Weekly Evening Courses - Arts and HumanitiesWeekly Evening Courses - Arts and HumanitiesExploring Histories of Conflict - Sounding Discord in Early Modern EnglandDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. Exploring Histories of Conflict Perhaps you enjoy the chamber music of Henry Purcell, the intimate lute settings of John Dowland, or the grand masses of William Byrd – but have you ever heard the performance of a libellous ballad, the ear-splitting clamour of rough music, or considered the meaning of a Black Sanctus? Welcome to the bizarre, noisy, and thought-provoking sound-world of seventeenth century English discord, in which music could be harnessed as a powerful weapon in the destruction of individual or collective authority. Discover how new technologies facilitated the spread of libel and misinformation in musical form; how composers of libellous song earnt grizzly punishments, and how, unlike other tools of combat, music provided a potent means of perpetuating slander, calling on ridicule, gossip and rumour to publicly disgrace its victims. Throughout this course, we bring the murky underbelly of seventeenth-century musical discord into the twenty-first, as we consider what the clamour of the past can reveal about how we regulate social behaviour, express dissent and engage in political debate today. Weekly topics will include: Slander and Libel: Politics and War; Crime and Punishment; Rituals; and Hearth and Home. Click below to watch a short taster session. This course will take place online on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm starting on Tuesday 28th April 2026 and finishing on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Please see our price list below: Standard price - £115.00 Unfortunately, you can only select the staff or student price option if you are a current or alumni student of the University or staff member. When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted.
Exploring Regional Histories: Historical Narratives of WinchesterDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. Exploring Regional Histories: Historical Narratives of Winchester This course will explore eight centuries of Winchester’s history, from the unique perspective of local legends and writings about the region. From the life and legend of Alfred the Great, through Arthurian folklore, Winchester’s round table and on to the battle of Guy of Warwick and the giant Colbrand, the course will immerse you in the tales that have been told about this ancient city. Each week, you will explore a different historical narrative, or legend, to uncover the common themes, and ask key questions about why these accounts were written, and how they influenced the city. We will look at the development of these stories over time and the reasons behind their growing prominence in creating a rich cultural sense of place and history in the ancestral capital of Wessex. Drawing on archaeology, historical sources, and folklore this wide ranging and exciting course offers you the chance to view Winchester in a whole new light. Click below to watch a short taster session. This 6-week course will take place at Winchester School of Art on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm starting on 24th February 2026 and finishing on 31st March 2026. Please see our price list below:
Please note: if you select the staff/student/alumni price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff, student or alumni ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted.
Histories & Contexts of Cinema: Spaghetti westerns - the good, the bad and the beautifulDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. The Spaghetti Western: The good, the bad and the beautiful (Online) This course is perfect for both the devoted fans of the genre and complete newcomers. Initially criticized for being a cheap imitation of the American western, the 1960s Italian western subverted and revolutionized the genre. Introducing irony, cynicism, black humour, sadistic violence, cartoonish action, and leftist overtones, it became a world phenomenon. It kept on surprising the public with its gradually increasing eccentricity, while also mirroring its troubled historical times, defined by growing crime and unemployment rates, riots, police brutality and corruption scandals. This course evaluates the spaghetti western in all its glory. It focuses on its unusual evolution and historical context, but also enormous flexibility which resulted in the production of truly peculiar hybrids, combining the western with the elements of gothic horror or the kung-fu film. We will discuss the most famous and the most obscure spaghetti westerns in equal matters, using numerous film extracts to illustrate the analysed content. Click below to watch a short taster session. This course will take place online on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm starting on 22 April 2026 and finishing on 27 May 2026. Please see our price list below: Standard price - £115.00 Please note: if you select the staff/student/alumni price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff, student or alumni ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. When booking a course please do consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. (Photo credit - Taylor Brandon, Unsplash) Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted.
Reflective Art in Practice: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media and Art History: A Study of Women ArtistsDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Female Portrait Artists: 16th to 21st Century This practical art course will help develop analytical and creative skills by reflecting on major art movements. The Art world has seen a remarkable range of successful female visual artists over the centuries. Their journey, so often a poignant tale of struggle, is inspiring. This 8-week course will examine the achievement of women painters in a diverse range of styles, tracking the story of art from 16th to 21st Century. It will enable students to make practical experiments in a range of genres, including Portraiture, Still Life, Landscape and Abstraction with a series of practical exercises involving drawing materials, paint and collage, using own references. Aims and learning outcomes On successful completion of the module you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Female Art as illustrated by various artists including Evelyn de Morgan and Bridget Riley and will gain mastery of drawing, painting and mixed media techniques in order to develop personal art projects in a range of genres, building on artists’ examples. This 8-week course will take place on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm starting on 13th January 2026 and finishing on 3rd March 2026. Please see our price list below:
Please note: if you select the staff/student/alumni price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff, student or alumni ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted.
Reflective Art Practice: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media and Art History: Exploring the Still LifeDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Unless otherwise stated, this Reflective Art in Practice course will be taught in person at our Highfield Campus, Building 34. Please click here to view a map of the Campus. Please note: if you select the staff or student price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff or student ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. Unfortunately, you can only select the staff or student price option if you are a current or alumni student of the University or staff member. Please see our price list below: Reflective Art in Practice: Exploring the Still Life - 8 week course
This 8-week course will take place on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm starting on 21st April 2026 and finishing on 9th June 2026. When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. This course examines the theory and practice behind a range of art movements with an illustrated lecture looking at context and incorporating group discussion. This is followed by a practical session in which techniques and ideas are sampled. Exploring the Still Life This broad and highly personal genre was taken to new heights of experimentation by Picasso and Braque in the early 20th Century. We will look at the way artists have responded to still life subjects with a series of practical exercises using drawing materials, paint and collage, using chosen objects. By the end of the Unit you will be able to make experimental and resolved still life art, and expand your knowledge of this genre. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted.
The Art of Film: Learn how to make a film in six steps, from script to editingDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Unless otherwise stated, all courses will be taught in person at our Avenue Campus We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. The Art of Film: Learn how to make a film in six steps, from script to editing During this six-week course, you will learn how to create a short film or a short audio-visual project, from theory to practice. The sessions will focus on different aspects of cinematography, namely six fundamentals of filmmaking: from step one, which is the script, to the last step, which is the editing and post-production. The course begins with an introduction to the basics of scriptwriting. Then we focus on film direction and outstanding filmmakers, before moving on to learn about camera and photography operations and terminology. Next, we examine artistic surroundings and aesthetics of cinema illustrated by examples from Art films and directors. Finally, we cover the meticulous process of editing and post-production. This includes an opportunity for hands-on practise. By the end of the course you should be able to create your own project, using the very basic of tools, either in class or at home. Click below to watch a short taster session. This 6-week course will take place at the Avenue Campus on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm starting on 21 May 2026 and finishing on 25 June 2026. Please see our price list below:
Please note: if you select the staff/student/alumni price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff, student or alumni ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. When booking a course please do consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Please note, that should we need to move teaching online, you will not be entitled to any refund other than those already set out in our Terms and Conditions. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted.
The Art of Philosophical Thinking: Mind, Consciousness and Personal IdentityDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. The Art of Philosophical Thinking: Mind, Consciousness and Personal Identity (Online) Who am I? What is my purpose in life? Join us in search of answers to this and many other questions about what it is that make you, you. This thematic course offers an exploration of the mind, what it is, and how it is structured. We will introduce you to key ideas on consciousness, subjective experience, and ‘the mind-body problem’. You will engage with the work of philosophers such as Wittgenstein, to help you wrestle with some of the most critical questions in the philosophy of mind and key concepts that inform this field. To find out more about this course, click below to watch a short taster session. This 6-week course will take place online on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm starting on Please see our price list below:
Please note: if you select the staff or student price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff or student ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted. (Image credit: Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash)
The Serious Pleasures of Literary Reading: Womens Writing Through TimeDescriptionWe very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Unless otherwise stated, all courses will be taught in person at our Avenue Campus. We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students. The Serious Pleasures of Literary Reading: Women's Writing Through Time Time travel with us on a journey to discover how women’s writing has developed over the centuries. What were the social conditions in which women wrote? How did changes in laws and different movements lead to a rise in women’s writings? The course will start by discussing the writings of Jane Austen and her continued influence today. It will then move on to the Victorian writers such as Mary Shelley and the Brontë sisters. In later weeks we will engage with an overview of the three waves of feminism, exploring what each of these feminist waves entailed and the writing that emerged as a result. A slight detour takes us into the world of women writing crime fiction, with a focus on Agatha Christie, to consider women writing in an often male-dominated genre. Wide ranging and varied, this course will open up new perspectives on some of literature’s greatest female writers. Click below to watch a short taster session. This 6-week course will take place on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm starting on Please see our price list below:
Please note: if you select the staff or student price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff or student ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section. When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted. (Image credit: wayhomestudio at Freepik.com)
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