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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2 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

3 3 Contents Welcome... 4 Art Appreciation... 6 Creative Arts... 7 Photography & Digital Skills Writing, Literature & Poetry Online Creative Writing Courses The Creative Writing Menting Programme Collabative Classes f adults of all ages Botanic Gardens Cappella Nova St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art The Shed Theatre Titan Crane Music Screen, Stage & Stand-Up Acting, Perfmance & Presentation Skills Comedy Screen & Script Writing Directing Film Appreciation Psychology Wine Appreciation Glasgow s Histy Genealogy Languages Well-Being & Personal Development Taking Your Interest Further Counselling & Access to University Study Continuing Professional Development & Postgraduate Study Other CLL Learning Opptunities Student Infmation, Term Dates and Funding Enrolment Campus Map *IMPORTANT CHANGES - please see page 65 f infmation on payments, refunds, receipts and cancellations.

4 4 Welcome Evening and Weekend Programme Welcome to the 2015/2016 Evening & Weekend Programme Welcome to the Evening and Weekend Programme 2015/6 f adults of all ages. As ever, our programme offers the opptunity to learn something new in a supptive 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 wking and family lives. Our students are a diverse group with some studying f wk reasons, some f career advancement and some f 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 f study 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 imptance of programmes such as ours f 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 f Lifelong Learning Follow us on Facebook

5 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 5 Evening and Weekend Classes f Adults Class Infmation Each class entry on the following pages has the same overall structure: 1. Class title 2. Credit points 3. Class tut 4. Description of the content (materials needed special conditions are stated at the end of the class descript) 5. Class number and room number 6. Venue (where stated as tba venue details will be confirmed befe 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 opptunity to study at a place and time to suit and in the company of an online community of learners. Credit Levels Assessment does not mean exams. You can think of it as feedback on your progress from your tut and it s absolutely free. Students have found the experience rewarding and satisfying. Remember that wking towards credit is optional and you may join a credit class and leave any decision about assessment until later. Tuts give full briefings of assessments and dates at the first class meeting. There are no entry requirements f credit classes and no assumed pri knowledge unless specified in the class descripts. 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 infmation 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 f full details. PART-TIME FEE GRANT see page 64 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 Framewk (SCQF) at Level 7. The credit you gain upon successful completion of these classes is University of Strathclyde credit.

6 6 Art Appreciation Evening and Weekend Programme Art Appreciation How to Look at Art Blair Cunningham BA MFA If you enjoy looking at paintings, sculpture and architecture, and want to see, know and understand me, join this class. Exple different genres and learn to understand each wk in its histical and traditional context through illustrated talks and by visiting an art gallery with the tut. Please note that the final class meeting will be a gallery visit on Saturday 5 December. E050 Wednesdays, Room GH753 From 07 October , 10 meetings NEW Introduction to Medieval Art Sara Öberg Strådal MA MPhil PhD Do you want to learn me 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 how patrons and readers of medieval books used and interacted with their manuscripts, then this is the class f 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 From 08 October , 8 meetings fee 72 How to Look at Modern Art Blair Cunningham BA MFA Over the past 100 years the expectations of what artists do and the skills they possess have altered radically. This class is f you if you wish to find your way through the maze of isms of modern and contempary art. Movements studied include Impressionism, Symbolism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Vticism, Dadaism, Surrealism and many me. By the end of the class you will be able to see the artists wk in its histical 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. E200 Wednesdays, Room GH753 From 20 January , 10 meetings Scottish Art: 1740-present day Blair Cunningham BA MFA This class demonstrates the continuous and distinct identity of Scottish art, taking as its starting point the ptraiture of Ramsay and Raeburn. It will cover Wilkie, the Glasgow Boys, the Scottish Colourists, Eardley, and the New Glasgow Boys. No pri knowledge of art histy is necessary. You will learn through a mixture of illustrated lectures and group discussions, enabling you to take an infmed 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. E300 Wednesdays, Room GH753 From 20 April , 8 meetings

7 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 7 Creative Arts Art of Wking in Wood Graham Murdoch Dip Tech Ed MA Ed (Lifelong Learning) Together we will exple the crect and safe techniques to use selected power tools whilst combining this with traditional woodwking practices to create a number of small items. This class is suitable f beginner and skilled woodwkers - it will not only allow you to exple a range of processes but will also through hand tool wk and practice allow the development of basic woodwking skills which are helpful f DIY projects at home. The practical wk will allow the development of individual projects so that each item produced will be unique and personal. A range of materials f the projects will be provided which will allow f 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 From 06 October , 10 meetings fee 129 E201 Tuesdays, Room JW311 James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street From 19 January , 10 meetings fee 129 E301 Tuesdays, Room JW311 James Weir Building, 75 Montrose Street From 19 April , 8 meetings fee 104 Introduction to Drawing and Painting Roy Fitzsimmons BA This is an introducty class which is suitable f anyone wishing to make a start in drawing and painting. The class will build basic skills in still life, perspective, scale, colour they and different media, including pastel, charcoal and ink. You will learn through demonstrations given by the tut and through practical wk with the various media and techniques. You will, therefe, gain a structured experience in wking in different media and develop a basic knowledge of line drawing and tone, as well as experiencing the use of colour and basic colour they. 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 From 05 October , 10 meetings fee 94 E202 Mondays, Room GH744 From 18 January , 10 meetings fee 94 Drawing and Painting Landscapes Roy Fitzsimmons BA This class is suitable f anyone wishing to make a start in drawing and painting landscapes. It will build basic skills in scale, perspective, colour they and the different artistic illusions which create a landscape with depth. You will learn through demonstrations given by the tut and through practical wk with various media and techniques. You will, therefe, 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. E302 Wednesdays, Room GH322 From 20 April , 6 meetings fee 57

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9 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 9 Learn to Draw 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 fm, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises expling 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 sht talk and demonstration by the tut, followed by a student participative exercise closely supervised and guided by the tut. 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 E054 Thursdays, Room GH322 From 08 October , 10 meetings fee 94 E203 Thursdays, Room GH322 From 21 January , 10 meetings fee 94 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 wk of other cartoonists will also be studied f 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. E055 Mondays, Room GH322 From 05 October , 8 meetings 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 explation 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. E303 Thursdays, Room GH322 From 21 April , 8 meetings fee 76

10 10 Creative Arts Evening and Weekend Programme Introducing Life Drawing Saul Robertson BA The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists. This class exples proption and measurement and a diversity of approaches to drawing the human fm 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 tut 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 fm. You should have some experience of drawing have completed Learn to Draw befe taking this class. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E056 Wednesdays, Room GH744 From 07 October , 10 meetings fee 125 Taking Life Drawing Further 1 Saul Robertson BA Learn to Paint (using Acrylics) 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 f those who are taking up painting as a hobby 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 have completed Learn to Draw befe undertaking this class. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E057 Todd Garner Tuesdays, Room GH744 From 06 October , 10 meetings fee 94 E205 Saul Robertson Thursdays, Room GH744 From 21 January , 10 meetings fee 94 This class builds on the methods and techniques of drawing the human fm 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 opptunity to improve your skills. By the end of the class you will have expled many different approaches used by well-known artists and will be me aware of the impact of considered context and composition. You can view the materials list f this class at cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E204 Wednesdays, Room GH744 From 20 January , 10 meetings fee 125

11 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 11 Taking Your Acrylics Further 1 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 me complex subject matter. Those who wish to pursue their own projects may do so, after discussion with the tut. There will be tut demonstrations of the techniques covered. You can view the materials list f this class at Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E206 Tuesdays, Room GH744 From 19 January , 10 meetings fee 94 E305 Thursdays, Room GH744 From 21 April , 8 meetings fee 94 Taking Your Acrylics Further 2 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 opptunity 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. E306 Tuesdays, Room GH744 From 19 April , 8 meetings fee 94 Learn to Paint using Oils Saul Robertson BA This class is intended f those who are new to oil painting and wish to try out this versatile medium. The class will exple 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 wk with this most versatile of mediums. Students should be familiar with basic principles of drawing but do not require to have wked with oils any other paint medium previously. The classes Stage 1 Drawing and Painting Learn to Draw provide a suitable introduction. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. Students are reminded that the University does not have stage space f paintings, therefe wet paintings must be taken away at the end of each class. E058 Tuesdays, Room GH322 From 06 October , 10 meetings fee 94 Taking Your Oils Further 1 Saul Robertson BA This class is f those who have used oil paint befe and have some experience of the fundamentals of wking 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 imptance of composition and you will learn to present me complex subject matter. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. Students are reminded that the University does not have stage space f paintings, therefe wet paintings must be taken away at the end of each class. E207 Tuesdays, Room GH322 From 19 January , 10 meetings fee 94

12 12 Creative Arts Evening and Weekend Programme Learn to Paint (using Watercolours) 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 tut 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 f 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 f further challenge. It is recommended that you have some experience in drawing have completed Learn to Draw befe undertaking this class You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E059 Wednesdays, Room GH322 From 07 October , 10 meetings fee 94 Taking Your Watercolours Further 1 Bill Goldsmith BA A structured class f 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 exple and combine traditional and contempary watercolour approaches. It is recommended that you complete Learn to Paint (using Watercolours) befe taking this class. Students should bring along their own materials. E208 Wednesdays, Room GH322 From 20 January , 10 meetings fee 94 NEW Taking Your Watercolours Further 2 Bill Goldsmith BA This class is f 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 ptraits, 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. E307 Tuesdays, Room GH322 From 19 April , 8 meetings fee 94 Introduction to Ptraiture Saul Robertson BA This class follows on from Life Drawing and aims to introduce you to the skills and techniques f 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 tut explanation, you will learn the ways in which artists have created successful ptraits. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E304 Wednesdays, Room GH744 From 20 April , 8 meetings fee 125

13 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 13 NEW Introduction to Printmaking Julie Robertson BA PgDip PGCE This is a basic introducty class aimed at giving you a taste f the beauty of printmaking. You will have the opptunity to experiment with several different types of printmaking - linoprinting, collagraphs and monoprints - creating expressive, graphic 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 wk 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 contempary printmakers. Basic drawing experience would be helpful but is not essential. Materials required f this course are: an A3 sketchbook, 4 Schminke other suitable, waterbased, colour inks (primary colours plus black), linotool handle with 5 blades and 2 soft cut linoblocks 200x150mm. E60 Thursdays, Room GH744 From 22 October , 8 meetings fee 83 SATURDAY ART CLASSES Learn to Draw 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 fm, pattern, texture and perspective. Emphasis will be on practical exercises expling 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 sht talk and demonstration by the tut, followed by a student participative exercise closely supervised and guided by the tut. 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 From 10 October , 10 meetings fee 94 E209 Saul Robertson Saturdays, Room GH744 From 23 January , 10 meetings fee 94

14 14 Creative Arts Evening and Weekend Programme 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 explation 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 From 23 April , 8 meetings fee 76 Introducing Life Drawing Jane Shanks BA PgDip The human body has always been a source of inspiration to artists. This class exples proption and measurement and a diversity of approaches to drawing the human fm 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 fm. You should have some experience of drawing have completed Learn to Draw befe taking this class. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E210 Saturdays, Room GH322 From 23 January , 10 meetings fee 125 Taking Life Drawing Further 1 Jane Shanks BA PgDip This class builds on the methods and techniques of drawing the human fm 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 opptunity to improve your skills. By the end of the class you will have expled many different approaches used by well-known artists and will be me aware of the impact of considered context and composition. You can view the materials list f this class at cll/ artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E309 Saturdays, Room GH744 From 23 April , 8 meetings fee 125 Introduction to Ptraiture Saul Robertson BA This class follows on from Life Drawing and aims to introduce you to the skills and techniques f 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 tut explanation, you will learn the ways in which artists have created successful ptraits. You can view the materials list f this class at artmaterials. Students are responsible f purchasing their own materials. E062 Saturdays, Room GH744 From 10 October , 10 meetings fee 94

15 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 15 Photography & Digital Skills Introduction to Digital Photography (f SLR) Cameras Brian Lochrin LIIP This introducty class requires no previous knowledge and is aimed at owners of digital SLR, Compact System 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 recded 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 exple 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. E063 Tuesdays, Room GH749 From 06 October , 10 meetings fee 114 E064 Wednesdays, Room GH749 From 07 October , 10 meetings fee 114 E211 Tuesdays, Room GH749 From 19 January , 10 meetings fee 114 E212 Wednesdays, Room GH749 From 20 January , 10 meetings fee 114 E310 Tuesdays, Room GH749 From 19 April , 8 meetings fee 114 E311 Wednesdays, Room GH749 From 20 April , 8 meetings fee 114

16 16 Photography & Digital Skills Evening and Weekend Programme Adobe Photoshop Elements f Photographers: an introduction 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, ganize, 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 bders 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. F those participants who don t have the software instructions on how to download a 30-day trial version will be given. E065 Thursdays, Room GH749 From 8 October , 8 meetings fee 114 E213 Thursdays, Room GH749 From 20 April , 10 meetings fee 114 Taking Adobe Photoshop Elements f Photographers Further Brian Lochrin LIIP This class is designed f participants who have either completed the introducty Photoshop Elements class have a basic wking 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 wking 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: panamas, HDR images, solarized photographs and photomontages from multiple images including text. These techniques however can be applied to personal images, which may fm a personal project in the latter stage of the class. The skills learned in this class are transferable to Photoshop CC. E312 Thursdays, Room GH749 From 21 April , 8 meetings fee 92

17 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 17 Processing Camera RAW photographs Brian Lochrin LIIP RAW is a minimally processed file fmat that captures all of the image data recded by the camera sens when you take a photo. When you photograph using a jpeg file, image infmation is compressed and lost. A raw file doesn t compress infmation therefe it produces higher quality images with greater detail and brightness range making it possible to crect problems during processing that would nmally be unrecoverable if shot in the jpeg fmat. Each camera manufacturer produces a version of raw and therefe 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 wkflow f 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. E214 Saturdays, Room GH749 From 23 January , 2 meetings fee 24 E313 Saturdays, Room GH749 From 23 April , 2 meetings fee 24 Taking Photographs on Location Brian Lochrin LIIP This sht 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 infmation will be used to plan a personal project exple 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. E314 Saturdays, Room GH749 From 07 May , 3 meetings fee 35 NEW Creating a Digital Sty Clare Hodgkinson BA MSc Bring your photo collection to life by turning it into shareable digital sties. Capture the meaning and value of your snaps, along with the memies they represent, by combining them with media such as voice-over narration, text, music and even video. By the end of this introducty 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 sty. Students should have basic IT literacy in using software and the internet. Please bring along some digital photographs and inspiration f your sty to use in your practical wk. If you have a Smartphone Tablet you should bring this along to use in creating your sty (e.g. f voice recding). This class will run f 3 consecutive weeks, followed by a feedback session on the 19 May.. E315 Thursdays, Room GH750 From 21 April , 4 meetings fee 46

18 18 Writing, Literature & Poetry Evening and Weekend Programme Writing, Literature & Poetry 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 introducty 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 f 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 f 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 From 06 October , 20 meetings fee 179 E067 David Pettigrew Thursdays, Room GH330 From 08 October , 20 meetings fee 179 E215 Linda Jackson Thursdays, Room GH230 From 21 January , 20 meetings fee 179 Creative Writing f Beginners David Pettigrew BA MPhil This class is f 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 f 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. E316 Wednesdays, Room GH227 From 20 April , 8 meetings Inspiration and Realism: Writing f Writers 20 credit points David Pettigrew BA MPhil This class is f those who are writing as regularly as time allows and who are fairly confident in sharing their writing in a group setting. Through focused wkshopping 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 befe and are blocked and looking f inspiration, this may be the class f you. The aim is to inspire, suppt and challenge people who write and want to improve their writing. You will need an 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. E068 Tuesdays, Room GH330 From 06 October , 20 meetings fee 179

19 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 19 Creative Writing Consolidating Your Skills David Pettigrew BA MPhil Responding to student demand and tailed specifically f those who have completed Inspiration and Realism: Writing f Writers, who are writing regularly, this class will extend students experience by developing their writing skills further through wkshop discussion and literature interpretation. It will also provide a platfm f students to present wks-inprogress f feedback from the tut and students and a fum f discussion and advice on all aspects of writing. The classes will be wkshop-based and will feature set exercises and seminars. Writers of sht and long fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction are all welcome. Students will need an address that they are happy to share with the class. Please note that places are limited to 16 students. E317 Tuesdays, Room GH231 From 19 April , 8 meetings Writing f Newspapers & Magazines Jackie Cosh BA PgDip This class is designed f students looking to have wk published in newspapers and magazines. There will be some writing, but the main focus will be on how to approach edits, what makes a good sty, what edits look f, 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 imptantly answer the question: should you ever send an edit 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, to complete an editing exercise. You don t need pri knowledge experience and there will be plenty time f 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. E069 Wednesdays, Room GH752 From 07 October , 10 meetings Keep Writing David Pettigrew BA MPhil This class is ideal f those who have completed An Introduction to Creative Writing Creative Writing f Beginners f 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 f Inspiration & Realism: Writing f Writers and, through seminar sessions based around set exercises and group wkshops, 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. E318 Thursdays, Room GH330 From 21 April , 8 meetings Read, Write and Perfm 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 fms, bring your own favourites to share and then wk towards writing and editing your own poetry monologues f perfmance at our well-rehearsed Reading the Waves event in Street Level Art Gallery. Maybe you know you are a scribbler at heart maybe you have notebooks full of ideas. Whatever your level, this learning is fun and very memable. Glasgow has a vibrant poetry scene - be part of it. Please note that places are limited to 14 students. E070 Wednesdays, Room GH510 Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street From 07 October , 10 meetings E319 Wednesdays, Room GH232 From 20 April , 6 meetings fee 54

20 20 Writing, Literature & Poetry Evening and Weekend Programme SATURDAY WORKSHOPS Creative Writing f Beginners at Kelvingrove David Pettigrew BA Mphil This Saturday mning class will be held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The venue will allow access to some fascinating artwk and objects which will inspire you to get writing. Through interactive lecture fmat and in a supptive 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 wk. Helpful guidance from the tut 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 From 10 October , 10 meetings Taking Your Creative Writing Further 1 at Kelvingrove David Pettigrew BA Mphil Continuing to use the objects and wks of art on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, this class builds upon the skills and styles covered in Creative Writing f Beginners but is also suitable f those with some experience of writing creatively. You will share your writing with others and will receive feedback from the tut as well as using wkshopping to gain confidence, generate ideas and improve your stylistic approach. Please note that places are limited to 16 students. E216 Saturdays, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum From 23 January , 10 meetings NEW Keep Writing at Kelvingrove David Pettigrew BA Mphil This class is ideal f those who have previously completed creative writing classes at Kelvingrove f 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 f Inspiration & Realism: Writing f Writers and, through seminar sessions based around set exercises and group wkshops, 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 artwk and objects which will inspire you to get writing. Please note that places are limited to 16 students. E320 Saturdays, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum From 23 April , 8 meetings The Weekend Classic Book Group David Pettigrew BA Mphil Get to know - reacquaint yourself- with some of the most memable books ever written with this lively discussion fum f fans of classic writing. At each meeting the tut (an experienced writer and edit) will lead the discussion, expling 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. E072 Saturdays, Room GH330 From 17 October , 8 meetings fee 72

21 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 21 Online Creative Writing Classes Choose from: Kindling: Creative Writing f Beginners tba 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 f use online. Experience how our courses can invigate 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 wth 10 credits at Scottish Credit Qualifications Framewk (SCQF) Level 7 first year undergraduate level, allowing you to gain academic recognition f your wk. F a full outline of any of the Blaze courses to ask any questions you may have, please contact , us at learn-cll@strath.ac.uk visit and follow the Blaze links. This introducty-level class will help you to become familiar with the basic principles of creative writing whilst encouraging you to enjoy finding the wds to communicate your ideas and sties. 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 f Beginners. E425 Mondays from 05 October 2015 online, 10 meetings fee 141 E426 Mondays from 18 January 2016 online, 10 meetings fee 141 E427 Mondays from 18 April 2016 online, 10 meetings fee 141 You can enrol f any Blaze class online, by visiting and following the link to enrol online.

22 22 Online Creative Writing Classes Evening and Weekend Programme Feeding the Flame: Creative Writing f Writers tba Writing is always a balance of inspiration and hard graft. Staying motivated and excited about writing, even through the difficult patches, remains crucial f writers at any level. This class is f you if you are already writing on your own and have a degree of confidence in sharing your wk. Through discussion fums and by commenting on the wk of others you will strengthen your critical and editing skills and ensure momentum f 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 incpate all you have learned. This class is the online version of the Open Studies class, OS618, Taking Your Creative Writing Further 2. E428 Mondays from 05 October 2015 online, 10 meetings fee 141 E429 Mondays from 18 January 2016 online, 10 meetings fee 141 E430 Mondays from 18 April 2016 online, 10 meetings fee 141 Inferno: Novel Writing tba Inferno is f individuals who are writing independently and who want integrated feedback from the tut and other writers. (We recommend that you have already taken Feeding the Flame 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 wds, all part of the larger piece you re wking on. You will be put into groups of 3-5 and will read and give feedback on your group s writing in an open fum. There will also be ongoing infmal 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. E431 Mondays from 05 October 2015 online, 10 meetings fee 141 E432 Mondays from 18 April 2016 online, 10 meetings fee 141 F a full outline of any of the Blaze courses to ask any questions you may have, please contact , us at learn-cll@strath.ac.uk visit cll and follow the Blaze links. The online classes have been helpful in keeping me motivated and my writing moving along.

23 < BACK TO CONTENTS > 23 The Creative Writing Menting Programme Take your Writing to the Next Level You love to write and you ve been writing f a while, developing your style and honing your skills. You may already have taken a creative writing course at the Centre f Lifelong Learning at another university, you ve been wking hard on your own. Now you re ready to commit me time and efft to your writing and feel that individual feedback and suppt 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 menting programme offers a bespoke, flexible approach to nurturing your writing skills and developing your writing projects. Through the programme you will wk with one of our creative writing tuts and - depending on your requirements - they will give you: Direct feedback and editial 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 wk f publication. The programme offers a range of packages. The first is a 3,000-wd submission f which the tut will provide detailed written feedback. This gives the tut an introduction to your wk and allows an assessment of the programme s suitability f your longer-term goals. The 3,000-wd package can also be used as many times as you like f written feedback on individual pieces up to that length, f example sht sties you plan to submit to competitions chapters of a novel you have in progress. If the scheme is right f you, you can then choose one of our longer submission packages, which cover anything from 10,000 wds to novel-length submissions, and also include a meeting phone call with your tut to discuss your wk in depth. Through providing close personal attention to you, your writing and your writing process, the Menting Programme is there to help you become a better, me focused writer. Find Out Me If you would like to find out me about this, please visit our website at and follow the menting link where you will find further infmation about the scheme including the application process, samples of feedback, fees and FAQs. You can start the menting process at any point in the year. Please contact the Centre in the first instance to initiate discussion on (0141) learn-cll@strath.ac.uk if you require further infmation.