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Centre for Open Studies University of Glasgow: New January Brochure for 2014

NEW January brochure is available and you can enrol now.

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 Telephone: 0141 330 1860
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Whether your interest lies in art, film, history, philosophy, writing, photography – or even Glasgow’s West End, you’ll be sure to find something that attracts you at University of Glasgow’s Centre for Open Studies.

Courses range from half day, one off events, through to longer courses leading to qualifications. 

I’ve highlighted some of the courses which will be available in 2014 to give you a flavour of what’s available including examples of  what’s new at the Centre for Open Studies.

Some of the classes now enrolling for 2014

West End – new series of lectures

Wednesdays from 29 January 2014, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
(8 meetings)

In a new series of 8 lectures, experts on Glasgow’s outstanding Victorian and Edwardian West End present fully illustrated talks on its architectural heritage, stained glass, local and industrial history and transport. With an in depth lecture followed by extended discussion each evening, this series aims to educate and entertain, within a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The course is hosted throughout by BBC journalist and broadcaster, Colin MacKay.
Tutor: Gordon Urquhart and others
Credits: 8
Cost: £83.00
Course code:2105

NEW:  Telling film stories: an introduction to the craft of screenwriting

Tuesdays from 14 January 2014 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

 (18 meetings + 1 Saturday)

Telling film Stories is an inspiring, workshop based introductory course to character based screenwriting for both feature and television films. A methodology for such screenwriting will be presented. The course offers a guide to the construction of compelling characters, and what drives them into action in gripping and dramatic film stories.
Tutor: Sean Damer MA MSc MCW PhD
ACE Credits: 8
Cost: £250.00
Course code: 22298

NEW: Life, the universe and everything: an introduction to philosophy

Wednesdays from 15 January 2014, 2 p.m. 4 p.m.
(8 meetings)

What is philosophy? What is it to philosophise? What do philosophers do?
This course will answer these questions by charting the history of modern philosophy up to the present day, covering all the main areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology (the study of knowledge and justified belief), value theory (the study of ethical, political, religious and aesthetic value), and logic (the study of reason). Along the way, the work of key figures from throughout the history of philosophywill be discussed, including Socrates, Plato, Aris totle, Hume, Kant, Mill, and Russell, as well as more contemporary thinkers.
Tutor: John Donaldson MA MSc
Credits : 8
Cost: £83.00
Course code: 25795

Photography Introduction to digital photography

Mondays from 13 January 2014, 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.

(8 meetings)

Have a digital camera? Don’t know what all the buttons do? Then come and find out! Learn how to take wonderful pictures with your camera and how to make them even better using the latest Image manipulation software. You will be inspired by a number of practical sessions guiding you through different elements of photography. By the end of the course you should have a wide range of images to be proud of.
Tutor: Neil Miller
Credits: 8
Cost: £104.00
Course code: 19105

Treasures of the Hunterian print collection

Half day event – Friday 7 February 2014, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
(1 meeting)

The Hunterian has the largest and most important collection of prints in Scotland. This half day event will introduce students to the collection and provide an insight intoits particular strengths. The emphasis will be on the variety of the Hunterian’s holdings, from the Renaissance to the 20th century.

Please meet at the Hunterian Art Gallery Reception Desk.
Tutor: Peter Black MA
No Credits
Cost: £13.00
Course code:1865

NEW: 1 day event Glasgow International: an introduction and tour

Thursday 17 April 2014, 10.00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(1 meeting)

Glasgow plays an important part in international contemporary art and has a vibrant and dynamic art scene. As part of this, every two years there is an international festival of contemporary art in Glasgow ‘Glasgow International’. This class is an introduction to Glasgow as an international art centre and includes an introductory lecture as well as a guided
visit to some of the venues.

Tutor:Blair Cunningham BA MFA
No Credits
Cost: £25.00
Course code: 26009

New Week Long Event – Absolute beginners: learn to draw in a week

Monday – Friday

Starts 13 June 2014, 10.00 .m. – 4 p.m.
 (5 meetings)

This course introduces the absolute beginner to ‘seeing’ and drawing accurately. The student will learn how to use a variety of drawing techniques and drawing media. The course will consider themes such as portraiture and still life in a variety of styles related to line, tone, shape, form and colours. Materials are not provided.

Tutor: Maggie Ramage DA
Credits : 8
Cost: £190.00
Course code:1983

DAY EVENT: Alfred Hitchcock 1

Saturday 25 January 2014

10.00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

With Vertigo topping Sight and Sound’s most recent once a decade poll of the greatest films ever made, and recent film and television productions such as The Girl and Hitchcock, interest in Alfred Hitchcock’s work is as strong as ever. This class explores the director’s early UK career, which witnessed the transition from silent to sound cinema, before his success
in Hollywood.

Tutor:Christopher Gow MA PhD
No Credits
Cost: £25.00
Course code: 19565

NEW: Ancient civilisations of the New World: the rise and fall of the Maya

Tuesdays from 4 February 2014 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (4 meetings)

The Americas were colonised by humanity perhaps as much as 40,000 years ago and agriculture and advanced, complex societies developed there independently. After sketching in these early developments the course will explore the rise and fall of one of best known of the advanced societies – the ancient Maya of the jungles of Central America. We will conclude with a look at one excavation which shed light on the Maya collapseat Xunantunich in Belize.

Tutor:Euan W Mackie MA PhD FSA
No Credits
Cost:£43.00 (Concession £21.50)
Course code: 25988

Download brochure for details of all classes

For information or to sign up: Telephone: 0141 330 1860

[email protected]

Enrol by telephone (+44 (0)141 330 1860/1853) post or in person.  If you know what course you want to sign up and are phoning then it’s a good idea to  have your credit card/debit card number ready and have a note of the Course Code.  Between 6th – 16th January hours have been extended until 7.30 p.m.

If you are signing up by post or in person then download the enrolment form – you’ll find this at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/centreforopenstudies

If you are on a low income you may qualify for an Individual Learning Account. You can find out about  ILAs by phoning the free helpline: 0808 100 1090

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