Drawing with Scissors: Contemporary Collage
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£295
- Start Date(s): 3 June 2025
- Duration: Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8.30 pm, for four weeks
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Course dates:
3 - 24 June 2025, Tuesdays 6 - 8.30 pm
This course is designed to expand your existing skills in drawing, painting or illustration through an introduction to the art of collage.
It will take you on a developmental journey from drawing with paper, through simple collage printmaking methods, and assemblage.
Since its emergence as an art form in the early 20th century, collage has continued to serve not only as a primary form of expression, but also as a principle means of developing new creative responses.
This course will therefore include some theory and discussions regarding the importance of collage and the work by artists such as Hannah Höch and Richard Hamilton, as well as practical collage assignments.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size of 11 people you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Here's what our previous attendees said:
"The tutor was very knowledgeable, friendly and happy to help with all of our requests!"
"Excellent course - would love to attend again. There were prompts but also freedom within to do your own projects."
"Craig is a great tutor - just the right combination of hands on and hands off. I enjoyed watching other students make collages too and chatting with them and the tutor about progressing my work."
"Loved it! Excellent course! Enjoyed being with others to talk about collage."
"This course was exceptional. I know I have learned a lot. It was down to earth, practical teaching that was empowering and inspiring - great project ideas and feedback I can use from now onwards."
What you’ll study
On this course, you will:
- complete studio-based activities
- receive one-to-one support
- undertake homework projects and research
- learn how to best present your work.
You’ll leave with increased confidence, knowledge of collage-based practices, an understanding of the importance of creative risk-taking and, finally, a greater awareness of your own individual creativity. This course suits people new to collage who already possess some degree of creative experience. You might be an enthusiast amateur looking for a new project, or a more experienced artist, designer or illustrator wishing to reinvigorate your practice.
Topics will include:
Student Work
How you’re taught
This practical, hands on course is taught in person at NTU's city campus.
Careers and employability
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You'll find bright drawing and painting studio and workshop spaces to develop your ideas and create exciting work.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: Beginners as well as those with some drawing or collage experience are welcome.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £295
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies, including great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- any drawing equipment that you already have and like working with
- a basic range of materials like paper, scissors, glue and a small selection of source material will be provided
- you’ll be asked to do some research and forage for source material between classes
If you would like to do some pre-course research, you can look at:
- Henri Matisse's Paper Cuts Video - Painting with Scissors
- Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage by Patrick Elliot, Freya Gowrley, Yuval Etgar
- Collage Techniques: A Guide for Artists and Illustrators by G Brommer
- Project Collage: 50 Projects to Spark Your Creativity by Bev Speight
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
3 - 24 June 2025, Tuesdays 6 - 8.30 pm
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Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813