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World Cinema
We will consider a range of films, from classics to contemporary cinema. We will discuss the style and meaning of diverse extracts drawing on key ideas from Film Studies. We will consider films from diverse countries, comparing and contrasting these with American and British cinema. The class will be organised around discussion of selected extracts, with guidance on points to look for, including different aspects of film such as the screenplay and cinematography. Students will be encouraged to develop their responses in small groups. Case studies will be included on Alfred Hitchcock and British cinema.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Compass Theatre (Ickenham)
Glebe Avenue
Ickenham
UB10 8PDTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017584How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Literature: Selected plays by Aristophanes
Aristophanes (c.450-388 BCE) writing in the Fifth Century is regarded as the key author in Ancient Greek comedy. His plays will be studied, read and workshopped. We shall look at how his plays might be put on, and staged today. His plays often have structures similar to a sketch show and he uses many comic devices still popular with comedians today. His plays are a little rude though (sometimes very rude). We shall look at how he creates his comic characters and situations. We shall discuss the issues that he wants to write about and consider if these are still relevant to a modern audience trying to make sense of the political and social world today. Over ten weeks, two to three plays will be discussed and workshopped to appreciate the various theatrical devices that Aristophanes often uses.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Greenleaf Centre (Walthamstow)
67-69 Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow
E17 6QPTutor:Thomas CroweCourse code:Q00017605How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Saving Money and Being Sustainable: The Healthy Family Food Workshop
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
Learn how to select nutritious ingredients to prepare wholesome meals without breaking the bank. Brainstorm recipe ideas with the class to make use of leftovers. Get tips on how to store food properly to avoid wastage. Learn how to save money when doing food shopping and other budgeting tips.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 04/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Amie-Alissa WatsonCourse code:Q00018155How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
History: A History of Architecture – How to See and Interpret Buildings
In this – mostly European – survey, we will study some iconic buildings that came to define their respective periods in terms of ideas, styles, and techniques. A broad chronological progression will take us from the Gizeh Pyramid and Parthenon to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Through this course, you will develop your ability to see and understand a building’s architectural features. For each example, you will study the way it is built, its style, and the relation between the building's form and it's purpose,or function
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017978How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Level 1 ESOL: Introduction to Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017939How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Art Practical: Drawing and Introduction to Painting for the Terrified
Would you like to draw and paint but think you can't? Do you lack confidence in beginning your artistic journey? This course is suitable for anyone who wants to have a go but doesn't know where to start.
Working with our experienced and friendly tutor you will explore the fundamentals of drawing and basic painting techniques. This is a beginners course where no prior experience is needed.
Each week we will take a step by step approach to exploring the fundamentals of drawing, building up to experimenting with some basic techniques, that will pave a way into painting.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DaviesCourse code:Q00012874How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:9:45am - 2:15pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DXTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00016162How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Personal Development: Future Goals
This course has been developed in Partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the DWP. It is aimed at learners who are leaving the care system and might have some additional needs or a disability, with a Supported Care Plan. If you are aged 19 plus and feel this course is for you, talk to your job coach about enrolling.
The course will help you to develop your confidence and team working skills and enable you to set some goals for the future, such as the kind of job or career you might like to do.
If you need more information, get in touch with Karen on 07881 358679.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015668How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Art Practical: Learn to Draw Portraits
For many prospective art students, the thought of learning to draw a portrait is quite daunting, in fact some would say it is their nemesis! However, challenging yourself to confront this can be incredibly rewarding. The first time you achieve something akin to a real, convincing likeness is quite thrilling, and rest assured, it is a taught skill. This course is structured so you will learn skills of proportion, perspective, line, tone, and colour and be able to clearly analyse requirements for the task. This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/02/2025Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013174How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art
Learning about Abstract Art is fascinating and rewarding. This course covers its evolution from 19th-century pioneers like JMW Turner to movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Modernism, and up to the 21st century. It also highlights lesser-known female artists who have been overlooked by the art world. Each lesson starts with an interactive visual presentation featuring these examples. You’ll learn and practice using various drawing and painting materials, including inks, chalk, oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage, and mixed media. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/02/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013199How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30