In this sectionCourse Dates:Istanbul 29 June - 3 July 2015London 6 July - 10 July (Travel days: 4 - 5 July) / Course Fee %C2%A31600Istanbul AccommodationTravel Tips: IstanbulDual City 2015 Istanbul City Guide [1.2MB PDF]Dual City 2015 Istanbul City Guide [1.2MB PDF]Dual City 2015 Istanbul City Guide [1.2MB PDF]Dual City 2015 Istanbul City Guide [1.2MB PDF]%E2%80%8C%E2%80%8CRelated Links:London AccommodationTravel Tips: LondonDual City 2015 London City Guide [238KB]Visa InformationFrequently Asked Questions Be inspired by the colours of Istanbul and patterns of London on this exciting dual city ceramics course. This is your opportunity to create your own ceramics pieces, drawing on the rich ceramic traditions of Istanbul, and bring them up-to-date with contemporary techniques to screen print on them in cuting-edge workshops in London

Course leader
Ayse Balyemez graduated from Mimar Sinan University, Department of Ceramic and Glass Design in 2003. She worked for 5 years, as a designer for the ceramic tableware industry. In 2009 she attained a Master's degree from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, S

Target group
The course will appeal to beginners, students and professionals who have an interest in surface design and ceramics and want to increase their understanding of materials and processes involved.Outcomes: Students will finish this course with work for their portfolio, the beginnings of a portfolio, new skills that can be applied.

Course aim
The course will involve idea generation and design research, so you are encouraged to bring visuals with you from your time in Istanbul, such as patterns or photographs which can be used as inspiration for designs.You will be taught through practical workshops and demonstrations all the processes and techniques involved in ceramic transfer production. You will learn how to:Modify imagery using PhotoshopDesign and create artwork ready for print productionExpose artwork to create screensHow to mix enamels, print and cover coat ceramic transfersHow to apply transfers to ceramic objectsBone china mugs, plates and tiles are provided, as well as the pieces created in Istanbul.The pieces will be fired during and after the course. Students will need to be available after the course finishes to collect work.

Fee info
GBP 1600: tuition only

University of the Arts London
Address: Short Course Office, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square Kings Cross, London
Postal code: N1C 4AA
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.arts.ac.uk/csm/courses/short-courses/dual-city-summer-courses/
E-mail: dualcitycsm@arts.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7514 7015