Art History

Course aim

ART HISTORY - HERSTORY - women in art, representation and practice An introduction to the position of women in the artworld both as subject and practitioner.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is for beginners
• This course is for improvers
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
• This course is for residents of the North of Tyne Combined Authority - Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Discuss the representation of women in traditional art.
• Identify women artists in history.
• Understand some feminist theory.
• Identify some contemporary women artists.
• Understand women artists' contribution to contemporary art.

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning

What else do I need to know?

• Nothing else is needed
• It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
• Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation