Adult & Community courses.
Leisure Guide 2021.
Open Days.
We run open days at all of our main campuses (Printworks, Park Lane and Quarry Hill) throughout the year. Open days provide an opportunity for you to find out more about our courses, college life and how we can support you academically, emotionally and financially. For more information on our upcoming events, please visit our website.
2020 Wednesday 14 October, 4-7pm Wednesday 11 November, 4-7pm
2021 Saturday 23 January, 10am-1pm Wednesday 24 March, 4-7pm Wednesday 16 June, 4-7pm
At our community centres (Deacon House, Enfield Centre, Rothwell Centre and Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston) you can call in and speak to staff who will tell you about the courses available that start throughout the year.
Look out for the exciting reopening of St Bartholomew’s Centre on Strawberry Lane where we will offer a selection of essential skills, vocational and leisure courses including English, maths, digital skills, childcare and more! Check our Facebook page and Twitter to keep updated with information about this offer.
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WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 3 Welcome.
At Leeds City College, we realise help you succeed. Get to university the importance of developing skills in one year with Access to Higher fit for today’s workplace in-line Education, discover a professional with industry demands. That’s career or develop your skills. why we offer courses specifically designed for adult learners, to As well as providing you with the help you refresh your skills. opportunities to gain plenty of new knowledge and skills, we also We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all strive to support learners outside approach, we have a wide range of of the classroom. We offer flexible courses at all levels suitable for any timetables, blended and online starting point. We aim to help you take programmes, childcare support, the first steps back into education and academic advice and funding guidance aid you as you achieve your aspirations. for a range of course-related costs.
Whether you’re looking to go further Take the next step and prove in your career, try something new or to yourself, and others, that find that dream job, we have removed it’s never too late to learn. as many barriers as possible to
4 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 5 Contents.
Open Days 3 Welcome 4 Contents 6 Our courses 8 Our STEM courses 10 How to apply 12 Other courses available 14 Deacon House 16 Enfield Centre 18 Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston 20 Rothwell Centre 22 Our campuses 24 Course fees & funding 30 Our support services 36 Our Leisure Courses 38
Cookery, Food & Hygiene 40 Introduction To Cake Decorating 42 Intermediate Cake Decorating 43
Creative Arts 44 Acoustic Guitar 46 Acting For Confidence 47 Adobe Suite 47 Art Appreciation 48 Beading And Jewellery Making 48 Card Making And Paper Crafts 49 Creative Metal Art 49 Crochet 50 Drawing And Illustration 50
6 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Dressmaking 51 Flower Arranging 51 Games Engines 52 Introduction To 3D Modelling 52 Introduction To Pencil Drawing 53 Life Drawing 53 Oil Painting 54 Printmaking 54 Screen Printing 55 Singing 55 Studio/Creative Photography 56 Watercolour 56 Web Design 57 Beginners’ Sewing Machine Skills - Stage 1 57 Dressmaking - General Sewing 58 Dressmaking - Pattern Draft Design 58 Dressmaking / Sewing 59
Health & Wellbeing 60 Tai Chi 62 Mindfulness And Stress Management 62
Languages 64 Beginners’ French 66 Beginners’ Italian 66 Beginners’ Spanish 67 Intermediate Italian 67 Intermediate Spanish 68 British Sign Language 68
Contact us 70
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 7 Our courses.
Access If you are looking for a fast-track route to university our Access courses will get you to university in one year.
Professional Do you want to train for a specialist role such as accounting, HR, management or procurement? If so, our professional courses could be what you need to succeed.
8 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Vocational and Essential Skills If you would like to change career, refresh your industry skills or develop your English, maths, digital or IT skills, our vocational and essential skills courses are aimed at students at all levels. Benefit from a part-time programme that will help you progress.
Leisure Would you like to pursue your favourite pastime, make new friends, improve your mental wellbeing or try your hand at something new? We offer plenty of leisure courses spanning a range of subjects. Courses are suitable for all adults regardless of age.
You can find specific courses by using the index at the back of the guide. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Speak to our staff, they will help you find a course that meets your needs.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 9 Our STEM courses. STEM refers to skills and knowledge developing the essential skills from four subject areas: science, employers are looking for. We technology, engineering and call these the STEM seven: mathematics. STEM is frequently talked about; discover what it is 1. Creative thinking and why it’s so important for your 2. Problem solving future career opportunities. 3. Communication
4. Collaborative working We live in a rapidly changing world, technological and scientific advances 5. Intellectual curiosity are being made all the time, improving 6. Flexibility our daily lives, quality of life and 7. Data-driven decision making how we work. This is an exciting world to work in with great career There is such an emphasis on STEM progression. Locally, nationally and education because our economy internationally, there are vacancies and and future depends on the skills skills shortages in these areas so there and knowledge from STEM subjects. are great job opportunities for all. People who understand how to anticipate problems and create Having STEM skills makes you very solutions will always be in demand. employable. Demand for people working in STEM is high and set to Studying a STEM course will allow increase even more over the coming you to progress on to a range of jobs years. They also attract good salaries. in: software development, health, data At Leeds City College, we offer courses security, engineering, motor vehicle, at all levels with progression to higher laboratories, renewable energy and level study built into our progression environment, psychology, games routes, right up to university level. development, computer programming, medical science, actuary, conservation, STEM education combines artificial intelligence or petroleum knowledge and practical experience, engineering to name a few!
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STEM COURSES PLEASE SEE OUR ACCESS GUIDE
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 11 How to apply.
Applying for a course at Leeds City College is easy. Follow these steps and get ready to start your course!
Search for a course by exploring this guide or checking out the adult and part-time courses on our website 1. www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk. Call us for further information.
If you can, attend a virtual open event to find out more about your course. This is an excellent opportunity to 2. meet tutors and confirm if it’s the right course for you.
Apply online using our simple application form at www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk. Enter your chosen course and 3. your details, and we will contact you about the next steps.
Enrol in person at the centre offering your course. This will be explained fully once we’ve processed 4. your application and accepted your offer.
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Apprenticeships, GCSEs and A levels into wider career pathways, helping Did you know that you can still do you get to where you want to be. an apprenticeship, gain A levels or GCSEs are a fantastic springboard to study for your GCSEs as an adult get you into work or further study. student? It’s never too late to learn. Meanwhile, A levels advance your Apprenticeships are a great way to knowledge and open up opportunities. train and develop skills for a career You will often learn in small class sizes change, or to develop your existing with similar 19+ learners, so you will be skills for your current role. They surrounded by like-minded individuals are offered from entry to degree in a supportive learning environment. level, so there are multiple options to suit your ability and individual needs. Our apprenticeships can feed
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Higher Education advantage of our industry links. After further education you can If you already have a foundation progress to degree level study at degree, why not top up to a full University Centre Leeds. We pride bachelor’s degree with us? After ourselves on our extensive support and graduating, many of our students have smaller class sizes that are designed progressed into relevant employment. to give you the individual learning Higher education at University Centre support that will enable you to excel. Leeds covers these subject areas:
We have a range of foundation degree • Science, technology and engineering programmes that are part of wider • Health, care, humanities career paths. Study your foundation and education degree with us, then top it up to a • Business and law full bachelor's degree, or move into • Creative industries relevant employment after taking
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 15 Deacon House.
Courses at Deacon House aim to take your skills to the next level and are designed for the local community. Whether you want to refresh your skills, change career, develop professionally or try something new, there’s a course for you. Learning has a real impact on positive mental health and wellbeing for all ages.
Opportunities on offer at Deacon House include:
• Achieve your English and maths GCSEs or develop your digital skills. • Improve your English with our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). • Make a difference with our introductory and Level 2 counselling courses. • Develop your skills with our courses in business administration, crafts, jewellery making, dressmaking, hairdressing, beauty, sewing, Spanish and more. • Train as a teaching assistant, work in an early years setting or specialise in SEND.
Enrolment will start in August and run throughout the year.
CONTACT DEACON HOUSE, CALL: 0113 284 6302 / 0113 386 1997 EMAIL: [email protected]
16 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 17 Enfield Centre.
Courses at Enfield Centre are designed to professionally develop the local community. Whether you hope to improve your English, strengthen your skills or prepare for further study or employment, there’s a course for you. Learning has a real impact on positive mental health and wellbeing for all ages.
Opportunities on offer at Enfield Centre include:
• If you are not a native English speaker, develop your English with our excellent English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department. • Strengthen your English skills up to GCSE level. • Develop your maths skills up to GCSE level. • Nurture the next generation with our childcare courses. • Shape minds as you train with our teaching assistant courses.
Enrolment will start in August and run throughout the year.
CONTACT ENFIELD CENTRE, CALL: 0113 284 6315 / 0113 386 1997 EMAIL: [email protected]
18 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 19 Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston.
Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston is close to Leeds City Centre, has good accessibility on bus routes and has free on-site parking. Whether you want to refresh or gain new skills, develop professionally or change career, there’s a course for you. Learning has a real impact on positive mental health and wellbeing for all ages.
Opportunities on offer at Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston include:
• Acquire a new skill with our courses in childcare, education, health, social care, and more. • Develop your English and maths skills. • Gain the knowledge and skills to become a teaching assistant. • Achieve your GCSEs in English and maths. • Strengthen your digital knowledge of IT and online safety. • Learn about special needs, autism and mental health needs.
Enrolment will start in August and run throughout the year.
CONTACT JOSEPH PRIESTLEY CENTRE, BEESTON, CALL: 0113 284 6680 / 0113 386 1997 EMAIL: [email protected]
20 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 21 Rothwell Centre.
Rothwell Centre is easily commutable from Leeds and Wakefield, so it’s even easier to develop knowledge. Whether you want to strengthen your skills, try your hand at something new or develop professionally, there’s a course for you at Rothwell Centre. Learning has a real impact on positive mental health and wellbeing for all ages.
Opportunities on offer at Rothwell Centre include:
• Upgrade your IT, digital, English and maths skills, including GCSEs. • Start training in hair and beauty skills, hairdressing and cutting men’s hair. • Work towards a career in business administration. • Shape minds and make a difference with our counselling, teaching assistant, childcare and Special Educational Needs (SEN) courses. • Learn languages such as Spanish, French, Italian or British Sign Language.
Enrolment will start in August and run throughout the year.
CONTACT ROTHWELL CENTRE, CALL: 0113 284 6200 / 0113 386 1997 EMAIL: [email protected]
22 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 23 Our campuses.
Park Lane Campus Less than 15 minutes from the train station, Park Lane Campus is on the edge of Leeds’ illustrious city centre. It features a seven storey, 60 room, energy-efficient annexe as well as solar panels and sedum plants.
The expert staff and facilities at Park Lane Campus provides students with everything they need to succeed. Park Lane’s superb science laboratories and rooftop beehive are just some of the resources the campus has to offer.
24 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE University Centre Leeds Located just a short walk away from the city centre, University Centre Leeds is adjacent to Park Lane Campus. Offering both full-time and part-time degree courses, students can complete foundation and top- up degree programmes and higher level apprenticeships. It provides an encouraging learning environment and offers excellent support.
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Printworks Campus Located in the South Bank area of Leeds, Printworks Campus is a stone’s throw away from Leeds Dock and the beautiful banks of the River Aire. It is also the home to Printworks Kitchen & Bar and Printworks Salon & Spa.
Printworks Campus consists of a stunning listed building that underwent a multi- million pound renovation to offer students state-of-the-art facilities. Printworks’ modern digital labs, world-class kitchens, tailored engineering workshops and cutting-edge studios create realistic environments for students to train in.
27 Quarry Hill Campus & The Annexe Based in the Cultural Quarter of Leeds, Quarry Hill is our new £60m campus. A blend of green scenery and modern architecture, the building features tree etchings designed by our Creative Arts team, and nostalgic photographs of former residents.
Quarry Hill Campus boasts specialist childcare training resources, digital technology labs, a practical care room, a science lab and industry-standard studios and theatres. With cutting-edge facilities and industry links, Quarry Hill is unrivalled in the region.
Less than two minutes’ walk from Quarry Hill Campus, The Annexe is an adult- focused facility. It is home to many Access to HE programmes. This newly refurbished building features facilities such as an independent learning zone, large common room, digital suites, a photography studio and more.
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Course fees & funding.
Adult education course fees can be Please note, you will need evidence found alongside each course in the of your earnings, this may include a guide. Long course fees and those over contract of employment or a wage slip £100 may be paid by an instalment that is less than three months old. plan. For more information, please contact us or visit our website: Adults and young people are entitled to www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk free English and maths tuition if they do not already have a GCSE grade 4 (or C) Funding in that subject. Adults under 24 studying You may qualify for funding to help for their first full Level 2 qualification you pay for all of, or part of, your may be eligible for free tuition subject course. Fees may be waived due to to status and dependant on the course. personal circumstances and/or if you receive certain benefits. Please note, Community Learning (CL) Course Fees that you will need to provide evidence For some courses funded through to prove your benefit payments. Leeds City Council, concessionary rates are available if you are in receipt of Employed learners on Level 2 certain benefits. For more information, courses and below, earning less please contact us or visit our website: than £16,009.50 annual gross salary, www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk may also be exempt from some fees.
30 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 31 Level 3+ courses for 19+ learners The minimum you can borrow is If you are 19-23 and plan to study a £300 and the maximum depends course at Level 3 including CACHE on the fees for your course. or BTEC courses, A levels, Access to HE diplomas and professional Once your offer has been confirmed qualifications, you may be eligible and you have received the learning for free tuition. This is dependent on and funding information letter from the qualifications you have previously college, you can register and apply achieved and the qualification you for a loan online. You need to have choose to study. For more information, an approved Advanced Learner please contact us or visit our website: Loan in place before you enrol. If www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk you don’t, you will need to discuss your options with us at enrolment. If you are 19-23 and have already achieved a full Level 3 qualification, You do not need to pay are 24 or over or want to study at Level your loan back until: 3 or above, then full fees are payable regardless of personal circumstances. • You have finished your course To help cover the costs of part or • You earn more than all of the fees, the government has £25,000 per annum introduced Advanced Learner Loans. These are government loan options If you get a loan to cover tuition fees that can pay fees and may provide for an Access to HE course, then go financial support while you study. on to successfully complete a HE course, your loan will be written off. You can apply for an Advanced Bursaries may be available. Contact us Learner Loan if you are: for more details or visit our website: www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk • Aged 19 or over • A resident in the UK • Accepted on to an eligible course at Level 3
32 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 33 34 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Instalment plan If you choose not to take out an approved Advanced Learner Loan, or the qualification is not eligible for other public funding, you may be able to pay using an instalment plan. The minimum course fee eligible for instalments is £100.
You will pay 25% of your course fees at enrolment and the remainder will be spread between one and six months, depending on your requirements and the length of your chosen course. All fees must be paid in full, one month before the end of the course. Full details of the college’s fees policy are available on our website: www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk
Student financial support Don’t let money worries hold you back. We can help you overcome financial barriers to help you succeed in your chosen course.
There are various financial support funds available to assist students with a range of course-related costs such as travel passes, specific equipment, protective clothing, books, educational visits and college meals. Other costs such as childcare and transport could be supported through a bursary scheme.
For details of the application process and eligibility criteria for 19+ Discretionary Learner Support (DLS) and an Advanced Learner Loan bursary, including help with childcare costs, please read the student support document on our website: www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk
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We’re here for you throughout your Childcare educational journey with us. To We work in partnership with Ofsted- maximise your experience, here is registered childcare providers to help some of the support that we offer. student parents with childcare costs and places. For more information, Learning resource centre please contact us or visit our website: We have lots of print and electronic www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk learning resources to support you with your studies. For more information, Counselling and wellbeing please contact us or visit our website: If something is causing you stress or www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk you are feeling unwell, you can talk to your tutor who can direct you to Additional learning support appropriate guidance and support. Please let us know if you have any additional needs so we can help you Discretionary Learner Support access learning. We have specialist For adults in hardship, additional support for sensory impairment, financial support may be dyslexia and a range of other barriers available, subject to eligibility. and will sensitively assess your needs and discuss an appropriate support package with you.
36 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Our support services.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 37 Our Leisure Courses.
Cookery, Food & Hygiene.
Introduction To Cake Decorating 42 Intermediate Cake Decorating 43
40 Cookery, Food & Hygiene. 41 Introduction To Cake Decorating Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £30 (plus material costs) Duration: 5 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
This course aims to develop your confidence with basic sugar craft techniques. Learn new skills to impress your friends and family. You will discover how to cover a cake to a professional standard, decorate cupcakes, use buttercream and fondant icing, pipe using royal icing and master the basics of modelling.
Please note, there are no final entry requirements for this course. There are also no formal assessments. On completion of this course, you can progress to an accredited cake-decorating course, such as Introduction to Cake Decorating Beginners’ Course Level 1.
Introduction To Cake Decorating Beginners’ Course | Level 1
Start date: Various Price: £120 Duration: 10 weeks Location: Printworks Campus Study: Part-time
Get started with cake decorating with this exciting introductory programme. This course is a must for any aspiring baker or cake decorator. You will learn how to coat a cake professionally and will develop piping skills using scrolls and shell techniques.
You will also create your own design and understand the use of colour in cake decorating. This course runs for 10 weeks from October to December, January to March, or April to July, so you can choose the start date that is best for you. Progression may include the Cake Decorating Intermediate Course Level 2. All ingredients and equipment are provided.
42 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Intermediate Cake Decorating Intermediate Course | Level 2
Start date: Various Price: £140 Duration: 10 weeks Location: Printworks Campus Study: Part-time
Learn to use professional kitchen equipment for cake decorating purposes. This creative course is for anyone who has completed the Introduction to Cake Decoration Level 1, or has basic practical skills. You will learn how to describe and follow industry health and safety requirements.
You will also increase your confidence while experimenting with cut-outs and templates. In addition, you’ll develop your creative skills. This course runs for 10 weeks from October to December, January to March, or April to July, so you can choose the start date that is best for you. Progression may include an accredited cake decorating qualification. All ingredients and equipment are provided.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 43 Creative Arts.
Acoustic Guitar 46 Acting For Confidence 47 Adobe Suite 47 Art Appreciation 48 Beading And Jewellery Making 48 Card Making And Paper Crafts 49 Creative Metal Art 49 Crochet 50 Drawing And Illustration 50 Dressmaking 51 Flower Arranging 51 Games Engines 52 Introduction To 3D Modelling 52 Introduction To Pencil Drawing 53 Life Drawing 53 Oil Painting 54 Printmaking 54 Screen Printing 55 Singing 55 Studio/Creative Photography 56 Watercolour 56 Web Design 57 Beginners’ Sewing Machine Skills - Stage 1 57 Dressmaking - General Sewing 58 Dressmaking - Pattern Draft Design 58 Dressmaking / Sewing 59
44 Creative Arts. 45 Acoustic Guitar Beginners’ Course
Start date: Various Price: £50 Duration: 5 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
If you are interested in learning how to play an electric, acoustic or bass guitar, this course is the perfect place to start. You will learn a set of chords and some simple melodies in addition to scales and exercises to improve your technique. You will use guitar tabs to read the music with handouts provided.
Please note, you will need to bring your own acoustic guitar to join in with this session. This course runs on Tuesday evenings 7.45-8.45pm at Rothwell Centre. Progression may include an accredited music course or other leisure courses.
Acrylic Painting Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course will develop your acrylic painting skills. Basic materials included on the course are paper, grey board, brushes, palettes and acrylic paints. As the course progresses, you may wish to bring your own canvases and specialist brushes.
You will work from observation as well as from your own research. You will also gain experience in mixing colours and using brushes to your advantage. Additionally, you’ll explore tonal and colour values, and will apply compositional rules. You’ll create work to set themes. Progression may include other painting or drawing courses.
46 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Acting For Confidence Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
If you wish to develop live performance techniques, this non-accredited course is for you. You’ll look at different styles of theatre and acting while exploring unfamiliar genres. This fun course will teach you contemporary acting techniques. You will also improve your public speaking skills as you adjust to engaging with large audiences.
You will learn how to create a believable character and how to develop your screen presence. Additionally, you will learn about performing with truth and develop techniques suitable for a range of acting styles. Progression may involve public speaking opportunities as you will have developed your skills.
Adobe Suite Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited introduction to the Adobe Suite will introduce you to some of the key aspects of working with Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro. It is for those aiming to take the first steps into the creative industry designing graphics, editing videos, and manipulating photographs.
You will learn how to use Photoshop for graphic design, Illustrator to design graphics, and Premiere Pro for editing video. You will gain introductory knowledge of the software applications allowing you to make logos, edit and export videos for social media, and process imagery. Progression may include photography, drawing or illustration short courses.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 47 Art Appreciation Mixed Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited Art Appreciation course will help you gain a deep and rich understanding of the history of art. You will read about historic and contemporary artwork and uncover their meanings. You will also learn how to analyse and judge works of art by reading visual language.
In addition, you’ll explore the context of artwork and the impact of processes on the viewer. You’ll investigate the nature of value and beauty, and situate art in its social and political landscape. Progression may include other creative arts courses.
Beading And Jewellery-Making Introduction
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks (9.30am-12 noon) number of weeks Study: Part-time Location: Deacon House
This introductory course will teach you the fundamental skills in designing and making beaded jewellery. You will learn the technical and design skills to make threaded and knotted jewellery in various styles. You’ll have a wide selection of beads to choose from.
While studying this course, you will cover a range of projects including how to make beaded earrings and necklaces with cluster beads, bracelets with chains and beads, and knotted necklaces. The skills and techniques acquired from this course can be used for a commercial venture.
48 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Card-Making And Paper Crafts Introduction
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks (12.30-1pm) number of weeks Study: Part-time Location: Deacon House
This course is designed to provide you with a broad overview of card- making and paper crafts. You will learn card-making techniques, découpage, and paper arts and crafts skills, enabling you to pursue your creative passion.
You will develop your confidence in the skills required to create a finished craft project. This is a non-accredited short course with ongoing assessment, but the primary aim is to make several craft items. Progression may include other creative arts short courses.
Creative Metal Art Beginners’ Course
Start date: 09/2020 Price: £400 Duration: 10 weeks (1 evening a week) Location: Printworks Campus Study: Part-time
This course covers welding, with a focus on creating artistic products from scrap metal. You’ll gain practical training, mainly using the Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding process. Ideally you’ll have completed the Introduction to Welding Skills course first.
This course is very practical, working on machines in our external workshops. You’ll use tools such as MIG welders, angle grinders, cut-off saws, pillar drills, brazing equipment, oxy propane torches, plasma cutters and hand tools. You’ll develop ideas and create metal art. Progression may include an accredited automotive or engineering course or other creative arts course.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 49 Crochet Introduction
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks number of weeks (9.30am-12noon) Location: Deacon House Study: Part-time
Ready to find a new hobby or develop your creative skills? With this course, you’ll learn how to hold a hook and produce different stitches to create small useful items like phone cases, owls and small pots. After completing your course, there may be an opportunity to develop your skills further.
You will make a phone case or owl as well as different types and sizes of flowers. You’ll learn to make a granny square and hexagons, and complete courses with circles and small pots suitable for earphones or jewellery. Progression may include other creative courses.
Drawing And Illustration Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course teaches you a variety of digital and traditional drawing techniques including software usage. You’ll cover various artistic genres such as illustration, portraits and still life. You’ll use graphics tablets and software for digital art, and drawing mediums and materials for traditional art.
You will learn how to use scale, light and proportions in drawing. You will also develop digital and traditional drawing techniques alongside observational skills. Progression may include other painting or drawing short courses or you could pursue an accredited creative arts course.
50 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Dress-making Introduction
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks (12.30-3pm) number of weeks Study: Part-time Location: Deacon House
Do you dream of designing and making your own clothes? This introductory course is suitable for anyone who wants to acquire the basic skills required for dress-making. You will learn how to pin fabric, use a simple pattern, thread a machine and wind a bobbin.
You will also learn how to sew a straight seam, take measurements correctly and insert a regular zip. Progression from this course may include the intermediate dress-making course that is aimed at those with a higher level of skills and experience.
Flower Arranging Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £37.50 Duration: 5 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
Are you ready to speak the language of flowers? If you love beautiful blooms and would like to learn how to arrange flowers to convey sentimental meanings, you’ll love this course. It introduces you to the basics of flower arranging and is themed for each season.
You will gain step-by-step guidance as you produce impressive flower arrangements. There are no formal assessments and no entry requirements. You will learn how to make the most of different flowers considering flower structures and colour schemes. Progression may include an accredited floristry course or other creative arts course.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 51 Games Engines Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course will teach you the development of computer games using the Unreal engine. You will learn how to use this engine to place objects and implement game mechanics into the design and development of playable 2D or 3D computer game levels.
You will learn how to import assets and lay out game levels. You’ll become familiar with using blueprints and implementing game mechanics. You will aim to produce a playable game level that may include health and scoring systems and collectables. Progression may include other games courses such as Introduction to 3D Modelling.
Introduction To 3D Modelling Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
With this non-accredited course, you will learn how to use a range of techniques and industry-standard software such as 3DS Max to turn your ideas into 3D models for computer games or animation. You’ll develop skills in one of the industry’s most widely used 3D modelling applications.
You’ll learn 3D modelling techniques and how to make 3D models from 2D reference images. Additionally, you’ll learn how to model objects based on reference images, unwrap the finished models and apply basic textures while acquiring basic light techniques. Progression may include creative courses such as Games Engines or Drawing and Illustration.
52 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Introduction To Pencil Drawing Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £30 Duration: 5 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
Draw upon your own creativity and gain a comprehensive introduction to pencil drawing. This exciting course will introduce you to different pencil drawing techniques, including shading and drawing faces. There are no formal entry requirements, just an interest in drawing.
You will learn about the different types of pencils and paper alongside learning how to sketch and shade to bring your ideas to life. You will be assessed by your tutor throughout this course and given constructive feedback on your work. Progression may include other drawing or painting courses.
Life Drawing Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 14 weeks (6-8pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course will teach you life drawing techniques, working with a range of media. Drawing the human form is one of the most challenging and rewarding processes to learn, with key skills that can transfer into a range of creative outputs.
You’ll work with experienced tutors and models with a selection of poses and materials, to explore observation drawing of the human form. You’ll focus on considering the structure and proportion of the body and how information can be processed and recorded. Progression may include other drawing or painting courses.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 53 Oil Painting Beginners’ course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course is an introduction to the fundamentals of oil painting. You will learn how to select, compose and convert your images into impressive oil paintings. This course develops your visual and technical skills while learning to see in a new, more perceptive way.
For the more advanced learner, you will also be introduced to the knowledge required to sell your artwork in the industry. There is no formal assessment but you will be encouraged to be self-critical and develop your own skills independently. Progression may include other painting courses.
Printmaking Beginners’ course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
During this non-accredited course, you will learn how to use printmaking techniques for striking results. You will be guided step-by-step through the creative printing processes of the following techniques: linocut, drypoint and monoprinting.
You will learn how to make quality multi-coloured prints within each of the four techniques, using provided images or your own themes or images. You will gain a good grounding in printmaking, enabling you to progress to advanced courses and sell your prints in a variety of venues and online spaces. There are no formal assessments. Progression may include other creative courses.
54 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Screen Printing Beginners’ course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course introduces and explores the mono technique, using paper stencils and the photographic process. You will learn to transform provided images or your own themes and images into screen prints. In addition to this, you will be guided through the creative printing processes.
You will also learn how to use your own designs for screen printing and how to print multi-coloured prints. You will gain a good grounding in screen printing, enabling you to progress to advanced courses. Progression may include other creative arts courses.
Singing Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
Develop your singing skills and a vocal style in contemporary music, choir, theatre or live performance with this non-accredited course. It’s based in an informal setting, culminating in a relaxed performance for family and friends. You will develop breathing techniques and learn how to sing in key, alongside practising vocal exercises such as scales, pitch and tone.
Additionally, you’ll learn how to use melodies and harmonies in call and response, and will explore singing styles to develop your own. Progression may include another creative arts course or the Creative Industries Access to HE Diploma Level 3.
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Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course combines a detailed introduction to DSLR cameras, with a specialist focus on taking photographs in a professional studio. You’ll be taught how to take exciting and eye-catching images that reflect your knowledge and creativity.
You’ll learn how to produce high and low key portraits and fashion images using studio lighting. You’ll also gain experience of working in a production team and producing experimental photographic work. Upon completion, you’ll be able to create a portfolio of images to showcase your skills. Progression may include another creative course or the Photography Access to HE Diploma Level 3.
Watercolour Beginners’ course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021, 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
With this non-accredited course, you will develop your watercolour painting skills. Basic materials are provided but you’ll need to bring high-quality watercolour blocks or tubes such as Winsor and Newton or St Petersburg White Nights.
You will work from observation as well as from your own research. You will explore tonal and colour values, practise applying compositional rules, and gain experience in mixing colours and using brushes. You will create personal work within the direction of a theme set. Progression may include other painting courses.
56 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Web Design Beginners’ Course
Start date: 10/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: £200 Duration: 10 weeks (6-8.30pm) Location: Quarry Hill Campus Study: Part-time
This non-accredited course is designed to teach you how to effectively manage and edit websites using Adobe Dreamweaver. You will gain an introduction to Dreamweaver and HTML5 and will learn how to plan and design your website effectively for desktop and mobile devices.
You’ll learn how Dreamweaver works closely with Photoshop to create web- optimised graphics. You will also learn how to add content and hyperlinks, manage and upload files, and create a basic layout and format using CSS. Progression may include other creative arts short courses.
Beginners’ Sewing Machine Skills - Stage 1 City & Guilds | Level 1
Start date: 09/2020 and 01/2021 Price: £130 Duration: 12 weeks Location: Deacon House Study: Part-time
This structured course will help you develop your sewing machine skills and use your sewing machine to maximum potential. This course involves one session a week and runs in the morning from 9.30am-12noon.
You will learn how to use stitches, threads, needles, fabrics and basic attachments to create different decorative effects. You will also develop skills in machine embroidery and basic sewing techniques such as zips, piping, seams and simple patchwork skills. Progression may include other dress-making or sewing courses at Deacon House.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 57 Dressmaking - General Sewing Stage 2
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks (12.30-3pm) number of weeks Study: Part-time Location: Deacon House
If you already have a basic understanding of dress-making and want to develop your skills further, this course is for you. It has no formal entry requirements but you will need a good level of English and maths skills for reading instructions and carrying out calculations. This course runs on Tuesday afternoons each week.
During this course, you will build on your existing sewing techniques and complete your own project, gaining the knowledge required to move on to our advanced dress-making course. Please note, for entry to this programme you will need previous dress-making experience.
Dressmaking - Pattern Draft Design Stage 3
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks (6-8.30pm) number of weeks Study: Part-time Location: Deacon House
This course is suitable for those with an interest in dress-making that have at least two years of sewing experience. You will work on a range of projects that will challenge and develop you. There are no formal assessments but you will need good English and maths skills. This course is run on Tuesday mornings.
This course will enable you to build on your existing dress-making skills as you look to complete a full dress-making project. Progression may include accredited textiles, sewing, or dress-making courses.
58 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Dressmaking / Sewing Stage 4
Start date: 09/2020, 01/2021 or 04/2021 Price: Dependent on the Duration: Up to 12 weeks (6-8.30pm) number of weeks Study: Part-time Location: Deacon House
Are you an advanced user of sewing machines? Do you already have the ability to work from patterns but want to strengthen your sewing skills? If so, then this is the course for you. You will work on your own project and learn some advanced sewing skills.
Additionally, you will prepare selected designs, while learning how to work safely and effectively in a sewing room environment. This course runs on a part-time basis across 12 weeks at Deacon House and runs on Tuesday evenings. Progression may include a start-up business course to further your employment opportunities.
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Tai Chi 62 Mindfulness And Stress Management 62
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60 Health & Wellbeing. 61 Mindfulness And Stress Management Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £30 Duration: 5 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
Would you like to learn more about the concept of mindfulness while learning how to manage stress? If so, this course is for you. You will explore relaxation techniques while gaining a deeper understanding of stress management. You will also learn more about mindfulness and how to stay engaged and present in your daily life.
This course will run on Thursday evenings 6-8pm at Rothwell Centre. Progression may include other health and wellbeing leisure courses such as Tai Chi. Alternatively, you could progress on to an accredited health and social care qualification.
Tai Chi Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £40 Duration: 5 weeks (Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm) Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
Tai Chi is a Chinese slow moving and relaxing activity and is suitable for people of all ages. With this course at Rothwell Centre, you can learn at your own pace. Those who have practised Tai Chi before are also welcome.
You will be assessed by your tutor and given feedback throughout this course. Progression may include further study in Tai Chi or similar subjects. Please note, unfortunately this course is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility as standing balance is required.
62 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 63 Languages.
Beginners’ French 66 Beginners’ Italian 66 Beginners’ Spanish 67 Intermediate Italian 67 Intermediate Spanish 68 British Sign Language 68
64 Languages. 65 Beginners’ French Beginners’ course
Start date: Various Price: £100 (Please note: there are no fee Duration: 10 weeks waivers available for this course) Study: Part-time Location: Rothwell Centre
This introductory 10-week course is aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge. It is the first stage for gaining an introduction to French. We also have higher level courses throughout the year for people with some prior knowledge.
This course will help you introduce yourself in French and is perfect if you’re planning on going on holiday to France. You will gain step-by-step guidance on expressions, grammar and pronunciation. Progression may include the next stage of French for another 10 weeks.
Beginners’ Italian Beginners’ course
Start date: Various Price: £100 (Please note: there are no fee Duration: 10 weeks waivers available for this course) Study: Part-time Location: Rothwell Centre
This introductory 10-week course is aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge. It is the first stage for gaining an introduction to the Italian language. We also have higher level courses throughout the year for people with some prior knowledge.
This course will help you introduce yourself in Italian and is perfect if you’re planning on going on holiday to Italy. You will gain step-by-step guidance on expressions, grammar and pronunciation. Progression may include the next stage of Italian for another 10-weeks then progressing on to the intermediate Italian course.
66 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE Beginners’ Spanish Beginners’ course
Start date: Various Price: £100 Duration: 10 weeks Location: Deacon House and Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
This introductory 10-week course is aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge. It is the first stage for gaining an introduction to Spanish. This course will help you introduce yourself in Spanish and is perfect if you’re planning on going on holiday to Spain. You will gain step-by-step guidance on expressions, grammar and pronunciation.
Once you have completed this course, you may choose to further your language skills. Progression may include the next stage of Spanish for another 10 weeks, then progressing on to the intermediate Spanish course.
Intermediate Italian Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £100 (Please note: no fee Duration: 10 weeks waivers are available) Study: Part-time Location: Rothwell Centre
This 10-week course is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of the Italian language and want to improve their listening, spoken and written skills. There are no formal entry requirements, but an understanding of grammar, greeting people, introducing yourself and counting in Italian is ideal.
You will build on your understanding of the Italian language. This course covers speaking, listening, writing and reading. In addition, you will develop your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Progression may include other language courses to further develop your skills.
WWW.LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 67 Intermediate Spanish Introduction
Start date: Various Price: £100 (Please note: no fee Duration: 10 weeks waivers are available) Study: Part-time Location: Rothwell Centre
This 10-week course is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of the Spanish language and want to improve their listening, spoken and written skills. Ideally, you will have some prior Spanish knowledge or will have completed a beginners’ course in Spanish.
You will develop your understanding of the Spanish language. The course covers speaking, listening, writing and reading. In addition, the course will develop your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Progression may include other language courses to further develop your language skills.
British Sign Language Award | Level 1
Start date: 09/2020 or 01/2021 Price: £350 Duration: 20 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
This introductory 20-week course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. This course runs on a part-time basis at Rothwell Centre.
You will gain the basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language. This qualification is assessed through conversations in British Sign Language and a practical assessment of skills. Progression may include the British Sign Language Certificate Level 2.
68 LEISURE COURSE GUIDE British Sign Language Certificate | Level 2
Start date: 15/09/2020 Price: £900 (plus £160 exam fees) Duration: 34 weeks Location: Rothwell Centre Study: Part-time
This course is suitable for those who wish to develop their language skills to improve communication with deaf people in a range of everyday situations. You will be able to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1 and will develop skills in discussing real-life, routines and daily experiences in British Sign Language.
You will effectively deal with most routine communication and develop enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. You will also be taught regional variations in sign language. Progression may include a Level 3 British Sign Language qualification.
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Park Lane Campus Deacon House Park Lane, Seacroft Avenue, Leeds LS3 1AA Leeds LS14 6JD
Printworks Campus Enfield Centre Hunslet Road, Enfield Terrace, Leeds LS10 1JY Leeds LS7 1RG
Quarry Hill Campus Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Playhouse Square, Burton Avenue, Leeds LS2 7BS Leeds LS11 5ER
The Annexe Rothwell Centre Bridge Street, Marsh Street, Leeds LS2 7QZ Leeds LS26 0AE
University Centre Leeds Park Lane, Leeds LS3 1AA
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