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The formal instruction covering the subject matter of this course (the
syllabus) is scheduled over a fixed period of time. Anyone who is able
to keep up the work to the accepted standard and finish within the scheduled
course program will be able to apply for the Certificate, upon the conclusion
of the course.
Whether or not you are a beginner to art or an experienced designer,
your individual progress on the course will be acknowledged. Most classes
will have students with a range of backgrounds and abilities. The most
important factors for success are: a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm
for the course. Instruction assumes that students come with no art background
whatsoever.
As mentioned elsewhere, City & Guilds course instruction is based
upon the Oxford Don system. That means the teacher, known as the Tutor
in the Oxford system, will act not only as teacher, but also as coach
to all students. Many past students have indicated how unusual this
teaching method is in North America, but the system is intended to provide
a fully cooperative system of education ... cooperation of the student,
the tutor, and the City & Guilds Institute. Our goal is to work
with each individual to provide all assistance in completing the course
to the City & Guilds standard of excellence. Your tutor will try
to bring as much of your latent talent to the surface as possible. You
will be prompted to create your own art work, not to slavishly copy
anything that has gone before. City & Guilds courses are distinguished
for their ability to bring out the individuality of each student.
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