14
May
2012
Art, Fashion, Themes
Taking his inspiration from the work of Gareth Pugh, Gothic Art and Contemporary Literature our KS5 learner has created a series of independent, original fashion responses investigating material and techniques. These designs featured in our 2012 fashion show and a series of Gothic Photo Shoots.
Gothic Couture and Photo shoot Examplars: Bobby 2012

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Tags: A Level, BTEC, BTEC National Certificate, BTEC National Diploma, Catwalk, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Show, Gothic, KS5, Photo Shoot, Photography, True Blood Fashion, Twilight Fashion | No Comments »
27
Feb
2012
Art, Digital Sketchbook, KS5, Showcase, Themes
The sketchbook and portfolio have been constant pillars of Art, Craft and Design Education. However, with the Nintendo and iPod generations now ‘digital natives’ on image manipulation software, social networking sites and image hosting sites such as Photoshop, Flickr and Tumblr. The ‘digital sketchbook‘ has never been easier and more immediate. This project brief and subsequent research, promotes visual and creative networking within our KS5 learners, consolidates the idea and use of digital sketchbooks whilst establishing discussion through Tumblr lesson stimuli.
TUMBLR: Digital Sketchbook Project 2012
Examples: Various



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Tags: A Level, A2, AS, BTEC, Digital Sketchbook, GCE, ICT, KS5, Level 3, Networking, Project Brief, TUMBLR | 1 Comment »
14
Feb
2012
A-Z, Art, KS5, Painting
Colin Chillag is a painter who produces photo realist portraits developed from a minimal linear drawing. These portraits are realised through unbelievable brushwork. However these portraits also show the scar of this artistic toil with the portraits co-existing with the paint palette that created them. To deface these portraits during their creation is a wonderfully brutal act: promoting dialogue on the psyche of the artist, their environment and the stream of consciousness of the artist.

Level 3 Psycho Portraiture Project
Learner Example Jodie 2012

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Tags: A Level, Alternative Portrait, BTEC, BTEC National Certificate, BTEC National Diploma, Colin Chillag, GCE, Level 3, Oil Paint, Portrait, Psycho Portraiture, Under Glaze | No Comments »
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