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Gothic Photo Shoot

Mr. Sands — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:39:58 +0000

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

TUMBLR: Digital Sketchbook

Mr. Sands — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:56 +0000

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

Colin Chillag

Mr. Sands — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:04:19 +0000

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

Maurizio Anzeri

Mr. Sands — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:25 +0000

Maurizio Anzeri creates embroidered or sculptured photographs using symmography. The visual narratives are selected from vintage photographs found in secondhand markets and rather than wrapping thread around pins Maurizio Anzeri penetrates the photograph with thread. The needle work creates creative costumes for the sitter, evoke a psychological aura or express emotion of feeling through his textiles doodles.

Level 3 Psycho Portraiture Project

Learners Response: Jodie 2012

The Boyle Family

Mr. Sands — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:30:32 +0000

In the 1960′s the Boyle Family started a life long project to document surfaces of the planet. This ‘drawing through materials’ aesthetic has been inspired by earth, air, fire and water; animals, vegetables, minerals; insects, reptiles, water creatures; human beings and societies; physical elements and fluids from the human body and have been documented through performances, data collection, projections, sculpture and photography.

We look at the Boyle Family as part of our Level 3 ‘Surfaces‘ project and have included a documentary link featuring the family discussing their work.

Surfaces Project

KS5 Examplar: Gereth 2010

More images are available from Departmentart Flickr page .

Level 3 BTEC Project Brief ‘Perceptions of Self’

Mr. Sands — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:18:44 +0000

This is your Yr 12 BTEC Art and Design Brief entitled ‘Perception of Self’. You can assess your progress whilst exploring and experimenting with a variety of Art techniques and processes e.g. mark making, printmaking, photography,textiles, painting and drawing.

GCE Traditional Exam Brief – Passions and Obsessions

Mr. Sands — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:37:24 +0000

Passions and Obsessions

This GCE Traditional Exam Brief is for you to assess your own learning and meet your 2010 GCE examination deadline.