The Artstation Foundation course
Stage 1-2 The Artstation Foundation course. Cost: $2,000
The Artstation Foundation course will help creativity to flourish through a diverse programme of both two and three-dimensional practise and contemporary art study. Working from a core course of painting and drawing, students will be able to establish a direction and go on to work across the two other disciplines, clarifying their directions for further study and specialisation. This foundation course is ideal for those students wanting to apply for art school degree courses. Maximum enrolment is 14.
Interviews for admission will be on December 15, 2010 - call Artstation to arrange a time.
Matthew Browne – drawing and painting
Chris Mules – sculpture
Lyndal Jefferies – contemporary art studies
Julie Downie - photography
Elizabeth Serjeant – printmaking
All courses run for 36 weeks over four terms, with breaks for school holidays. At the end of the year, each group will have a professionally presented exhibition for one week in the Artstation gallery. A 25 per cent commission on sales will apply No further enrolments are taken once the class has begun..
For further information, and to arrange an interview time, please contact the Artstation office on 09 376 3221.
Once accepted into the class, a $500 deposit will need to be received by 23 December 2009. The full balance is to be paid by 23 January 2010.
Please carefully consider your availability and commitment to the course as Artstation’s refund policy applies. See an enrolment form for details. The early bird special does not apply to year-long courses.
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
