Start Date
Saturday 9 November, 2024
Overview
In the 1960s fine art influenced design and media connected to youth culture and pop music. This workshop invites you to examine the role of Op and Pop art in creating striking visual imagery during the decade. We will analyse some iconic works of art and design. We will look at how art movements influenced fashion and media associated with popular music. The historical context will be explored to broaden your understanding of the period in question. There will also be opportunities to develop skills of visual analysis. In addition to a lecture, students can examine some of the examples in more detail during a seminar session.
Syllabus
1. Introductory presentation
2. Interactive seminar
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Georgina Gregory
Georgina Gregory has a background in media and cultural studies with a particular focus on popular music studies and art and design history. She has many years of experience designing and delivering courses at various universities including UCLAN, Salford, Staffordshire and Manchester Metropolitan. Georgina's publications include "Send in the Clones: A Cultural Study of the Tribute Band" (2012), "Boy Bands and the Performance of Pop Masculinity" (2019), "Exploring the Spiritual in Popular Music: Beatified Beats"(2021).
Courses fees: Full fee £30
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