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Art College Life for students and teachers

Hello! I'm writing a story about a girl who goes to Art School in London from her home in Carlisle and I would like to hear from anybody what the classes and teachers were like in the 1960s. I would also like to know what sort of accommodation was available to students in London in the 1960s? Thank you very much! TJ


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Tom Plumpton
26th Apr 2023 01:31:50
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Thanks for voting!
Although not exactly the 1960s, I went to Art School from 1970 (so I'd assume not that much had changed). My previous High School had been single-sex, and very strict, so after this, Art School was a cultural shock! Classes were small (around 10-12), and there were very few rules. Smoking was allowed, and lunchtimes were spent in the local pub (often with one or two of the lecturers). It was quite common to be able to disappear for a couple of hours without questions being asked, just as long as the set projects were completed. In fact many of the projects actually needed some outside activity, anyway. The big problem (for me, at least!) was the sudden change from an all-male to male/female environment! The lecturers themselves were very laid back and approachable (being not much older than us), and they'd help to organize the end of term discos. As the Art School I went to was a local one, accommodation was not an issue, so I'm unable to help in that respect.
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