The Glasgow School of Art

This 15 week online course is designed to help students put together a portfolio of work for application to Art School or similar course of study.
 
Experienced Open Studio GSA Tutors will assist students in the development of their creative practice through live online sessions and group tutorials.   You will learn how to examine and develop visual ideas through a variety of 2D and 3D media and methods, with an emphasis on drawing.  Students will also be encouraged to solve problems creatively through research and practice to develop a greater sense of critical awareness. 
 
An integral component of the course is the resourcing and development of ideas through independent sketchbook work, which will extend your practice out with the virtual studio and class hours.    The live sessions will be delivered through Zoom and Padlet, providing a virtual shared studio environment - details and links will be sent to you in your individual course Confirmation email.   NB No class Monday 6 November 2023
 
Students enrolling on this course should be making an application for degree or similar courses starting in 2024. 
 
This course does not guarantee acceptance into any Art School or similar course of study.

Monday evening.

Please note there is no class Monday 6 November 2023

Course Structure
Two and a Half hours live delivery each week – Live sessions via Zoom.  (UK time moves from BST to GMT at 2am on 29/10/23)
 
This will be delivered through Live demonstrations and working along with the tutor, group discussion and individual advice on the night.  
Please ensure the following before booking on to the Course: -

• Good Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2Mbps download and 1Mbps upload. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net
• An up-to-date web browser
• Webcam - from mobile phone / laptop / or separate
• Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone is recommended)
• Suitable device such as mobile phone / laptop / ipad etc
• Basic understanding of online tools used : Zoom www.zoom.us and Padlet www.padlet

How to book
Click ‘Book Now’ to be transferred to our booking site, where you will find detailed information on this course, including dates and times, materials required and instructions on how to pay for your place.