here is the link to drop your final pieces on ...
Please drop on to the google drive link above - as jpegs. if you need to create a folder, please title it with your name.
Please don't upload links to one drive or psd files.
Exploded Evaluation : You can focus on 1 final piece that shows the composition layout that then translates to all the series ; you may also wish to add "support" pieces ie Insitus to show how the design works at different scales.
Exploded Evaluation : You can focus on 1 final piece that shows the composition layout that then translates to all the series ; you may also wish to add "support" pieces ie Insitus to show how the design works at different scales.
Written evaluation help
NEW UNIT #2: The Controlled Assignment
Cohort 1 exam begins April 30th :
arrive at 9am please to set up to begin at 9.30.
Usual exam rules apply:
- no phones, no headphones,
- clear waterbottles (sportscap),
- sweets allowed with no wrappers in clear bag.
- Any digital files must be stored on a "clean" usb.
- Sketchbooks to be handed in at start of exam (you may refer to the book but may not add to it).
- Any developments / progression work will be printed out & handed in separately.
Please see below for times when Helen will be available for cohort 2 / 3 advice.
LEARNER STATEMENT EXAMPLE HERE
DON'T PANIC !
Ok, its the final week of teaching / lessons before the exam - use your time wisely & seek advice from staff if you are unsure.
Welcome back !
POWERPOINT SHOWN IN LESSON:
March 26th :
All artists work should now be completed - if not please look at your free lessons to get this done.
You should now produce 2 x A3 pages of ideas for the possible way forward.
On thurs we will be updating the Learner statement (section 2) so ensure that you have done section 1 & 3.
March 19th : All the work on the first 2 artists should now be complete & you should be moving into the design phase now.
CHECKLIST :
Check you have already got :
2 x A3 Pages that analyse the brief / theme
Artist 1: 2 x A3 pages analysis & context (inc influences)
Artist 1: Pages analysing formal elements of a piece
Practical responses inspired by your artist / theme
Artist 2: 2 x A3 pages analysis & context (inc influences)
Artist 2: Pages analysing formal elements of a piece
Practical responses inspired by your artist / theme
Research visits to galleries / venues etc
Primary sources relevant to the theme
An article / interview etc that is printed / highlighted to show ideas / links.
Learner statement Sections 1 & 3 completed (online)
March 12th :
All artists work should now be completed - if not please look at your free lessons to get this done.
You should now produce 2 x A3 pages of ideas for the possible way forward.
On thurs we will be updating the Learner statement (section 2) so ensure that you have done section 1 & 3.
March 19th : All the work on the first 2 artists should now be complete & you should be moving into the design phase now.
CHECKLIST :
Check you have already got :
2 x A3 Pages that analyse the brief / theme
Artist 1: 2 x A3 pages analysis & context (inc influences)
Artist 1: Pages analysing formal elements of a piece
Practical responses inspired by your artist / theme
Artist 2: 2 x A3 pages analysis & context (inc influences)
Artist 2: Pages analysing formal elements of a piece
Practical responses inspired by your artist / theme
Research visits to galleries / venues etc
Primary sources relevant to the theme
An article / interview etc that is printed / highlighted to show ideas / links.
Learner statement Sections 1 & 3 completed (online)
March 12th :
Remember to use the Formal elements prompt sheet to help with artists #2 analysis :
March 5th 2018 :
Have a look at the link below for inspiration - you can filter work by your theme !
http://www.studentshow.com/
Please remember to be updating your Learner statement as you go along with dates. I will be checking these soon !
Week beginning Feb 26th :
Begin to look at your initial ideas so far & combine these with your artist's research. Artists research should include Context, influences, images, emotional impact & formal elements .
Your practical responses should link your ideas with the artist's style & show all your workings / developments / screenshots & trials. Annotate & evaluate.
You should also present your half term visits , showing how these are relevant to your theme.
You should also have done Section1 of the Learner statement : Links below :
UNIT 2 LEARNER STATEMENT EXAMPLE
Have a look at the link below for inspiration - you can filter work by your theme !
http://www.studentshow.com/
Please remember to be updating your Learner statement as you go along with dates. I will be checking these soon !
Week beginning Feb 26th :
Begin to look at your initial ideas so far & combine these with your artist's research. Artists research should include Context, influences, images, emotional impact & formal elements .
Your practical responses should link your ideas with the artist's style & show all your workings / developments / screenshots & trials. Annotate & evaluate.
You should also present your half term visits , showing how these are relevant to your theme.
You should also have done Section1 of the Learner statement : Links below :
UNIT 2 LEARNER STATEMENT EXAMPLE
UNIT 2 LEARNER STATEMENT EDITABLE
Section 1: Project Theme: What is the theme; how do you intend to interpret this ?
Section 2: Ideas & Influences: What was the starting point ? Discuss any background context / influences relevant to the body of work. Which artists are influential & why ?
Section 3: What techniques , materials, processes & ideas do you plan to experiment with ? How do you plan to approach each step of the project ? How has the piece changed in light of your work so far ?
Section 4: How has the idea evolved over the time ? What modifications & changes have you made & how has your final piece answered the theme / brief ?
Section 1: Project Theme: What is the theme; how do you intend to interpret this ?
Section 2: Ideas & Influences: What was the starting point ? Discuss any background context / influences relevant to the body of work. Which artists are influential & why ?
Section 3: What techniques , materials, processes & ideas do you plan to experiment with ? How do you plan to approach each step of the project ? How has the piece changed in light of your work so far ?
Section 4: How has the idea evolved over the time ? What modifications & changes have you made & how has your final piece answered the theme / brief ?
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| THIS WEEK WE WILL BE ANALYSING THE QUESTION...
Include information (VISUAL & WRITTEN) such as
Any items referred to in the exam board question
Visual egs from history & through time to today
Different cultures' / media's interpretations
Synonyms / Antonyms
Ideas for possible ways forward
Definitions
Key colours / images / icons
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THESE ARE SUGGESTIONS OF BRIEFS ONLY ..
Feb 1st - Its almost here ...!
Tomorrow in lesson we will....
1. Choose a question from the 12.
2. Brainstorm your chosen idea at the back of your sketchbook
(leave the front first page clear for the Learner Statement)
3. Begin to compile 2 x A3 pages that Analyse the question
Include information (VISUAL & WRITTEN) such as
Any items referred to in the exam board question
Visual egs from history & through time to today
Different cultures' / media's interpretations
Synonyms / Antonyms
Ideas for possible ways forward
Definitions
Key colours / images / icons
BY FIRST LESSON NEXT WEEK
In the meantime , here's some inspiration
https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/design/graphic-design-projects-ideas
CONCLUSIONS & LEARNERS STATEMENTS DUE IN BEFORE THE EXAM PAPER GIVEN OUT
LEARNER STATEMENT DOC LINK HERE
CONCLUSION DOC LINK HERE
DEADLINES: please make sure you have fulfilled all 10 hours (or more) of exam time. See Helen if you are unsure. Final pieces & sketchbooks due in FRIDAY 26th JAN 3.45 - without fail.
UPLOAD YOUR FINAL PIECES HERE !
(please upload as JPEGS with your NAME!!) .
Conclusions to be handed in with Learners statements BY Jan 31st latest.
UPLOAD YOUR FINAL PIECES HERE !
(please upload as JPEGS with your NAME!!) .
Conclusions to be handed in with Learners statements BY Jan 31st latest.
Conclusion 1000 word min to 3000 max. Word processed & double line spaced please. You can add images to support.
Finally - don't forget that you will need a new A3 sketchbook for the exam unit next week.
Finally - don't forget that you will need a new A3 sketchbook for the exam unit next week.
Before the exam period starts on Mon / Tues, you will need to make sure that you have considered all aspects of the pieces you will work on for finals . All work / decisions made need to be documented in either A3 or small A4 book. Your final piece needs to be developed & evolved - not just appear ! Please make sure that both sketchbooks are upto date by Mon (Group A) , Tues, (Group B) . Use your frees !
Happy New Year !
Just ahead of tomorrow & your return to college :
Week beg : Jan 8th - final pieces in lesson, sketchbook in independent time
Week beg : Jan 15th : Final pieces under EXAM CONDITIONS in Lesson. Sketchbooks handed in during first exam session for assessment.
Week beg: Jan 22nd: Final pieces & sketchbook work - FINAL HAND IN JAN 26th (with conclusion)
Week beg: Jan 29th : Prep for Unit 2 Controlled Assignment given out Feb 1st
Other art subject deadlines may differ.
Christmas Holiday Info :
Well done , you made it ! Have a well deserved break & rest BUT please make sure that
- your sketchbook is fully annotated , up to date & has all the supporting evidence for the final piece ..remember that the exam board say "careful consideration should be given to the penultimate stage so that final pieces do not suddenly appear"
- Check that your brown technical book is developing with tech pages for photo shoots, contact strips, tutorials, etc
- Keep an eye out for any photobooks on offer so that you can use these for your conclusion in Jan .
Week beginning Dec 18th 2017 :
Please update your learner statement (section 2 ) & write section 3. Section 4 will be done in Jan.
PLEASE MAKE SURE that you document this penultimate stage carefully as you progress - it is vital to marks .
KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER ARE:
JOIN THE DOTS FROM YOUR RESEARCH TO YOUR FINAL PIECES...
JOIN THE DOTS FROM YOUR RESEARCH TO YOUR FINAL PIECES...
Primary sources - contact strip & edit them. Show the contact strips / studio layout in your technical book & the edits in the A3 book.
Annotate ideas & show changes you make - even if you think they are obvious .
Don' t be afraid to make changes !
A2 B Group : Friday P6&7
Please continue with the tasks below :
Jade C : draw / photograph greater selection of flowers / leaves to translate to typography. Think about scale & words.
Jade B : Decide on & sketch out the format of the book pages / premise of the idea- what main characters will there be & what do they need to visually communicate .
Josh: Begin to work on the portraits - think about where primary source will come into this ?
Kat: begin to edit the photos of Emma - look back at the research you did on the artists & tie this in. Try different experiments with the photos - don't be too rigid .
Lewis: draw out tshirt templates (photoshop or by hand) to show the icons that will appear - these should be drawn by you also - rather than getting from internet. Begin to think / sketch out a dummy booklet to think about how many pages you will have .
Humaira: start to decide & draw out composition layouts in the "letterbox" format of the web header - keep looking at the images you have & work out where these need to be developed. Think about primary sources , colors & typography for each one.
Jodie - If possible take more photos in the studio & then edit these accordingly - add some research in book on Altar triptychs - maybe use the existing pieces you've done to mock up a quick version.
Joe : Composition layouts for the ideas so far ? Look at what format the ideas will take - ie animation / posters ...What imagery will you use to communicate the idea . start practical experiments where possible to get going.
Tessa: thinking about the idea of migration ....what animals / birds migrate ? Origami ? made from the images that you have taken ? Also folded into other shapes such as suitcases ? figures ?
Could this work as an animation or still images for print ? Xray idea (security airport?) , think about the idea of a journey ...the Haj ? pilgrimages ? The Odyssey ?
start drawing ideas in sketchbook & don't worry where they are going !
Shania : continue with the experiments with the heart drawing - consider what other anatomical images you will use in the series ? How will these be drawn / photographed ? Will the images need typography ? Are they postage stamps ? Will there be 3 / 4 - where will the Queens head go ?
Emma: What is the brief ? What ideas from the first 2 artists can you use to develop in terms of style / idea ? Do you need to take a further set of images - plan for these in the studio ? Don't worry too much about the technique - its the idea that needs to be communicated first & we can work out the fine points on tues.
Charys : Begin to evidence the ideas for the pattern (your swiss cheese leaf is over in textiles!) - how many patterns will you have ? What combo of images will you have ...tropical leaves with ...?
Where will the primary sources come from ? Experiment with the compositions of these / colour ways & scale of images on patterns.
Aleks: Continue with the idea of the tribute & think about primary sources ? Will you have each poster to represent a decade ? What artist will be suitable for each one - what colours represent that decade ? Will the typography also symbolise the era ?
PORTFOLIOS :
Its that time of year when the interviews flood in & you need to get a portfolio together - don't panic. Speak to your tutors first & ask their advice. Take your time - these things need prep& planning so set aside several hours to get this done. Watch the videos on the link below to help - & ASK students who have already been for their advice.
Week beginning Dec 11th :
This week is all about experimentation & practical work ; in lessons you should work towards refining ideas & imagery ready for your mock up next week.
Independent work will be for you to organise, evidence & ensure that all work is in your sketchbook.
Week beg Dec 4th 2017 :
All the research work must be complete now - please look at feedback sheets given previously & make sure all actions are complete.
This week we will be looking at the Statement of intent so please ensure that you have your copy handy & section complete.
You should have now completed a page which sets out the brief & its aims / parameters - & have begun to not down ideas which can be explored . Make sure any new research is documented with technical items (& any articles etc) in the small brown book & creative work in the A3. Start designing & making asap !
Complete your 2 x A3 pages of analysing the brief:
Client, End user, tone of voice, competitors, any date connections , commemorations, links to current issues, idea / problem to be solved.
Begin a page of initial ideas - these can include words, images, sketches, drawings, visuals etc ...
you may complete this all at once but can let it evolve & add to .
You can then begin to look at your 3rd artist - which may be an actual style or artist OR it may a be brand or genre. For example, if you are looking at a fashion look book as your end product - you may wish to explore campaigns by fashion retailers now (& in the past ?) as your 3rd artist.
NOV 20th : DESIGNING A BRIEF:
A3 page showing your ideas for :
Client, End user, tone of voice, competitors, any date connections , commemorations, links to current issues, idea / problem to be solved.
2 x a3 pages - to Analyse your idea & brief showing areas such as key images, colours, key figures, statistics, competitors & existing products, past campaigns for your client. You can include synonyms, antonyms, etc & also look how the idea has been portrayed before or in the media ?
NOV 6th :
Continuing with practical
work, you should conclude the 2nd investigation this week .
work, you should conclude the 2nd investigation this week .
Please begin to draft the first part of the Learner statement - follow the link HERE
& answer the questions in red , using the example to help you. This document will be added to as we progress so please save it to a memorable place !
Please use as many extra sessions as possible to get ahead. NExt week we will be summarising the work so far & moving on to thinking about the major brief.
Nov 3rd : You should all be working on practical investigations for the 2nd area - please remember to add all technical items to the small brown sketchbook & keep all creative thinking for the A3. Book time in the studio to take primary images please.
Those of you who haven't been can you visit the National Football Crest exhibition asap.
By the time we start again on Oct 30th, you should make sure you have :
Completed all work on Investigation 1 including an evaluation
Completed the research work on Investigation 2 (at least 2 x A3 pages general research plus at least 1 x A3 of formal elements)
You should be ready to work on practical explorations when you return to college.
Use these prompts to write an evaluation for the work done so far for Investigation 1 :
Think it>write it. Please use Inclusive learning if you need help .
Week beg 2nd Oct 2017
You should have been making real headway into the Investigation #1 -
- 2 pages A3 general analysis on the artists / genre
- pages of specific analysis of formal elements
- pages showing your practical work inspired by the work / idea
All contact strips / research etc should go in your brown prep book - Not bought one ? £4 asap please ?
Next week you should be moving on to Investigation #2.
Week beg Sept 18th :
Some design history links that may help research:
http://www.designishistory.com/
http://www.designhistory.org/
http://guity-novin.blogspot.co.uk/2015
You should begin to research your first focus pieces using the sheets below to help.
Print this one at A3 size 
Your summer work must be ready for assessment now. You should also have done your brainstorm, mood boards & timelines ready for your first investigation
WEEK BEG Sept 11th
Once your summer work is complete, begin to explore the themes ; once you have chosen a them - start to brainstorm its possibilties.
The PPT on the link show the first stages of the project.
Theme Powerpoint
DEADLINES :
You should have the 1st DOUBLE A3 mood board of your theme completed in your sketchbook by
Group A : Thurs
Groups B: Friday.
Use your free lessons to complete this.
All summer work should be completed by Week beg Sept 18th ready to assess.
Remember to try to include these areas from visual culture:
- Images of fine art from as early as possible (Pre 20th century ...how far back can you go ?)
- how has your theme been interpreted by the music world, the fashion world ? The world of film ?
- How does your theme link to folklore ? Characters in literature? Popular culture ?
- What typestyle best represents your theme? Iconic symbols ?
- What colours / textures best link ?
- Are there any key quotes that are useful for your mood board ?
There is a also a link here to the Football Crest Index - for those interested in that theme.
https://thefootballcrestindex.com/
A2s - add your favourite image from your summer research !
Hello A2 students - hope your summerehas been good & that you have managed to make some headway into the work set in June.
Please make sure that you do the work so that you are keeping up in Sept - if there is any sort of problem (at all)..please email me on Hps@asfc.ac.uk
See you on Sept 7th.
Degree show visits :
Hopefully you enjoyed the visits to MMU, UCLAN & Huddersfield & were able to get a feel for the work & the Uni - here is a sheet to help you present & sort the work>
What is Art ?
Try this ...
More History of art in 1 minute !
Plus try this ......The History of Art in 1 minute !
Here are the films for your artists - look at the relevant one before Weds' lesson please .
ARTISTS VIDEOS
BANKSY
CORNELIA PARKER
DAMIEN HIRST
TRACEY EMIN
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