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In association with the RA

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Students will take part in seminars at the Tower with both HRP and RA, with time out for lunch.

10.30–15.00
£13 per student
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Dates by arrangement

Curriculum links:
 
AQA
Unit 1 - 'Change and Consolidation, Britain 1603 - 1642'
Unit 2 - 'Historical Issues: Periods of Change, Britain, 1625 - 1642: the Failure of Absolutism?'
Unit 3 - 'The State and the People: Change and Continuity, British Monarchy: the Crisis of the State, 1642 - 1689'

Edexcel
Unit 3 - A - 'Revolution and Conflict in England'
Unit 3 - A2 - 'Revolution, Republic and Restoration: England 1629-67'

OCR
Unit F961: Option A, 'The Early Stuarts and the Origins of the Civil War 1603-42'
Unit F963: Option A, 'The English Civil War and the Interregnum 1637-60'
Unit F965: Study topic h; 'Oliver Cromwell 1599-1658'
Unit F985: Study topic 2; 'The debate over Britain's 17th Century Crises, 1629-89'

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"Excellent presentations at both sites.  Brought the Tudors to life as real people."

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Archaeology
in association with the Old Royal Naval College

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This is an exciting opportunity to experience Archaeology projects in-situ, discuss how findings are interpreted and look at how we manage cultural heritage sites. During the day, students will explore methods of practical archaeology used to understand building remains and structures.

Students will take part in seminars at World Heritage sites; Tower of London and Old Royal Naval College.

11-4pm
£10 per student
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Available dates:

• October 14th 2011
• November 18th 2011
• December 2nd 2011
• January 20th 2012
• February 3rd 2012
• March 9th 2012

Curriculum links:
AQA
AS and A2
Unit 2 ARCH2 - Archaeological skills and methods 
Unit 3 ARCH3 - World Archaeology
Unit 3 ARCH3 - Cultural resource management
Unit 3 ARCH4 - Archaeological Investigation (using our site to undertake independent research)
 
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History of Art
in association with the National Gallery

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Tower of London and the National Gallery have teamed up to offer students a unique study day designed specifically to support the existing AQA A-level History of Art syllabus. Students will be introduced to two rare surviving works of art made in England in the 14th century during the reign of Richard II: the Byward Tower wall painting at the Tower of London and the Wilton Diptych at the National Gallery.

Students will have exclusive access to the Byward Tower, not currently open to the general public, to view the wall painting in situ where they will begin to piece together the story of this rare installation. Investigative skills will be strengthened as students begin to discuss and develop a contextual understanding of why and how it was painted. The day then continues at the National Gallery with a close viewing of the Wilton Diptych and a discussion in comparison with other paintings in the National Gallery’s collection. It is within this setting that students will then explore further the techniques of pigment mixing through practical demonstrations.

This is an exciting opportunity for students and teachers to closely engage with two great artworks of the 14th century, and learn from the experts that look after them.

Students will take part in seminars at both the Tower and the National Gallery, with time out for lunch and travel.

10.30-3.30pm
£10 per student
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Available dates:

• November 3rd 2011 SOLD OUT
• December 7th 2011
• January 11th 2012
• January 18th 2012
• March 21st 2012
• March 29th 2012

Please note - Due to conservation reasons and the delicate nature of the wall painting this session will take up to 30 people (including tutors)

Curriculum links:
AQA
AS and A2
Unit 2 HART2 - Themes in History of Art: Subjects and genres, materials, techniques and processes, form and style, historical and social contexts, patronage
Unit 4 HART4 - Investigation and Interpretation: Art and Architecture in thirteenth and- and fourteenth-century Europe

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