MusicMusicAn Introduction to Album Cover ArtDescriptionAlthough sound is an essential element of popular music, a great album cover can often become inseparable from the music it represents. From the fold-out gatefolds of the vinyl era to pull-out liner notes in CD cases, cover art has changed over time and the advent of streaming has threatened its existence. However, prior to MTV and the introduction of pop videos, album design was a key medium for artists to engage fans visually. Images on record sleeves acted as both a sales pitch and an artistic statement, contributing significantly to legendary status. The course looks at the history of sleeve design through a study of iconic and sometimes controversial examples from the 1940s to more recent examples from the 1960s onwards. If you are a music fan and enjoy looking at album covers, this course will deepen your knowledge and enable you to gain skills of visual analysis. Please note that the ‘last booking’ 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 to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Number of Meetings3 Course LeaderDr Georgina Gregory CRN 27131/MUSI000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £50 | Concession: £30 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
Piano playing through a study of the life and works of Ludwig Van Beethoven (Tuesday 10am - 12pm)DescriptionThis unique course will introduce you to the works of Beethoven through analysis and interrogation of some of his most popular piano and orchestral works. Looking at such works as Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata and Beethoven's symphonies, we will discover the history, context, structure, chords, melody, notation, interpretation, and performance techniques that are also common in many other works of the romantic era. The course includes a practical dimension, where participants will have the option to experience playing simple sections from relevant pieces on the piano (or keyboard) in order to really comprehend the musical genius of the artist. Please note that the ‘last booking’ 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 to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. Number of Meetings5 Course LeaderDebbie Adewale CRN 27554/MUSI000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £80 | Concession: £40 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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