CONTEMPORARY PAINTING
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CONTEMPORARY PAINTING AND ITS DISCOURSE
Practical art class
SECOND EDITION!
This contemporary painting course is for enthusiastic painters who want to make more of their work and challenge themselves to situate their painting in a contemporary context. It helps with both practical questions such as how to work using imagination, abstraction, and combine colours but also theoretical questions such as what does it mean to make painting today, and what makes a painting look contemporary.
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: 29th of June, and 6th 13th and 20th of July 2020 |
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| TYPOLOGY: Contemporary Painting, Practical art course | LENGTH: 4 weeks |
| MODALITY: Online streaming | LANGUAGE: English |
| CREDITS: 1 ECTs | EXPECTED HOMEWORK: 3-4 hours per week |
| TIMING: Monday, 19’00 to 21’00 CET | REQUIREMENTS OF ACCESS: All levels |
| PRICE: 154€ (single class option) | PLACE: (literally, the whole world) |
Teacher
Michael Lawton teaches Painting, Fictional Writing and Critical Theory on Metàfora’s Studio Arts Programs.
Michael Lawton is an artist who works with both painting and writing. Born in Sheffield in 1980 he has an MA FIne Art from Chelsea College of Art & Design PhD Fine Art from the University of Kent in 2019. He has shown his paintings recently in 38b Projects (London), SWAB Art Fair (Barcelona), and Yellow (Varese). He writes fiction and art criticism and has recently had texts published in The Journal of Contemporary Painting, The Happy Hypocrite, Antennae: The Journal of Nature in Visual Culture, and The International Journal for the Practice and Theory of Creative Writing. He also tries to self-publish one book a year. He moved to Barcelona in 2017, where he undertook the Guest Researcher’s Residency at MACBA Study Centre in 2018 as well as starting the long-stay (two year) residency in Hangar Centre for Art Research and Production in the same year.
Classes
Each session will include both practical and theoretical activities, the majority of the time will be spent making work, but will also include a presentation of the weekly topic by Michael with reference to other painters and theoretical / art-historical concepts and examples from his own practice. Some of the artists and theorists mentioned will include Isabella Graw, Peter Doig, Michael Kreber, Mark Bradford, Amy Sillman and Norman Bryson.
All the students will be present for this introduction and for a “clean-up” session at the end, when all the students will show their day’s work and we can wash our brushes together. In-between students will be expected to complete the week’s exercise and the tutor will be available for the full two hours to answer questions and give advice specific to individual students.
Across the four sessions the students will work towards the completion of one ‘finished’ painting, but this will be accompanied by a number of smaller drawings and studies as students ‘fine-tune’ what it is they want to paint and how they want to do it. There will be tasks to be completed between the sessions and short individual meetings between tutor and student to workshop any problems the students might have with this homework.
Class 1
What should I paint?
Some people want to start painting, but don’t know what to paint. Some people know what they want to paint, but don’t know why. This session introduces the topic of what it means to paint today and suggests approaches for thinking about painting.
Class 2
Beginning a painting
How do we turn these ideas of what we want to do into a painting? How do we begin a painting, choose our composition effectively? This session uses studies to help students answer these questions.
Class 3
Staying focussed in the middle
This session is focusses on continuing with our paintings, how to use studies and sketches to resolve doubts we may have while working.
Class 4
Endgame / Completing the work
How do we decide when a painting is finished? And how to present your work.
Evaluation: Continuous assessment and feedback on weekly tasks, via digital hand-in of exercises to ensure student progress. Final work critiqued.
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:
Your preferred and personal paint-materials:
Paint (oil or acrylics), brushes, canvas or other paintable surfaces, paper and crayons, pencils and other drawing tools.
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€
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
Application fee:
When applying for admission to some Metàfora courses (as is the case with the Másters in Art Therapy), the application form must be accompanied by the payment of an application fee. Said payment is only returned to the applicant in the case of non-admission. In case of admission, the total tuition payment is deducted.
If the student wishes to cancel or postpone the registration, said payment will remain valid for a maximum of 12 months, counting from the beginning of the course in which the student originally enrolled.
Reservation fee:
When the student has been admitted to the course, it is essential to pre-enroll by paying the reservation fee. Metàfora does not guarantee the place without the payment of the reservation fee.
This payment will not be refunded under any circumstances.
For courses with a selection process, a letter of admission is required to pay for the reservation of the place. Upon being admitted, the participant will receive an invoice in which the amount and a payment term are specified. If this deadline is not met (and Metàfora does not receive notification of the delay in writing), the student may lose the place and go on to the waiting list.
For courses without entrance requirements the student can make the reservation of the space at the moment of registration.
If the student wishes to cancel or postpone their registration, said payment will remain valid for a maximum of 12 months, counting from the beginning of the course in which the student originally enrolled (see conditions below).
Tuition payment:
The remaining total tuition fee must be paid at least 15 days before the start of the course, 7 days before in case of courses without entry requirements.
If the student does not make the remaining payment within this period, they may lose their place in the course and go on to the waiting list. For bank transfers it is essential to send proof of payment to Metàfora within the deadline.
Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the enrollment (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his / her stay at Metàfora.
Defer the beginning of a course or change course:
If the student wishes to postpone his / her start in the course or change to another course, the amount paid for reservation of registration and registration remains valid for a maximum of 12 months counting from the beginning of the course in which the student originally enrolled .
During this period, the student may opt for other courses (subject to admission and availability of places). In the event that the price of the new course does not coincide with the course chosen initially, the student will pay the difference. If the chosen course has a lower value than the one paid, the remaining amount will be saved for another Metàfora activity, for a maximum of 12 additional months. In no case will the amount paid to date (or part of it) be returned.
To postpone the start of the course or change to another course, it is essential that the student inform Metàfora by written notification at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the course for which he / she originally enrolled. If this notification is made later than 6 weeks before the start of the course, 80% of the payment can be kept valid for 12 months. Notifications of this type are not accepted in the last 7 days before the start of the course (payment is lost).
Involuntary interruptions of studies:
In case of accident or illness during the course, studies may be interrupted for a maximum period of 12 months. It is essential to present a medical certificate in this regard. During this time the acquired economic commitment remains valid without any surcharge.
Voluntary interruptions of studies:
Once the course has started, there is no possibility of returning the tuition fee (or part of it) if the student wishes to cancel or postpone his / her stay at Metàfora.
In case a student decides to interrupt the studies voluntarily, he / she loses his place in the course and must comply with the acquired financial commitment. In no case will interrupting the course voluntarily leaves the student exempt from the financial commitments contracted.
If the student wishes to resume the studies in the future, he / she must restart the application and enrollment payment procedures again.
Payment Methods:
All payments can be made by credit / debit card (online, by phone or at the office), by bank transfer or in cash.
When making the payment by bank transfer, it is essential to clearly indicate the full name of the applicant. Metàfora is not responsible for reservation of places for participants whose name and course is not correctly included in the transfers received. In case of doubt, please send proof by email.
All commissions related to international bank transfers are at the expense of the sender. Any erroneously applied commission will be claimed when the student arrives.
Late payments:
In the cases that Metàfora has indicated a payment term, a supplement of € 20 is applied for each week of late payment.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US
“…In the beginning we thought that the online format would be impossible to work with. How can you teach painting in a digital setting? Then we realized that limitations actually help artists grow and we have found creative and fun solutions which make the online classes super interesting.”
Marc Larré, teacher on the MSA
“…Metàfora is a great place for people interested in learning art through contemporary approach of education and professional training. It is part of Barcelona’s art scene, with great connections with artists, curators and institutions. The team running the project is passionate, active and always up to help the students to find there way in their one art practice. Furthermore, the tutors are part of the most interesting group of artists and curators in the city….”
Olivier Collet,
Founder of HomeSession,
artistic director at Galeria JOAN PRATS
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