BA (Hons) Avant Garde
1 year part time
Description: 1 year self-directed, part-time course available via distance-learning. A varied programme of study which develops incidental knowledge at the highest level. Taking the basic interpretation of Avant-Garde to mean: unconventional, innovative, you are expected to record and reflect upon human acts of ingenuity in the adaptation of every day objects for new use as you happen upon them. i.e. A brick used as a door stop, folded beer mat used to stead a wobbly table or the use of toothpaste to patch missing Artex (I confess to having done the latter myself). The course aims to develop awareness of these frequently overlooked interventions and increase, maybe even inform your own practice. As part of the enrollment process students will be expected to select an elective from the following:
* Metal Work
* String Theory
* Clip Art
Electives can be completed at any time during the course and you are free to collaborate with fellow Avant-Garde colleagues if you so wish. Elective work is to be submitted to your course tutor via photographic documentation. All students MUST complete an elective.
Entry Requirements: Students must have a valid email account and a keen eye
Application Process: Completion of the enrolment form and selection of your elective where you will receive materials and instruction.
Assessment Process: Students are required to evidence Incidental Knowledge in a digital format at least 3 times each term, with the source cited, to be published on the University website.
Course Leader: Debi Holbrook
Fee: None although offerings of wine will be looked upon favourably.
