15 Method: 20 Questions: Interviews with UK Art and Design Educators Uncovering the Process, Value and Potential of Art Education - Softcover

Sarah, Rowles; Jo, Allen

 
9780956435538: 15 Method: 20 Questions: Interviews with UK Art and Design Educators Uncovering the Process, Value and Potential of Art Education

Synopsis

his book features interviews with foundation course leaders, and leaders of schools, national campaign groups, and museum departments. It provides an insight into the process, value and potential of art education and methods of teaching art and design that go beyond imitation or perfecting a set of technical skills. It is a ‘must-read’ for anyone considering further study in art and design in the UK and for all those who are curious about where an art education might lead and who it is for. With many UK artists having done a foundation course, it is also enlightening to those who have ever wondered why contemporary art looks as it does. CONTRIBUTORS: Foundation Art & Design Courses: Leeds College of Art, University of the Arts London, Manchester School of Art, Arts University Bournemouth, Carlisle College of the Arts, Leyton Sixth Form College, Barnet and Southgate College, Birmingham Metropolitan College, Edinburgh College of Art, Paris College of Art.Plus interviews with: The Campaign for Drawing; Plymouth College of Art; The Sorrell Foundation; Victoria & Albert Museum and The Welling School. Introduction by Elena Crippa, Tate Art School Educated. Afterword – Matthew Cornford, University of Brighton.Interviews collected andEdited by Jo Allen and Sarah Rowles.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.