New blood !

Its always rewarding to find new artists & illustrators to refresh your work & ideas ; have a look at these that I came across this week;

https://www.andreadaquino.com/collage/
https://centralillustration.com/illustrators/mick-marston
http://www.lucylevenson.com/ourshop/prod_6135434-Midsummer-Nights-Dream.html
https://ianmitchellart.com/

Hello NEW STUDENTS !

WELCOME to all our new students - you will find all the info you need on this link here :
NEW STUDENTS 2018

We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday for your first lessons - see you then in A1.1


NEW STUDENTS: Equipment list : Please do not rush out & buy lots of equipment. More info will be given in the first lesson about this. 
Sketchbooks will need to be purchased from the college (please don't buy one from an art shop as we will guide you to the right paper you need).

You may wish to buy an SD card later on in the term :
Later in the Autumn Term:
An SD card - pref above 8GB https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001W1BSM0/ref=twister_B00QS6DPRK?th=1


Enjoy the enrolment task & we will see you on Sept 6th.






Returning students (A2s...) please remember that you begin term on Friday 7th Sept so PLEASE remember to update your password & download your timetable BEFORE you come into college.
Please bring sketchbooks to the first lesson.
See you then.

CREATIVE DIGITAL DESIGN COURSE _ this summer - FREE ...!
Have a look at the link below to access the scholarship :


This summer we have partnered with Greater Manchester Higher to offer scholarship places for our courses in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Higher is a network of universities and colleges from across Greater Manchester, who are working together to provide activities for local schools and colleges. Greater Manchester Higher aims to improve the delivery of information, advice and guidance about higher education routes and the range of options available. You can find out more about Greater Manchester Higher at gmhigher.ac.uk
Greater Manchester Higher are able to fund a number of scholarship places for young people who are in year groups 9 – 13 and live in the following areas: Abram, Alexandra, Baguley, Barton, Benchill, Beswick and Clayton, Blackley, Bradford, Breightmet, Brinnington, Bucklow, Cadishead, Charlestown, Denton South East, Edgeley, Farnworth, Gorton North, Gorton South, Gamesley, Harper Green, Harpurhey, Heywood West, Hyde Godley, Hyde Newton, Ince, Irlam, Kersal, Little Hulton, Middleton Central, Middleton West, Newtown, Norley, North Reddish, Ordsall, Radcliffe Central, Sharston, St. James, St. Marys, Swinton North, Tonge, Walkden North, Winton, Woodhouse Park, & Worsley Mesnes.
But don’t worry, if you don’t meet this criteria, there are still other scholarship opportunities available so it is still worth applying!


https://www.firetechcamp.com/course/creative-digital-design/

Artist Mac Smith has an excellent blog with resources on character / digital art - have a look via the link below.

https://www.scurrycomic.com/concept-art/

World Cup fever is still here & with it the usual round of Football graphics - have a look at this one from ADIDAS with a new font - BUT can you read it ?


https://www.demilked.com/confusing-2018-world-cup-font-adidas/

Have a look what we got up to at Huddersfield Uni !


Huddersfield Uni Visit mini film

What kind of designer are you (or going to be ?) - take the quiz to find out how you work best !

https://www.whatkindofdesigner.com/take-the-quiz

Congratulations to the winners of the Animation Project - here's a quick look at the pieces.

Heads up...

Loads of degree shows kick off this weekend so keep an eye out for their dates & times ;
Remember that there is a COMPLUSORY viist to MMU show on June 20th & a visit to Huddersfield on June 14th (sign up sheet in A1.1 - a few places left..)
To have a look at Leeds Art show 2017 , follow the link here - they have just been voted NO 1 Design Uni in the UK so worth checking out.
Other Unis in the Northwest such as Salford, Bolton, UCLAN will have degree shows starting very soon so check your diaries & get out there ! 

See you Monday 11th for lessons & results !

Ey up ! Its a sculpture !

Fancy a visit to Yorkshire sculpture park ? There are 8 places left on the 3D trip on June 22nd (all day trip) which will cost £12 to provide for the coach.

If you are interested please come & pay money to Helen , James or Carmela in Texiles / 3D or graphics ASAP to secure your place.  https://ysp.org.uk/



YSP features not just sculptures but artworks such as photography , graphics, and textiles .

Almost there !!!! 

EASTER WORKSHOPS :

TEXTILES TUES 3rd APRIL : 9.30 - 3.30

GRAPHICS A2 only : WEDS 4th APRIL 9.30.- 3.30

Bring £ for lunch (college facilities not open)

Sign in at reception.



Two great links for you :



http://vintagebooksdesign.tumblr.com/ whish focuses on book cover design
and https://www.calligraphr.com/en/ which allows you to design and make your own typefaces .

Snow day number 2 !

Mother nature dictates that we stay in doors today so please make sure that you use the time to ;
AS - Work on design  ideas / compositions / illustrations for your main idea. Also explore a page of typography.  If you have Photoshop you can explore design ideas also.
A2; make sure your first artist is analysed in depth- use the annotation section on the blog to help higher order thinking .if possible try some practical responses .
A2 Textiles: artists research please - full context and formal elements - use the blog to remind you of what to write.
ALL STUDENTS; the snow is a great opportunity to take primary source photos if it links to your theme- get your big coat on and start clicking !
See you Monday.

It's a snow day!

Dear all, college is closed due to the snow - please use this opportunity to make a snowman , sledge and enjoy the fluffy white stuff outside. When you've done that, please make sure all sketchbooks are worked on (annotation, design ideas , artists research, Photoshop if you have it) and to do all those jobs in the sketchbook that you've been meaning to do ! (I'm writing reports today..) .

Going to the Chinese New Year parade?

Here's all you need to know;

https://www.creativetourist.com/event/the-dragon-parade-chinatown-celebrations-and-fireworks/

Half Term Visits: 

Its nearly here ! Over half term , please make sure that you visit an appropriate venue for your theme & take primary sources / gather relevant info.

LIST OF HALF TERM VISITS HERE


PLUS : The Graves Gallery in Sheffield is great - There is currently a piece of large work by the brilliant GRAYSON PERRY 

Alternative ?

A link to a great article here - would work as research for Legends but may be useful for the A2 questions - all about Aletrnative Election posters.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/may/30/alternative-election-posters-artists-cornelia-parker-bedwyr-williams

From Loom to Limelight...

This exhibition in Leeds looks at the "poster" girls from the early 20th - & how they pioneered industries - a great idea for a theme for Unit 2.

https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/15-21-january-2018/exhibition-commemorating-forgotten-heroines-industrial-age/

Have a look at this link to a website by Jack Beech (ASFC Art foundation) which shows the fantastic wearable structures project , students took part in recently. 

https://asfcartf1718.wixsite.com/wearablestructures

Colour Thesaurus

By popular demand , here is a colour thesaurus - please see the original version on the link below - thanks to Ingrid Sundberg for this. 

http://ingridsundberg.com/2014/02/04/the-color-thesaurus/

Happy new year ! Feeling the January blues ? Watch this film to remember that spring is just around the corner !