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Taking a class is a good way

to meet new people, learn

something new and has built

up my confidence to get out

and do something different”

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Welcome ... 4

Art Appreciation ... 6

Creative Arts ... 7

Photography & Digital Skills ... 15

Writing, Literature & Poetry ... 18

Online Creative Writing Courses ... 21

The Creative Writing Mentoring Programme ... 23

Collaborative Classes for adults of all ages ... 24

Botanic Gardens ... 24

Cappella Nova ... 25

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art ... 27

The Shed Theatre ... 28

Titan Crane ... 29

Music ... 30

Screen, Stage & Stand-Up ... 31

Acting, Performance & Presentation Skills ... 31

Comedy ... 32

Screen & Script Writing ... 33

Directing ... 34

Film Appreciation ... 34

Psychology ... 35

Wine Appreciation ... 36

Glasgow’s History ... 38

Genealogy ... 39

Languages ... 45

Well-Being & Personal Development ... 59

Taking Your Interest Further ... 60

Counselling & Access to University Study ... 61

Continuing Professional Development & Postgraduate Study ... 62

Other CLL Learning Opportunities ... 63

Student Information, Term Dates and Funding ... 64

Enrolment ... 65

Campus Map ... 67

*IMPORTANT CHANGES

- please see page 65 for information on payments,

refunds, receipts and cancellations.

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Welcome to the

2015/2016

Evening & Weekend

Programme

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elcome to the Evening and Weekend Programme 2015/6 for adults of all ages. As ever, our programme offers the opportunity to learn something new in a supportive and friendly environment. Our classes are designed with adult learners in mind and we recognise the pressures which adults often face in fitting studies around busy working and family lives.

Our students are a diverse group with some studying for work reasons, some for career advancement and some for personal development and sheer enjoyment of a subject. Above all, CLL is committed to underpinning the University’s founding principle of being “a place of useful learning“.

We welcome learners whatever their motivation for study or educational back ground. Many of our classes require no entry qualifications and so are perfect as a ‘first steps’ to university level learning. Feedback tells us that many students gain the confidence to go on to further study as a result of taking classes with CLL and this confirms the importance of programmes such as ours for fulfilling the multiple needs of adult learners whatever their learning journey.

So, if you are a continuing student, a warm welcome back and I hope you enjoy taking your subject interest further this year and if you are new to CLL, we hope you find your chosen class rewarding and motivating.

Alix McDonald

Acting Head, Centre for Lifelong Learning

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Class Information

Each class entry on the following pages has the same overall structure:

1. Class title 2. Credit points 3. Class tutor

4. Description of the content

(materials needed or special conditions are stated at the end of the class descriptor)

5. Class number and room number

6. Venue (where stated as ‘tba’ venue details will be confirmed before class commencement). Where possible building are also provided.

7. Starting date

8. Time and number of meetings 9. Class fee

ONLINE CLASSES

We offer online classes in Creative Writing (see page 21) and Genealogy (see page 42).

These classes bring learning to you, giving the opportunity to study at a place and time to suit and in the company of an online community of learners.

Credit Levels

All our Open Studies classes (i.e. classes which indicate they carry credit) are benchmarked at first year undergraduate level and on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 7. The credit you gain upon successful completion of these classes is University of Strathclyde credit.

Assessment does not mean exams. You can think of it as feedback on your progress from your tutor – and it’s absolutely free. Students have found the experience rewarding and satisfying. Remember that working towards credit is optional and you may join a credit class and leave any decision about assessment until later. Tutors give full briefings of assessments and dates at the first class meeting.

There are no entry requirements for credit classes and no assumed prior knowledge unless specified in the class descriptors.

FUNDING OPTIONS

Skills Development Scotland Individual

Learning Accounts (ILAs)

DID YOU KNOW?

You may be eligible to receive £200 towards learning from Skills Development Scotland (previously ILA Scotland). You can view which classes apply by looking next to the fee information beside each class. Since July 2012 new eligibility rules have been introduced. This may impact on you being able to access ILA funding. Please see page 64 for full details.

PART-TIME FEE GRANT

see page 64

Evening and Weekend Classes

for Adults 2015-2016

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Art Appreciation

How to Look at Art

10 credit points

Blair Cunningham BA MFA

If you enjoy looking at paintings, sculpture and architecture, and want to see, know and understand more, join this class. Explore different genres and learn to understand each work in its historical and traditional context through illustrated talks and by visiting an art gallery with the tutor. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 5 December.

E050 Wednesdays, Room GH753

Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street

From 07 October 2015 18.00-20.00, 10 meetings

fee £90

(ILA eligible)

NEW

Introduction to Medieval Art

Sara Öberg Strådal MA MPhil PhD

Do you want to learn more about art from the Middles Ages? In this introduction to medieval art, we will study sculpture, book illumination, stained glass, architecture and tapestries from Europe. If you want to learn about the artists and crafts-men who produced sculptures and stained glass or how patrons and readers of medieval books used and interacted with their manuscripts, then this is the class for you. The content will be delivered through illustrated lectures and seminars. The final session will take place at the Burrell Collection on Saturday 19 March, where we will look at some examples of medieval tapestries, sculpture and stained glass.

E051 Thursdays, Room GH753

fee £72

How to Look at Modern Art

10 credit points

Over the past 100 years the expectations of what artists do and the skills they possess have altered radically. This class is for you if you wish to find your way through the maze of ‘isms’ of modern and contemporary art. Movements studied include Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Vorticism, Dadaism, Surrealism and many more. By the end of the class you will be able to see the artists’ work in its historical context, make sense of much that may have been previously meaningless and understand how value judgements can be ascribed to modern art. Interactive presentations, class discussion and handouts will be used throughout. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 19 March.

From 20 January 2016 18.00-20.00, 10 meetings

fee £90

(ILA eligible)

Scottish Art: 1740-present day

10 credit points

This class demonstrates the continuous and distinct identity of Scottish art, taking as its starting point the portraiture of Ramsay and Raeburn. It will cover Wilkie, the Glasgow Boys, the Scottish Colourists, Eardley, and the New Glasgow Boys. No prior knowledge of art history is necessary. You will learn through a mixture of illustrated lectures and group discussions, enabling you to take an informed and balanced view of Scottish art and its contribution to European culture. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 4 June.

From 20 April 2016 18.00-20.30, 8 meetings

fee £90

(ILA eligible)

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Creative Arts

Art of Working in Wood

Graham Murdoch Dip Tech Ed MA Ed (Lifelong Learning)

Together we will explore the correct and safe techniques to use selected power tools whilst combining this with traditional woodworking practices to create a number of small items. This class is suitable for beginner and skilled woodworkers - it will not only allow you to explore a range of processes but will also through hand tool work and practice allow the development of basic woodworking skills which are helpful for DIY projects at home. The practical work will allow the development of individual projects so that each item produced will be unique and personal. A range of materials for the projects will be provided which will allow for each person to customise their project; students may also bring their own material if they have specific requirements.

E052 Tuesdays, Room JW311

James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street

fee £129 or

fee £104

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Roy Fitzsimmons BA

This is an introductory class which is suitable for anyone wishing to make a start in drawing and painting. The class will build basic skills in still life, perspective, scale, colour theory and different media, including pastel, charcoal and ink. You will learn through demonstrations given by the tutor and through practical work with the various media and techniques. You will, therefore, gain a structured experience in working in different media and develop a basic knowledge of line drawing and tone, as well as experiencing the use of colour and basic colour theory. Materials to be

purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), HB, 2B and 4B pencils, an eraser and a sharpener. Any other materials required will be recommended at the first class meeting.

E053 Mondays, Room GH744

fee £94 or

fee £94

Drawing and Painting Landscapes

Roy Fitzsimmons BA

This class is suitable for anyone wishing to make a start in drawing and painting landscapes. It will build basic skills in scale, perspective, colour theory and the different artistic illusions which create a landscape with depth. You will learn through demonstrations given by the tutor and through practical work with various media and techniques. You will, therefore, gain a structured experience in creating landscape drawings and paintings. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), HB, 2B and 4B pencils, an eraser and a sharpener. Any other materials required will be recommended at the first class meeting.

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94 Queen St

City Centre

Glasgow

G1 3AQ

Haldane Building

Rose Street

Glasgow

G3 6RN

0141 221 1101

artstore.co.uk

0141 225 3650

artstore.co.uk

Queen Street

Artstore at the Art School

GLASGOW’S ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIER STORE

SINCE 1990

DISCOUNTS FOR CLASS MEMBERS

AVAILABLE ONLINE & IN STORE

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Learn to Draw

10 credit points Bill Goldsmith BA

This beginners’ class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making an accurate freehand drawing. Steps range from two-dimensional elements such as line, tone and shape, to three-dimensional elements such as form, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises exploring a variety of drawing techniques and using a wide range of media. By the end of the class you should have produced a sketchbook of satisfying drawings. The class is designed around a student centred learning approach and each class will begin with a short talk and demonstration by the tutor, followed by a student participative exercise closely supervised and guided by the tutor. You will overcome any fears you have of tackling drawing and learn a structured and planned approach to creative drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

Learn to Draw Cartoons

Bill Goldsmith BA

This class will teach you the basic skills required to draw cartoons. These will include creating characters, mastering facial expressions, and writing one to four panel cartoons. You will be guided via practical demonstrations, one-to-one tuition, and simple class exercises. The work of other cartoonists will also be studied for reference and inspiration. The class is open to complete beginners and no previous experience is required. Students should bring along: 1 set of blank index cards, a small sketchbook, fine liner drawing pens and a 2B graphite pencil.

fee £76

Keep Drawing

Bill Goldsmith BA

This class builds on the skills developed in ‘Learn to Draw’ and is open to those who have some degree of drawing skills. The class is taught in a relaxed environment and will focus on various techniques. Through the exploration of how artistic and drawing problems are solved, you will gain an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing and have an enhanced ability in creating the illusion of three-dimensions in drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, 2B and 4B pencils, sharpener.

From 21 April 2016 18.00-20.00, 8 meetings fee £76

94 Queen St

City Centre

Glasgow

G1 3AQ

Haldane Building

Rose Street

Glasgow

G3 6RN

0141 221 1101

artstore.co.uk

0141 225 3650

artstore.co.uk

Queen Street

Artstore at the Art School

GLASGOW’S ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIER STORE

SINCE 1990

DISCOUNTS FOR CLASS MEMBERS

AVAILABLE ONLINE & IN STORE

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Introducing Life Drawing

10 credit points

Saul Robertson BA

The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists. This class explores proportion and measurement and a diversity of approaches to drawing the human form accurately using line and tone. By the end of the class you should have an understanding of the essential techniques of life drawing. You will learn by tutor exposition and demonstration, building up your technical skills and using a variety of materials as the class progresses. You will gain an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing the human form. You should have some experience of drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before taking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

fee £125

(ILA eligible)

Taking Life Drawing Further 1

10 credit points

Saul Robertson BA

This class builds on the methods and techniques of drawing the human form gained in ‘Introducing Life Drawing’. The class is taught in an encouraging and relaxing environment using different models, poses and materials, to give you the opportunity to improve your skills. By the end of the class you will have explored many different approaches used by well-known artists and will be more aware of the impact of considered context and composition. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/ cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

fee £125

(ILA eligible)

Learn to Paint (using Acrylics)

10 credit points

Todd Garner MFA BA AA & Saul Robertson BA

Acrylic paint is one of the most exciting media in the creation of art objects and is ideal for those who are taking up painting as a hobby or who already have some painting skills. The class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making a technically competent acrylic painting. There will be painting from photographs and from life. It is recommended that you have some experience in drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before undertaking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E057 Todd Garner

Tuesdays, Room GH744

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

or

E205 Saul Robertson

Thursdays, Room GH744

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

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Taking Your Acrylics Further 1

10 credit points

Todd Garner MFA BA AA

This class consolidates and builds upon the techniques acquired in ‘Learn to Paint (using Acrylics)’. The class will focus on the development of existing skills through the use of practical activity with acrylics. You will learn to present more complex subject matter. Those who wish to pursue their own projects may do so, after discussion with the tutor. There will be tutor demonstrations of the techniques covered. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

E206 Tuesdays, Room GH744

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

Taking Your Acrylics Further 2

10 credit points

Todd Garner MFA BA AA

This class builds on the techniques mastered in the previous class ‘Taking Your Acrylics Further 1’ and provides you with the opportunity to specialise in a particular subject. The class will emphasise the inclusion of the human figure in composition. It will also introduce you to new techniques in acrylic painting by the use of additives to the paint to create varying effects. This will enable you to develop further your creative approach to the medium and to build upon establishing your own style. Students should bring along their own materials.

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

Learn to Paint using Oils

10 credit points

Saul Robertson BA

This class is intended for those who are new to oil painting and wish to try out this versatile medium. The class will explore a variety of oil painting techniques such as blending, impasto and glazing, as well as offering an insight into colour mixing and palette management. Through practical painting exercises students will learn how to work with this most versatile of mediums. Students should be familiar with basic principles of drawing but do not require to have worked with oils or any other paint medium previously. The classes ‘Stage 1 Drawing and Painting’ or ‘Learn to Draw’ provide a suitable introduction. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials. Students are reminded that the University does not have storage space for paintings, therefore wet paintings must be taken away at the end of each class.

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

Taking Your Oils Further 1

10 credit points

Saul Robertson BA

This class is for those who have used oil paint before and have some experience of the fundamentals of working with this medium. It consolidates and builds upon techniques acquired in ‘Learn to Paint using Oils’. The focus of the class will be on the development of existing skills through the use of practical activity with oils. There will be a focus on the importance of composition and you will learn to present more complex subject matter. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials. Students are reminded that the University does not have storage space for paintings, therefore wet paintings must be taken away at the end of each class.

fee £94

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Learn to Paint (using Watercolours)

10 credit points

Bill Goldsmith BA

This class introduces you to basic watercolour techniques with the aim of developing your technical, perceptual and aesthetic skills. You will study techniques such as laying down washes, building up tones and mixing colour. You will see demonstrations from the tutor illustrating various techniques and styles as well as receiving tuition and guidance on an individual basis. Subjects covered will include fruit, flowers, still life and landscape. Creativity has the potential for being the most rewarding aspect of life. By the end of the class you will have achieved a feeling of accomplishment, satisfaction and a taste for further challenge. It is recommended that you have some experience in drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before undertaking this class You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

Taking Your Watercolours Further 1

10 credit points

Bill Goldsmith BA

A structured class for those with some experience of using watercolours. Botanical studies, townscapes/ landscapes are some of the subjects that combine drawing and observational skills with the use of colour. Tonal and linear perspective is taught as well as best painting practice. You will be encouraged to explore and combine traditional and contemporary watercolour approaches. It is recommended that you complete ‘Learn to Paint (using Watercolours)’ before taking this class. Students should bring along their own materials.

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

NEW

Taking Your Watercolours Further 2

10 credit points

Bill Goldsmith BA

This class is for those with some previous experience of using watercolours. This structured class allows you to develop your own individual style and technique whilst tackling some challenging subjects. Topics covered include portraits, the human figure and a subject of your choice in which to develop a personal style. Suggested level of entry: after ‘Taking Your Watercolours Further 1’. Students should bring along their own materials.

From 19 April 2016 18.00-20.30, 8 meetings fee £94 (ILA eligible)

Introduction to Portraiture

10 credit points Saul Robertson BA

This class follows on from ‘Life Drawing’ and aims to introduce you to the skills and techniques for making accurate and aesthetically pleasing renditions of the human face. You will develop skill and confidence in creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. Through tutor explanation, you will learn the ways in which artists have created successful portraits. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

fee £125

(ILA eligible)

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NEW

Introduction to Printmaking

Julie Robertson BA PgDip PGCE

This is a basic introductory class aimed at giving you a taste for the beauty of printmaking. You will have the opportunity to experiment with several different types of printmaking - linoprinting, collagraphs and monoprints - creating expressive, graphic or soft subtle images using easy and effective

techniques. Try out using recycled scrap materials to achieve interesting and unusual textures in prints. You will look at the work of the German Expressionists, Japanese woodcut artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, Chagall and various other masters who have experimented with printmaking as well as contemporary printmakers. Basic drawing experience would be helpful but is not essential. Materials required for this course are: an A3 sketchbook, 4 Schminke or other suitable, waterbased, colour inks (primary colours plus black), linotool handle with 5 blades and 2 soft cut linoblocks 200x150mm.

fee £83

SATURDAY ART CLASSES

Learn to Draw

10 credit points

Jane Shanks BA PgDip & Saul Robertson BA

This beginners’ class explains through practical activity the progressive steps towards making an accurate freehand drawing. Steps range from two-dimensional elements such as line, tone and shape, to three-dimensional elements such as form, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises exploring a variety of drawing techniques and using a wide range of media. By the end of the class you should have produced a sketchbook of satisfying drawings. The class is designed around a studentcentred learning approach. Each class will begin with a short talk and demonstration by the tutor, followed by a student participative exercise closely supervised and guided by the tutor. You will overcome any fears you have of tackling drawing and learn a structured and planned approach to creative drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook (cartridge paper), eraser, HB and 2B pencils, sharpener, putty rubber.

E061 Jane Shanks

Saturdays, Room GH322

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

or

E209 Saul Robertson

Saturdays, Room GH744

fee £94

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Keep Drawing

Saul Robertson BA

This class builds on the skills developed in ‘Learn to Draw’ and is open to those who have some degree of drawing skills. The class is taught in a relaxed environment and will focus on various techniques. Through the exploration of how artistic and drawing problems are solved, you will gain an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing and have an enhanced ability in creating the illusion of three-dimensions in drawing. Materials to be purchased: A3 sketchbook, eraser, HB and 2B pencils, sharpener, putty rubber, willow charcoal and blending stump.

E308 Saturdays, Room GH322

fee £76

Introducing Life Drawing

10 credit points

Jane Shanks BA PgDip

The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists. This class explores proportion and measurement and a diversity of approaches to drawing the human form accurately using line and tone. By the end of the class you should have an understanding of the essential techniques of life drawing. You will learn by lecturer exposition and demonstration, building up your technical skills and using a variety of materials as the class progresses. You will have an increased confidence in your ability to confront the problems of drawing the human form. You should have some experience of drawing or have completed ‘Learn to Draw’ before taking this class. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

fee £125

(ILA eligible)

Taking Life Drawing Further 1

10 credit points

Jane Shanks BA PgDip

This class builds on the methods and techniques of drawing the human form gained in ‘Introducing Life Drawing’. The class is taught in an encouraging and relaxing environment using different models, poses and materials, to give you the opportunity to improve your skills. By the end of the class you will have explored many different approaches used by well-known artists and will be more aware of the impact of considered context and composition. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/ cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

From 23 April 2016 10.30-13.00, 8 meetings fee £125 (ILA eligible)

Introduction to Portraiture

10 credit points Saul Robertson BA

This class follows on from ‘Life Drawing’ and aims to introduce you to the skills and techniques for making accurate and aesthetically pleasing renditions of the human face. You will develop skill and confidence in creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. Through tutor explanation, you will learn the ways in which artists have created successful portraits. You can view the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.

fee £94

(ILA eligible)

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Introduction to Digital Photography

(for SLR) Cameras

10 credit points Brian Lochrin LIIP

This introductory class requires no previous knowledge and is aimed at owners of digital SLR, Compact System or Bridge cameras. Participants will be guided through the various camera settings and functions to gain an understanding of what they do and how they affect the recorded image. The topics covered will include: image quality, aperture, shutter, ISO, exposure, focusing modes, metering modes, colour balance and use of flash. The class will also explore basic photographic composition to allow the knowledge gained to be applied to various photographic contexts. Participants will be encouraged to undertake practical exercises to gain confidence in applying the techniques and receive feedback on their progress.

Please bring your camera and instruction manual to help identify which features your camera offers.

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

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Adobe Photoshop Elements for

Photographers: an introduction

10 credit points

Brian Lochrin LIIP

This practical class is designed to give participants an understanding of digital image manipulation. Using Photoshop Elements participants will experience using its many tools and functions to download, organize, enhance and manipulate digital images. Through a mixture of demonstration and practical exercises participants will gain experience of: resizing, cropping, adjusting exposure and colour balance, using selection tools, cloning and retouching, applying filters and adding borders and text to images. Demonstrations and practical exercises will be bases around supplied materials, however, participants are encouraged to apply the techniques to their own images. The skills learned in this class are transferable to Photoshop CC. For those participants who don’t have the software instructions on how to download a 30-day trial version will be given.

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £114

(ILA eligible)

Taking Adobe Photoshop Elements for

Photographers Further

Brian Lochrin LIIP

This class is designed for participants who have either completed the introductory ‘Photoshop Elements’ class or have a basic working knowledge of the software. The class will build on existing knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of the software’s potential to unlock your creativity. Through a mixture of demonstration and practical exercises participants will gain experience of working with layers, adjustment layers, layer masks and blending modes. The demonstrations and practical exercises will be based around supplied source materials to allow participants to replace skies, create: panoramas, HDR images, solarized photographs and photomontages from multiple images including text. These techniques however can be applied to personal images, which may form a personal project in the latter stage of the class. The skills learned in this class are transferable to Photoshop CC.

fee £92

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Processing Camera RAW photographs

Brian Lochrin LIIP

RAW is a minimally processed file format that captures all of the image data recorded by the camera sensor when you take a photo. When you photograph using a jpeg file, image information is compressed and lost. A raw file doesn’t compress information therefore it produces higher quality images with greater detail and brightness range making it possible to correct problems during processing that would normally be unrecoverable if shot in the jpeg format. Each camera manufacturer produces a version of raw and therefore the specific software required to process the raw file is supplied with your camera. Using a range of selected raw images this class uses Adobe Photoshop Elements to guide you through the process and demonstrate workflow for processing individual and multiple images. The skills learned are transferable to Photoshop CC and Lightroom. Please bring a raw file from your camera to the first class.

fee £24 or

fee £24

Taking Photographs on Location

Brian Lochrin LIIP

This short class is a mixture of classroom and location-based sessions designed to give participants a mixture of knowledge and hands on practical experience. The classroom session will examine various compositional and technical issues related to location-based photography and this information will be used to plan a personal project or explore aspects of the classroom session within nearby the Merchant City area. Participants will make a selection of images which will be presented and discussed in a classroom review session in the last week. Please note that places will be restricted to 12 students.

From 07 May 2016 10.30-12.30, 3 meetings

fee £35

NEW

Creating a Digital Story

Clare Hodgkinson BA MSc

Bring your photo collection to life by turning it into shareable digital stories. Capture the meaning and value of your snaps, along with the memories they represent, by combining them with media such as voice-over narration, text, music and even video. By the end of this introductory class you will have learned how to structure a personal narrative, write a script, select media and use freely available software to produce your first ever digital story. Students should have basic IT literacy in using software and the internet. Please bring along some digital photographs and inspiration for your story to use in your practical work. If you have a Smartphone or Tablet you should bring this along to use in creating your story (e.g. for voice recording). This class will run for 3 consecutive weeks, followed by a feedback session on the 19 May..

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An Introduction to Creative Writing

20 credit points

Linda Jackson PhD BA Dip Ed & David Pettigrew BA MPhil

Have you always had the urge to write but didn’t know how to start? This introductory class provides a fantastic starting point by giving you the tools and motivation to enjoy writing and become confident with your own writing process. Through discussion, reading and playing with your own ideas, you will get to the heart of your individual creativity and get yourself writing. All you need for the class is a pen, some paper and a sense of adventure. This class is offered as two accredited classes running consecutively, namely ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ & ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 1’. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E066 Linda Jackson Tuesdays, Room GH714

Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street

fee £179

(ILA eligible) or

E067 David Pettigrew

fee £179

(ILA eligible) or

E215 Linda Jackson

fee £179

(ILA eligible)

Creative Writing for Beginners

10 credit points

David Pettigrew BA MPhil

This class is for anyone who wishes an introduction to getting started in creative writing. Creative Writing is something that we all can do if we have a passion for the subject and some time to devote to it. This class should get you writing and improve the quality of what you write. It will focus on different ways to develop your own skills through practical exercises, reading and discussion. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £90

(ILA eligible)

Inspiration and Realism: Writing for Writers

20 credit points

This class is for those who are writing as regularly as time allows and who are fairly confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. Through focused workshopping of participants’ writing, the class will continue the development of your writing and writing skills (including creativity, focus, editing and submitting). If you have written before and are blocked and looking for inspiration, this may be the class for you. The aim is to inspire, support and challenge people who write and want to improve their writing. You will need an email address that you are happy to share with other class members. This class is offered as two accredited classes running consecutively, namely ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 2 & 3’. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £179

(ILA eligible)

Writing, Literature & Poetry

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Creative Writing – Consolidating Your Skills

Responding to student demand and tailored specifically for those who have completed ‘Inspiration and Realism: Writing for Writers’, or who are writing regularly, this class will extend students’ experience by developing their writing skills further through workshop discussion and literature interpretation. It will also provide a platform for students to present works-in-progress for feedback from the tutor and students and a forum for discussion and advice on all aspects of writing. The classes will be workshop-based and will feature set exercises and seminars. Writers of short and long fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction are all welcome. Students will need an email address that they are happy to share with the class. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £90

Keep Writing

This class is ideal for those who have completed ‘An Introduction to Creative Writing’ or ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ or for those who are writing regularly as time allows and who are confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. This practical class can be seen as preparation for ‘Inspiration & Realism: Writing for Writers’ and, through seminar sessions based around set exercises and group workshops, the aim is to develop your writing discipline as well as your skills in writing prose, poetry and drama, all in a friendly and encouraging environment. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £90

Writing for Newspapers & Magazines

Jackie Cosh BA PgDip

This class is designed for students looking to have work published in newspapers and magazines. There will be some writing, but the main focus will be on how to approach editors, what makes a good story, what editors look for, and where to get ideas. We will look at different types of writing, analyse papers and magazines, learn about issues such as copyright, and most importantly answer the question: should you ever send an editor an article on spec. Each week there will be an exercise. This might be to come up with article ideas, conduct an interview and write up, or to complete an editing exercise. You don’t need prior knowledge or experience and there will be plenty time for questions to be asked and answered. What you do need is an inquisitive mind, an interest in trying different types of writing and a love of writing. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £90

Read, Write and Perform Poetry

Linda Jackson PhD BA Dip Ed

Do you enjoy reading poetry? Do you know if you enjoy reading poetry? Do you write? Come along to this inspiring class where you can learn about poetic forms, bring your own favourites to share and then work towards writing and editing your own poetry or monologues for performance at our well-rehearsed ‘Reading the Waves’ event in Street Level Art Gallery. Maybe you know you are a ‘scribbler’ at heart or maybe you have notebooks full of ideas. Whatever your level, this learning is fun and very memorable. Glasgow has a vibrant poetry scene - be part of it. Please note that places are limited to 14 students.

Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street

fee £90 or

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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

Creative Writing for Beginners at Kelvingrove

10 credit points

David Pettigrew BA Mphil

This Saturday morning class will be held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The venue will allow access to some fascinating artwork and objects which will inspire you to get writing. Through interactive lecture format and in a supportive environment, you will exchange ideas through lively discussion in small groups and with the whole class. Develop your own style with the help of writing exercises and listening to fellow students’ work. Helpful guidance from the tutor will build your confidence in sharing your writing with others and developing your own creative writing style. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

E071 Saturdays, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

fee £90

(ILA eligible)

Taking Your Creative Writing Further 1

at Kelvingrove

10 credit points David Pettigrew BA Mphil

Continuing to use the objects and works of art on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, this class builds upon the skills and styles covered in ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’ but is also suitable for those with some experience of writing creatively. You will share your writing with others and will receive feedback from the tutor as well as using ‘workshopping’ to gain confidence, generate ideas and improve your stylistic approach. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £90

(ILA eligible)

NEW

Keep Writing at Kelvingrove

This class is ideal for those who have previously completed creative writing classes at Kelvingrove or for those who are writing regularly as time allows and who are confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. This practical class can be seen as preparation for Inspiration & Realism: Writing for Writers and, through seminar sessions based around set exercises and group workshops, the aim is to develop your writing discipline as well as your skills in writing prose, poetry and drama, all in a friendly and encouraging environment. The venue will allow access to some fascinating artwork and objects which will inspire you to get writing. Please note that places are limited to 16 students.

fee £90

The Weekend Classic Book Group

Get to know - or reacquaint yourself- with some of the most memorable books ever written with this lively discussion forum for fans of classic writing. At each meeting the tutor (an experienced writer and editor) will lead the discussion, exploring your thoughts and feelings about these famous books while seeking to increase your interpretative skills as a reader and your knowledge of writers and writing techniques. At the first meeting the group will discuss ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Bronte. Subsequent meetings will discuss ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne Du Maurier, ‘Goodbye to Berlin’ by Christopher Isherwood, ‘The Cone Gatherers’ by Robin Jenkins, ‘Wide Sargasso Sea’ by Jean Rhys, ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’ by John Fowles, ‘The Buddha of Suburbia’ by Hanif Kureishi and a recent prize winning title to be chosen by the group. This class will consist of 8 monthly meetings on 17 October, 14 November, 12 December, 16 January, 13 February, 12 March, 16 April and 14 May.

fee £72

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Choose from:

Kindling: Creative Writing for Beginners

10 credit points

tba

This introductory-level class will help you to become familiar with the basic principles of creative writing whilst encouraging you to enjoy finding the words to communicate your ideas and stories. There will be exercises to inspire you, online discussions and the submission of writing throughout the course. You will also learn techniques to enable you to interact in a positive and meaningful way with your fellow students. Relationships built up in this way can enhance your learning experience immeasurably. Focused on your individual creative processes and abilities, this class will help you kindle your writing into life. This class is an online version of the Open Studies class, OS616 ‘Creative Writing for Beginners’.

E425 Mondays from 05 October 2015 online, 10 meetings

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

or

E426 Mondays from 18 January 2016 online, 10 meetings

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

or

E427 Mondays from 18 April 2016 online, 10 meetings

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

Online Creative Writing Classes

You can enrol for any Blaze

class online, by visiting

www.strath.ac.uk/cll/alp/blaze

and following the link to

‘enrol online’

.

Our online courses are designed to inspire you, motivate you, get you writing, keep you on track and put you in the virtual company of other writers. You can study from your own home at whatever time you choose. See how our popular classroom-based writing courses have been adapted and expanded for use online. Experience how our courses can invigorate your imagination, light the creative spark and push your writing boundaries.

Kindling, Feeding the Flame, and Inferno are online versions of our popular face-to-face classes and are worth 10 credits at Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 7 or first year undergraduate level, allowing you to gain academic recognition for your work.

For a full outline of any of the Blaze courses or to ask any questions you may have, please contact

0141 548 2116, email us at [email protected] or visit

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Feeding the Flame: Creative Writing for Writers

10 credit points

tba

Writing is always a balance of inspiration and hard graft. Staying motivated and excited about writing, even through the difficult patches, remains crucial for writers at any level. This class is for you if you are already writing on your own and have a degree of confidence in sharing your work. Through discussion forums and by commenting on the work of others you will strengthen your critical and editing skills and ensure momentum for your own writing. You will be encouraged to think about your writing in a multidimensional way as the class builds towards the production of a final piece that allows you to incorporate all you have learned. This class is the online version of the Open Studies class, OS618, ‘Taking Your Creative Writing Further 2’.

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

or

E429 Mondays from 18 January 2016 online, 10 meetings

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

Inferno: Novel Writing

10 credit points

tba

Inferno is for individuals who are writing independently and who want integrated feedback from the tutor and other writers. (We recommend that you have already taken Feeding the Flame or similar.) This is an intensive online course to which critical feedback is central. During the ten weeks you will be asked to submit three pieces of between 1500 – 3000 words, all part of the larger piece you’re working on. You will be put into groups of 3-5 and will read and give feedback on your group’s writing in an open forum. There will also be ongoing informal discussions on issues of craft, creativity and editing linked to the course’s generous provision of Creative Writing resources. This class is the online version of the Open Studies class, OS283, ‘Introduction to Novel Writing’.

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

or

fee £141

(ILA eligible)

For a full outline of any of the Blaze courses or to ask any questions you may have, please contact 0141 548 2116, email us at [email protected] or visit www.strath.ac.uk/ cll and follow the Blaze links.

“The online classes have been

helpful in keeping me motivated

and my writing moving along.”

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Take your Writing to the Next Level

You love to write and you’ve been writing for a while, developing your style and honing your skills. You may already have taken a creative writing course at the Centre for Lifelong Learning or at another university, or you’ve been working hard on your own. Now you’re ready to commit more time and effort to your writing and feel that individual feedback and support will help you take it to the next level.

The Programme

Drawing on our 30-year experience in offering creative writing classes to adults, the creative writing mentoring programme offers a bespoke, flexible approach to nurturing your writing skills and developing your writing projects. Through the programme you will work with one of our creative writing tutors and - depending on your requirements - they will give you:

• Direct feedback and editorial advice on your writing. • Tuition on particular skills, such as stronger

characterisation and plotting, refining point of view, editing and revision, etc.

• Advice on other aspects of writing, including improving your writing process and submitting work for publication.

The programme offers a range of packages. The first is a 3,000-word submission for which the tutor will provide detailed written feedback.

The Creative Writing

Mentoring Programme

This gives the tutor an introduction to your work and allows an assessment of the programme’s suitability for your longer-term goals. The 3,000-word package can also be used as many times as you like for written feedback on individual pieces up to that length, for example short stories you plan to submit to competitions or chapters of a novel you have in progress.

If the scheme is right for you, you can then choose one of our longer submission packages, which cover anything from 10,000 words to novel-length submissions, and also include a meeting or phone call with your tutor to discuss your work in depth.

Through providing close personal attention to you, your writing and your writing process, the Mentoring Programme is there to help you become a better, more focused writer.

Find Out More

If you would like to find out more about this, please visit our website at www.strath.ac.uk/cll and follow the mentoring link where you will find further information about the scheme including the application process, samples of feedback, fees and FAQs. You can start the mentoring process at any point in the year.

Please contact the Centre in the first instance to initiate discussion on (0141) 548 2116 or email

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Collaborative Classes

for Adults of all Ages

THE BOTANIC GARDENS

Glasgow Botanic Gardens has been an integral part of the City of Glasgow for over a hundred and fifty years. Along with the seasons it is constantly changing and whenever you visit there will always be something of interest to see. The Garden is the perfect place for leisure and relaxation and entry is free. It is also a major educational facility within the city with one of the best tropical and temperate plant collections in Scotland.

CLL continues its collaboration with Glasgow Botanic Gardens to offer this year the A to Z of Outdoor Plants with Louise Bustard. For further information about the Botanic Gardens phone the Gardens office on 0141 276 1614 or visit the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens website at: www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com

NEW

The A to Z of Indoor Plants

Louise Bustard MA Dip Hort Kew

Growing houseplants can be like trying to make your way through a maze with very high sides. You need to know what type of environment your plant originates from, i.e. the desert, the rainforest, mountainous areas, a place with just one season or several. Only with this background knowledge can you grow your plants successfully. This course will guide you through the maze of what different houseplant need not only to survive but thrive.

D443 Fridays, Room GH740

From 05 February 2016 10.00-12.00, 4 meetings

fee £36

NEW

Prepare for Spring

Will Ritchie BSc MSc

Spring in the garden can be a joy to behold. From the alluring scent of Witch Hazel to colourful displays of tulips and daffodils, there is a varied palette of plants that can work for your garden. This workshop will focus on design, plant selection and preparation of your garden to help you maximise any space that you may have. A simple plan for the coming months will be outlined and a range of methods and techniques for landscaping, planting and propagation will be discussed. All plants featured during the workshop will be suited to the local climate and available from local nurseries.

D444 Thursday, Hopkirk Building Botanic Gardens

From 12 November 2015 14.15-16.15, 1 meeting

fee £10

NEW

Prepare for Summer

Will Ritchie BSc MSc

There is nowhere better on those warm summer days to enjoy the season than in your own garden. And by preparing your garden for summer you can relax in a space that is full of colour and interest. This workshop will focus on design and preparation of your garden to help you maximise any space that you may have. We will also discuss in detail plant selection and the vast array of options available to you including insight from plant trials conducted at Glasgow Botanic Gardens. All plants featured during the workshop will be suited to the local climate and available from local nurseries.

D445 Thursday, Hopkirk Building Botanic Gardens

From 31 March 2016 14.15-16.15, 1 meeting

fee £10

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Cappella Nova

Through the delivery of singing workshops and classes, Cappella Nova Outreach is becoming increasingly familiar to those who simply want to enjoy the experience of group-singing, develop their skills, (from complete beginners upwards) and to gain insights generally into the world of music. Having established an international reputation through its performance, recording and touring of early and new vocal music, the award-winning Scottish professional vocal ensemble Cappella Nova also offers a wide range of training opportunities available to all.

To find out more about Cappella Nova, visit www.cappella-nova.com

The Morning Choir

Alan Tavener Conductor, Cappella Nova

Kick-start your week in the company of - and in harmony with - other likeminded people. This rare opportunity to participate in a daytime choir in Glasgow complements the highly successful ‘Health and Well-being through Song’ sessions offered on a Tuesday, and it is suggested that you take one of these classes (or ‘Get more out of your Singing’ on a Monday evening) if you have no experience of singing in a choir. For mixed (male and female) voices, the Choir is ‘open access’: there are no auditions, and practical guidance will be given on preparing the voice for singing and gaining a basic understanding of music notation. With the help of words/music sheets, we will sing a wide range of accessible songs for informal performance, ranging from the Age of Swing to songs from The Shows _ from Burns and other Scottish songs to Folksongs from around the world _ from Christmas songs and carols to spiritual songs. Now in its fourth year, The Morning Choir is proving extremely popular, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity revise the ‘tools of the trade’ of choral singing and, in the process, have lots of fun!

D433 Mondays, Room GH742

From 05 October 2015 10.30-12.30, 10 weeks

fee £69

The Morning Choir will continue with a second 10 week block starting 18 January 2016. We welcome new students at this point and, subject to availability, registrations for those new to the Choir will be taken from 30 November 2015, 10 meetings

Singing by Sight for Beginners

Do you currently enjoy singing in a choir or a group but find ‘reading’ music stressful, or simply a mystery? Each session will offer you a basic introduction to and explanation of an aspect of music theory, and will enable you to develop an understanding of musical rhythm and the ‘language’ of musical notation. The greater part of each session, however, will take a practical approach through audiation and the act of singing: guidance in note-pitching will be offered which, together with group practice will help to help develop your ‘inner ear’. The skills acquired from these processes will be applied to developing your fluency skills in reading and singing from written music. For further information about the class content and level, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/cll and follow the link to Cappella Nova.

D436 Mondays, Room GH742

fee £90

More Singing by Sight

Do you currently enjoy singing in a choir or a group, and would like to improve your music ‘reading’ skills? Given a start-note, are you confident about pitching an upward scale (or part of a scale), a triad, a fourth and broken chord (arpeggio)? Do you have a working knowledge of the note ‘names’? If so, then this class will be suitable for you. Each session will offer you the opportunity to consolidate your understanding of the basic ‘language’ of musical notation (the major scale, key signatures and ‘simple’ time signatures), and to learn about the minor scale, chromatic notes and ‘compound’ time signatures. Through a practical approach based audiation and the act of singing, guidance in note-pitching will be offered to help you to develop your ‘inner ear’ and your understanding of musical rhythm, and the skills acquired from these processes will be applied to developing further your fluency in ‘reading’ and singing from written music. For further information about the class content and level, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/cll and follow the link to Cappella Nova.

D439 Tuesdays, Room GH742

fee £54

to purchase some reference materials. This is a matter of choice and is not compulsory. The tutor can advise you in class of any materials that will be used. Where permissible, source materials will be posted on Myplace for student access.

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Get More Out of your Singing

Edward Caswell & Anne Lewis Outreach Director, Cappella Nova & Singer, Cappella Nova

Whatever singing you do, this class will help you to get the most out of your voice and enhance your enjoyment. The class will suit a wide range of singers, from those who haven’t sung since primary school to those who sing regularly in any kind of choir or chorus. All will benefit from gaining an understanding of how voice, mind and body work together, and from the challenge of learning new material with others in a class where encouragement and enjoyment are the priorities. This class is open to adults of all ages.

fee £90 or

fee £90

Health & Well-being Through Song for

Beginners

Do you find yourself singing in the shower and wonder what it’s like to sing in harmony with others? Did you sing with a choir in your childhood, and would like the opportunity to sing with others again? If so, then this class is for you. You don’t need to have sung in a choir ever before, so come along and experience first hand how singing can help to improve your vocal and physical health. In the company of like-minded people, you will improve your singing confidence and develop your listening ability. Using arrangements covering various types of music, you will discover that singing with others is both fun and uplifting.

fee £90 or

fee £90

Health & Well-being Through Song for

Improvers

Are you looking for an opportunity to have the experience of group-singing again after an extended period away from a choir? Or do you currently sing in a choir, but would like help to get more from your singing? If so, then this class is for you. In an informal environment, we will provide some degree of challenge whilst emphasising the enjoyment of singing together in well-known as well as unfamiliar material from a variety of sources. Special attention will be given to breathing and posture. This class is also suitable for those who have taken ‘Health and Well-being through Song for Beginners’ in previous years and those who took ‘Health and Well-being: an Introduction’ within the Summer Programme 2014.

fee £90 or

fee £90

Ladies Choral Singing

Alan Tavener & Rebecca Tavener Conductor, Cappella Nova & Artistic Director of its ‘sister’ ensemble Canty

Did you sing in a choir at one time and would like to start again, or perhaps you’ve always wanted to but didn’t know where to start? This class is for like-minded people who want to enjoy some happy singing in a relaxed atmosphere. With the help of words/music sheets, we will sing a range of accessible songs from around the world, from medieval to swing and from operetta to songs from the shows. In the process, special attention will be given to developing and maintaining vocal health, good posture and breath control, and to building the voice’s strength and resilience. We shall be focusing particularly on longevity for the mature voice, as well as aiming to have as much fun as possible in the process. If you are looking for a fresh approach which will energise your singing with enjoyable, stimulating music, written or arranged especially with ladies’ voices in mind, this class is for you. Ladies Choral Singing enjoyed a highly successful trial period during Spring 2014, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of another of the city’s newest choirs, and help to continue its growth!

fee £42