Art & Nature
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Art & Nature – Artistic Practice and Ecology
Practical art class
The environment surrounds us and influences our artistic practice in direct and indirect ways. Understanding the complexity of nature and how such an enormous subject can be tackled with our artistic practices will be the objectives of this program.
In this data sheet you can find detailed information about the course, the teacher, specific materials and digital requirements, registration and fees.
Have a look at the different tabs and let us know if you have any questions.
You can contact us on + 34 933300089 or MSA@metafora.org
| Online Studio Arts classes | DATE: 30th of June and 2th, 14th and 21st of July 2020 |
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| TYPOLOGY: Drawing, Practical art course | LENGTH: 4 weeks |
| MODALITY: Online streaming | LANGUAGE: English |
| CREDITS: 1 ECTs | EXPECTED HOMEWORK: 3-4 hours per week |
| TIMING: Tuesday, 19’00 to 21’00 CET | REQUIREMENTS OF ACCESS: All levels |
| PRICE: 154€ (single class option) | PLACE: (literally, the whole world) |
Teacher
Quim Packard has worked with Metàfora for several years as a tutor, drawing teacher and academic coordinator.
Quim Packard is an artist and cultural agent. His most recent project is the independent Art Platform FirePlace based in Barcelona. His work has been shown in various established institutions and galleries in France, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain. He was coordinator of the Centre d’art National MAGASIN (Grenoble France) curatorial program in 2015. He has worked as curator and cultural producer for the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA), the Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB), Centro Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M) among many others. He is involved in various networks and collaborative projects that focus on the importance of independent art spaces as well as the relation between ecology and art.
Classes
This four weeks practical and theoretical course offers an in depth introduction to art and its relation to nature. We will explore artists and writers who work in this field and debate their works collectively. The environment surrounds us and influences our artistic practice in direct and indirect ways. Understanding the complexity of nature and how such an enormous subject can be tackled with our artistic practices will be the objectives of this program.
We will question what is nature today and what role has it played in different societies and beliefs. We will focus on current environmental issues and how art can play a crucial role in dealing with them emotionally, politically and personally. We can find nature in many scales and forms and it’s levels of presence can be understood in many ways.
Bacteria, leafs, water and the climate can be interconnected and seeing how art can dig into this subject matter is crucial for the future. Participants will develop a project that explores these issues and we will discuss and share our experiences both collectively and individually.
This course offers tools and a body of knowledge that each member can translate into their practice. Each session will be composed of practical exercises and a shared weekly assignment. We will explore techniques such as eco-listening, active environmental performance and eco-drawing and writing.
Materials
Workspace, etc:
- A comfortable workspace, preferably with ample table-space.
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Firefox or Chrome).
- A previously installed free account on ZOOM, preferably desktop version.
- Working webcam, microphone and headphones/speakers.
- Strong Internet connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Students on this course will be given access to Metàfora’s educational platform ClassLife and an @metafora.org email for increased internet security access to Drive and Hangouts inside Metàfora’s Google Education domain.
Course-specific materials:
Paper, notebook, cardboard or other surfaces (wall, table, wood). Marker, pen, pencil, chalk or charcoal.
Week program
In this tab is a catalogue of the classes offered from the 29th of June to the 21st of July 2020. All teaching schedules are in Central European Time. Check the time difference here. Click on the classes each weekday to navigate.
Soon to come is the program for the following months.
- Monday
- 18’30-19’00
Welcome
(first week only)
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19’00-21’00
Practical Class
Contemporary Painting and its Discourse - 29h of June to 20th of July 2020
- Tuesday
- 18’30-19’00
Welcome
(first week only)
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19’00-21’00
Practical Class
Art & Nature – Artistic Practice and Ecology - 30th of June to 21st of July 2020
- Thursday
- 20-30 minutes scheduled between
18’00 and 21’00
Individual Tutorials - 16th of July 2020
Registration
Sign up Now!
Metàfora’s student population is rich and diverse in age, previous fields of experience and level. Our students come from all over the world, and we are interested in candidates who contribute to the community through active participation in all our activities.
Once you fill in the form on this page you will be taken to a payment page where you can chose the option which suits you the most.
For our online course you do not need to prepara an application, but we would like it if you sent us a brief CV, a short motivation letter and some images of your work, if you have any.
You can send it to msa@metafora.org
Credits and Fees
Credits and Transcript
Even if Metàfora is an independent institution, its Studios Arts Programs calculates class hours according to ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), where 1 ECTS credit equals 25 hours of the sum of lective hours + homework.
As in all universities and schools for further education in Europe, a full time academic year counts 60 ECTS. This includes all education activities, individual studio practice, etc.
Upon completing a stay on Metàfora’s Studios Arts Programs, the student receives a detailed transcript and a personalized Studies Report. These documents are issued only to students whose attendance to the course complies with formal attendance-indications (see below).
Classes, for which the student has been absent for more than 20% will not appear in the transcript.
Fees
Participants can choose to register for the online classes individually or as a 2-class package.
Future students who have paid the registration fee for their course are invited to join one Practical Course.
Alumni are invited to join with an additional 10% discount.
2 courses
Recent Art History + one practical class
- Tuition
295€ - Launch reduction 15%
45€ - Total fees with reduction
250€
1 course
Recent Art History or one practical class
- Tuition
154€ - –
– - Total fees
154€
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US
“…Spain has been locked down for 6 weeks now,
but Metàfora adapted very quickly to the situation
and we have been doin the classes online since mid march.
It works surprisingly well and in general
students are quite happy with this alternative…”
Sonia Martìnez, Mexico
“…Drawing is my way of thinking
and I use it as a means in itself,
but also as an important part of my artistic research…”
John Kovacs, NY
Classes every day
Are you one of those people who have always wanted to do a serious art course, but never had the time of the possibility? Here is a chance for you to develop skills in different contemporary art disciplines and test those ideas which have been in your sketchbook for too long.
Even if this option is not a full time course you must expect several hours of studio work every day, besides the classes you follow.
You will work with Painting, Drawing and Performance and develop your artistic discourse with references from Recent Art History.
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Credits awarded: 4 ECTs
Estimated workload: 12-25 hours per week (class + individual work)
Choose the intensity you want
Students who have some time on their hands, but who are not looking for a full-time study can chose to attend one or more classes every week. This is also a way of trying out whether Metàfora is for you.
You get to dive into different disciplines and work you ideas from different angles. Choose among the practical art classes and supplement the practical work with basic knowledge of recent Art History.
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Credits awarded: 1-3 ECTs
Estimated workload: 3-15 hours per week (class + individual work)
Contact us
CONTACT
Let’s have a look at your artwork. Send us a few images and your cv, and we will come back to you with feedback and advice.
You can contact us on + 34 933300089 or msa@metafora.org or fill in the form below.
Papin 29 08028 Barcelona
+34 933300089
MSA@metafora.org