Join us on our five-day Creative Art, Design and Media Summer school for a journey through art. Throughout the week we will explore painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, graffiti, and more!

 

The course is a comprehensive creative exploration for young and budding artists.

Every day we’ll delve into a new artistic medium. Get to know the greatest artists, from Banksy to Matisse. Learn using our professional equipment and studios, the art of setting up and taking digital photographs, and editing using Adobe Photoshop.

This is a fun, creative and educational course that is aimed at young people with a keen interest in art and design. Working amongst experts in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Hertfordshire, the course will provide a stimulating experience where all activities will contribute to developing skills for the future.

• Day 1 - Portrait photography and digital design
• Day 2 - Photography, visual storytelling and digital painting
• Day 3 - Design, make and sculpt
• Day 4 - Drawing and painting
• Day 5 - Drawing and painting

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will have developed an array of skills. You will have set up a studio, learnt photo editing and generally have a sound understanding of creative techniques. We also hope to leave you with a sense of creative development that will inspire you to pursue your own ideas.

Important information

Times

Signing in is from 9.20am and 9.25am each day in the Art Gallery and the summer workshops will start at 9.30. We finish at 15.30pm. You will need to be picked up promptly at 15.30pm, again from the Art Gallery. Parents and carers, if you have any problems and think that you may be late, please let us know by calling 01707 285327.

Where to find us

For directions to the campus site, please follow the link below where you can download a map of the College Lane Campus:

https://www.herts.ac.uk/contact-us/where-to-find-us/college-lane-maps-and-directions

Drop off/collection

The drop-off point is the Art Gallery, and you can find this through our wayfinding app here. We suggest you park in one of the bays around the nearby Lindop Building for drop-off. You can drop off anytime between 9.20am and 9.25am. Collection is promptly at 15.30. nb, there is free parking for 2 hours on campus.

The programme

We have an exciting programme of activities planned. You will find out more about art and design courses and you will be meet practising artists or designers.  Each group will have an assistant art tutor with them for the whole time you are here, and you will meet them on your first morning.  They can help you with any concerns you have while you are here.

Enrolment

Parents/Guardians: When registering, please enrol with your own details. There is a field on the enrolment paperwork where you can enter your son or daughter's name and age.

Emergency contact

We need contact numbers so we can contact parents/carers at any time.  These details need to be confirmed on the form attached to the email. Should you need to contact us please phone the Short Course Office on 01707 285327. It is very important that we know in advance if you cannot for any reason be collected on time at the end of the day.

Clothing

Wear suitable and comfortable clothes as you may get messy and dirty (that is what art is all about!).  An overall, apron or large shirt would be ideal.

Food & drink

You will need to bring your own packed lunch. Water will be available during breaks and lunchtime.

Materials

All materials needed for all the summer schools will be provided by the University.

Medicine

If you need to bring any medication with you, please make sure it is clearly labelled with your child’s name and any instructions. These can be administered by us provided the medical permission form enclosed has been signed by a parent or carer and handed in on arrival on your first day.