Art at Ashton Sixth Form College

ART at ASHTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

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https://youtu.be/E0sJ2u26iic

40 years of design culture...

2020 has undoubtedly been the most memorable year in a long while ...and as a design student its crucial to know about design history , culture & society - but where to start ? 

Creative Review have pulled together the most important (in its view..) of the last 40 years including MTV, the "like a girl" campaign and Fleabag. See what you would have added in or left out . Twin Peaks would be out for me - several hours of my life I won't get back. And if you haven't seen Fleabag, do. 

https://www.creativereview.co.uk/40-creative-moments-that-changed-culture/

Climate Hope

https://bowseat.org/gallery/more-plastic-than-fish/

Congratulations to Emily Schofield - a student currently on our foundation course who studied Graphics & Fine art A'levels last year. 

She has recently been informed that she is a winner of the International Bowseat contest with her piece "more plastic than fish" which she created as part of her Graphic Unit  2. 

The global Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about ocean issues through art-making and creative communication, and where teens can explore their relationship to a changing world and become advocates for environmental action. Students ages 11-18 from are invited to participate.

Have a look at this years Contest Overview: 

2020 Theme | Climate Hope: Transforming Crisis

Your voices, visions, and stories of hope are needed to help transform the world.

The 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest is a call for young artists, conservationists, makers, thinkers, and activists who are concerned about the future of our blue planet. Join thousands of youth around the world in our annual program that raises awareness about the climate crisis and potential solutions, uplifts youth voices for ocean conservation, and inspires hope and action through art, creative media, and storytelling.

Download Contest information packet >

What if.....

Results are almost here again . But what if ...

• I get the grades !! - Whooppee, celebrate !!  or.......
• I just miss out on the Grades for my Art Uni choice ? 

Firstly, check your UCAS account & its status. Many Unis won't update their offers until the friday (which is an awful wait I know...but breathe..) . If the offer has been withdrawn as you didn't meet the grade, ring the admissions team to check & talk to them. They may offer you a place on a parallel course, or they may ask you back for a further interview. 

IF you really can't get to your first choice, check your insurance choice. It could turn out to be the best thing..after all you liked the course enough to choose it as the insurance.  

Check clearing (check even before the results are out as lists are published already). Be open minded and ring the Unis to speak to them about the course content. Email your course tutors for advice. 

Please remember that there are no Art "re-marks" for A'level . 

• What if......I get the grades but change my mind ...? 

Ask why you've changed your mind ...

Are you just nervous (that's normal ). Breathe and talk to your parents / friends / other people who have been through the same journey. 

Have you been working and earning money over summer & you feel this is the way to go ? If you are serious about this, maybe you can "defer" your course for a year to give you breathing space ? Ring the Uni & ask their advice.

• What if I didn't apply to Uni & I really now want to go ? 

Firstly, move fast ! Check the Uni course & decide which ones will be suitable . Ring them & find out what their admissions policy is . You will need to go through clearing but you could always apply as a late admission to a Foundation course and then go to Uni next year. 

Prep a portfolio (if its an Art course) & check your Personal Statement. Ask the Uni if you can come & show them your work...be cheeky !