Film, Camera, Action: a walk through some of London’s film locations.
We will walk from Victory Arch, Waterloo station, to the MI6 buildingi in Vauxhall, stopping to consider a variety of places used as film locations and settings. The aim is to share knowledge about the production background and what these locations contribute to the storyline, atmosphere and style of each film. We will consider a range of films including The Bourne Ultimatum, A United Kingdom, Alfie, Trainspotting, and Skyfall.
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Dates:Sun 08/06/2025 -
Sun 08/06/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Meeting point: Victory Arch (London)
Waterloo Station,
Waterloo Road,South Bank
London
SE1 8SWTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00019137How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £12.60
Film & Media: Shooting Stars 5 Great Artist Biopics
A friendly and accessible exploration of five cinematic works charting the lives of various artists and performers. Expectation for the big screen biographical drama is often high, some fair well with audience and critics whilst others flounder. We have fun whilst gaining knowledge and understanding of big screen biopics and cinema I general. What are the running features of a successful biopic? Is there a winning formula? How much ‘artistic licence’ on behalf of the filmmaker is too much? Promoting knowledge, understanding and confidence regarding film and cinema in general, whilst also highlighting specialist language and terminology, advancing literacy, communication skills and confidence in delivering informed feedback.
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Dates:Tue 10/06/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00021150How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Film Studies: 5 Classics from the Golden Age of British Cinema
A fun and accessible course exploring a selection of films spanning the ‘Golden Age’ of British cinema. The 1940s through to the early 1960s are widely regarded as being a ‘Golden Age’ of British Cinema, before the strain of limited finances, and difficulties with overseas distribution saw the dominance of Hollywood take over the U.K box office. We (re)visit a compelling collection from this era, promoting knowledge, understanding and appreciation and confidence regarding film and cinema. We have fun and discuss a selection of his works, considering running themes and techniques whilst considering audience appeal and interpretation then and now.
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Dates:Mon 16/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00021049How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Practical: Learn to Paint Abstract Style
Learning about Abstract Art is fascinating and rewarding. This course covers its evolution from 19th-century pioneers like JMW Turner to movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Modernism, and up to the 21st century. It also highlights lesser-known female artists who have been overlooked by the art world. Each lesson starts with an interactive visual presentation featuring these examples. You’ll learn and practice using various drawing and painting materials, including inks, chalk, oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage, and mixed media. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00020700How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.65