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‘Fashioning Felt’ exhibition

Miss. OConnor — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:45:09 +0000

The exhibition ‘Fashioning Felt‘ currently on in New York has some fantastic examples of how artists and designers have used felt in art, design, fashion, architecture, and interiors. Hopefully the exhibition will tour and come to London.

I particulary like this photographic step by step of how people in Turkmenistan create large traditional felted rugs, the process is exactly the same as normal wet felting just on a larger scale.

2010 Wall Planner on Sale NOW!!

Mr. Sands — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:33:13 +0000

This year we have designed a wall planner to showcase the high quality of Artwork created by our Key Stage 4 learners for the Alternative Portrait Project. These are large format 12″x18″ on Fujicolor Crystal Lustre Archive photo paper and cost £4.99 + P&P and to purchase please contact us shop@departmentart.co.uk

Adam Neate

Mr. Sands — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:47:08 +0000

Adam Neate is a street artist who has produced thousands of portraits on old, found or discarded cardboard which he returns back to the street as part an ongoing open exhibition for people to encounter, pick up and collect.

Neate use of found materials echos early Abstract Expressionists and Neo Dadists and his portraiture styles range from Abstraction, Constructivism to Vorticism.

Alternative Portrait Project

Pupil Example: Sharron 2006

Analysing Artists and Designers

Mr. Sands — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:14:28 +0000

This document will assist you to analyse and evaluate the work of artists and designers.

Andy Warhol

Mr. Sands — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:18:04 +0000

Having started as a commercial artist Andy Warhol looked at ‘popular culture‘ for his inspiration. Warhol has explored this topic through Painting, Drawing, Print, Installation, Sculpture, Photography, Film, Audio and Music. His most iconic works are his screenprinted portraits of celebrities and his portrayal of popular everyday food packaging and logos.

Food and Drink Project

Pupil Example: Zarmena 2009

Alternative Portrait Project

Pupil Example: Wayne 2008

Art Exhibition 2008

Mr. Sands — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:46:17 +0000

Art Exhibition 2010

Mr. Sands — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:28:03 +0000

Our 2010 Art Exhibition will be running until 30th September.

Art, Craft and Design Exhibition 2011

Mr. Sands — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:33:10 +0000

Our 2011 Art, Craft and Design Exhibition will be held on Friday 17th June 2011.

Banksy

Mr. Sands — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:16:07 +0000

Banksy

Alternative Portrait Project

Pupil Example: James 2007

Blek Le Rat

Mr. Sands — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:02:01 +0000

Blek Le Rat began stenciling in Paris in the early 1980′s and has influenced advertising, street art and graphical art and design. His works range from small stencils to full size figure paste ups, influenced by classical/historical icons to political commentary on war. His most famous protégé is Banksy who has developed the Blek Le Rat blueprint to worldwide fame.

More images are available from Departmentart Flickr page .

Alternative Protrait Project

Pupil Example: Blaine 2009

Pupil Example: Harrison 2009

Pupil Example: Liam 2009

BTEC Certificate and Award

Mr. Sands — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:47:07 +0000

Here are our new information leaflets to promote our BTEC Certificate and Award courses.

Photographic/Graphics Project: Surfaces and Stains

Pupil Example: Abby 2009

Claes Oldenburg

Mr. Sands — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:02:25 +0000

Examples of Food and Drink inspired sculptures by Claes Oldenburg.

Food and Drink Project

Pupil Example: Nora 2006

Pupil Example: Deirdre 2008

Pupil Example: Liam 2009

Pupil Example: Hayley 2009

Clothes Show LIVE 2010

Mr. Sands — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:40:40 +0000

Here is a great account of our recent visit to the Clothes Show LIVE 2010 at NEC Birmingham by Amy Rowe.

After a 6.30am start and a 3 hour journey we arrived at the NEC in Birmingham for the start of an eventful day. We separated into groups and hit the clothes show, money at the ready. Once inside the arena we spent an hour running from stall to stall before realising the enormity of the show! After discovering another 3 halls packed with cosmetics, clothes, food and several small catwalks we saw at the end of one of the halls the clothes show theatre. We had tickets to enter the theatre at 1.45 and this year the show’s theme was ‘At the Movies’. When the time came around to enter the show we were shown to our seats which were quite high up but directly in front of the stage.

The show kicked off with music from two boy bands, Inju5tice and Vice. The show then launched into a visual extravaganza with scenes linked to James Bond, Science Fiction, Western, Haunted, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical and finally finishing with Fairy Tale. The backdrops to the shows were brilliant and the clothes helped depict the scenes. The music that accompanied each theme was modern and well known which added to the overall atmosphere which meant the show ended to ear splitting applause. The models left and we filed out of the Theatre and straight back into the halls, to get in some last minute shopping and to check out the colleges that were displaying work. Lots of the themes throughout the college work is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and all to do with saving our planet. Several of the designs link in with our current schemes of work, there are pictures below.

An excellent day was had by all. And we will most definitely be going next year, just need more money and bigger bags…

D*Face

Mr. Sands — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:19:49 +0000

D*Face is a street artist who has expanded his trademark D*Dog character into Sculpture, Print, Graphical, Poster and Aerosol compositions. His work is heavily influenced by New York Street Art, Pop Art and Consumerism which include humour and social commentary.

Alternative Portrait Project

Pupil Example: Ahmad 2010

More images are available from Departmentart Flickr page .
Pupil Example: Julie 2009

Pupil Example: Brian 2006

Edvard Munch

Mr. Sands — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:07:01 +0000

Edvard Munch works throughout his career including his iconic work entitled ‘The Scream‘ have been influenced by myth, anxiety and human emotion. You can view a BBC documentary about this iconic work using these links: 1 2 3 4 5

Alternative Portrait Project

Pupil Example: Larry 2007

Live Art Performance: Derek 2004

Ephemeral Exhibition

Mr. Sands — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:47:07 +0000

Yesterday’s News Is Tomorrow’s Chip Paper!

Well not Departmentart’s new newspaper! Our newspaper was handed out to all visitors to our 2010 Summer Exhibition and Fine Art Fair and allowed us to double the amount of work on display, extend themes and give our Visitors and Learners a permanent reminder of their achievement!

Here is a PDF version for you to download (5MB) here: Departmentart.co.uk Paper Exhibition Vol:1

If you would like a paper copy please contact us warrenartdepartment@yahoo.com

Exam Showcase: Work, Rest and Play.

Mr. Sands — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:27:28 +0000

Here are some Art and Design and Art Textiles examples from our GCSE examinations on the theme of ‘Work, Rest and Play’. Enjoy!

Exhibition Postcard ’09

Mr. Sands — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:16:31 +0000

Exhibition Postcard ‘08

Mr. Sands — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:08:47 +0000

Food & Drink Fashion Show

Miss. OConnor — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:13:55 +0000

Department Art is holding its first fashion show on Thursday 21st October. Students will be showcasing fashion designs inspired by the theme Food and Drink. Tickets can be purchased from the art department £2 Adults £1 Students/Cons.