Idea Generation Processes Short Course

The Idea Generation Processes Short Course is designed to help students establish the link between ideas and the process of making. The course offers students practical investigative methods to start the process. During the course, students are encouraged to work quickly and experiment with different approaches, materials and methods. Students complete a range of practical exercises including working from sketches, words, music and collections. Through a combination of individual work and group dialogue, students are encouraged to rework, transform and present ideas. The course also includes an introduction to contemporary theories around the influential role of research in contemporary artistic practice. Students also visit London institutions and learn how to use their research as a source of inspiration. This may include inspiration from contemporary and ancient sculpture, architecture or photographic documentation as a basis for generating ideas. By the end of the course, students will have had the opportunity to network and share ideas with other students and received feedback and critique on assignments.