art & design

Exploration of the basics of composition and typography when creating mind maps and artist pages. Introduction to the Close Up theme exploring artists such as Robert Cottingham and Sarah Graham. Collection of relevant objects to construct a still life in the style of Graham and photograph them with consideration of lighting and depth of field.

Development of recording skills by creating a range of observational studies from own photos. Exploration of the use of scale, space, proportion and composition when producing a variety of outcomes. Exploration of different media such as watercolour, acrylic and colour pencils when applying colour to outcomes using tones, shades and tints to create detail and depth.

Exploration of how personal objects are used to represent identity. Generation of 1st hand recording through photography.  Use of a selection of imagery to produce a series of monoprints and large scale acrylic painting. Development of  ideas through new artist research. 1st hand recording & own photography showing inspiration from artists.

Development of compositional plans and designs through thumbnails, sketches and annotations. Refinement of ideas through media experimentations using 1st hand resources. Development of ideas to a personal response using appropriate media and demonstrating links to chosen artists.

Production of a personal response showing clear links to work of others. Utilisation of media and techniques appropriate to specific ideas and intentions. Scale, proportion and application of media is a particular focus.

Introduction to the theme of Viewpoints. Exploration of Cubism and the work of artists such as David Hockney’s joiners. Development of ideas through own photography –  record from own photographs that have been manipulated through hand & digital techniques – cutting, splicing digital editing – recomposing photos to create own joiners and multiple view portraits or still lifes.

Exploration and understanding of how to use a DSLR camera & how to create original photos. Exploration of basic camera functions (Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO) under the Perspective theme. Exploration of the pedagogical theory of John Baldessari & what makes a ‘good’ photo through experimentation with the relevant technical elements.

Exploration of what constitutes a portrait. Research of various artists who have created portraits (David Bailey). Analysis of images and the planning of photo shoots in response. Exploration and understanding of basic lighting techniques: depth of field, basic Photoshop editing, use of lighting, creating backdrops, view-points.

Exploration of how artists distort portraits. Exploration of a range of photographers, designers and artists who create distorted images. 1st hand photography through various textures and surfaces and exploitation of camera functions to respond to the theme. Manual methods to manipulate images include paper folding, splicing, weaving and Photoshop/ app based techniques.

Developing understanding of distortion through digital editing and acquisition of more complex Photoshop processes and camera functions.

Exploration of the meaning of abstraction in the context of its relation to figurative photography.

Exploration of the topic of Recycling and the links to the Textile industry. Exploration and development of the use of texture and pattern from primary photography. Exploration of the work of Emily Botelho. Introduction and development to the techniques of hand and machine embroidery with alternative materials to create textural samples.

Research into textures, creating primary imagery and studying the embroidery artist Emily Botelho. Experimentation with textures using the sewing machine, embroidery, applique and recycled materials. Development of ideas for textures through collage, drawing and printmaking. Creation of  an A3 textile response with developed textures and patterns.

Exploration of the theme of identity through portraiture in Textiles. Development of the use of pattern through print and primary photography. Exploration of the work of  Alison Headley and Bisa Butler, creating personal responses. Development of a textile portrait which incorporates pattern and identity.

Introduction to butterfly and moth imagery, development of primary imagery. Exploration of the artist Alison Headley.  Development of a series of patterns, using the medium of printing. 

Development and planning of a portrait which explores the transformation of an individual’s identity using the pattern created. Experimentation of  quilting and dying. Development and creation of a portrait response which is at least A2 size, using the techniques developed.

Exploration of the theme of Organic Structures and the influence on the fashion and textiles industry. Exploration of designers such as Iris Van Herpen, Alexander McQueen and Issey Miyake. Development of fabric manipulation in response to primary imagery. Completion of two fashion design artist research and responses, including illustrations and textile experiments, linking to organic structures.

Exploration of bones and shells and the parallels between the natural structures and understanding through primary imagery. Further exploration of fashion designers inspired by organic structures.

Research into the work of relevant artists such as Joseph Cornell developing an understanding of how collected items can convey a message. Focus on beliefs, ideas and interests in own world to collect relevant items. Items will be thoughtfully arranged in containers and photographed. Development of recording skills using the formal elements line and tone in large scale observational drawings. Experimentation using printmaking techniques such as mono and lino.

Development of media experimentation through further printing methods using the collagraph technique, expiration of texture & shape when creating layered collagraphs from 1st hand photographs. Exploration of drawing techniques such as gesture/blind contouring/negative space and mark making in a series of life drawing workshops and activities delivered.

Development of ideas through mind mapping & artist research and analysis. Independent ideas based on the ‘My World’ theme. Choices will be researched and presented in sketchbooks and discussed in group presentations. 1st hand resources created through new own photographs that are annotated and justified.

Recording from 1st hand photographs to create large scale oil paintings using the grid technique to ensure accurate use of proportions. Research into oil paints and making comparisons to other mediums such as acrylic paint. Exploration of ‘fat over lean’ technique, layering and colour mixing. Development of the understanding of colour grounds. Development and refinement of ideas further through research.

Production of personal response showing clear links to work of others. Exploration of media and techniques appropriate to specific ideas and intentions. Consideration of scale, proportion and application of media is a particular focus. Outcomes will show confident use of chosen medium.

Extensive research on chosen topic. Exploration of artist research and analysis. Experimentation of appropriate media and techniques. 1st and 2nd hand observations. Development of ideas showing clear reference to the work of others. Development of ideas to a personal response. Production of personal response. 3000-word essay.

Exploration of how typography can be influential in design. Understanding how images are created using only type. Production of primary photography and use of personal image reflection. Creation of a typographic design that suggests an image through its composition.

Exploration of how typography can be influential in design. Understanding how images are created using only type. Production of primary photography and use of personal image reflection. Creation of a typographic design that suggests an image through its composition.

Exploration of the theme of Art of Music. Understanding and the exploration of  the basics of composition and typography. Exploration of the meaning of Onomatopoeia and how this can be represented visually. Development of primary “typeface”.  Creation of “found” typography through primary photography.

Exploration of the theme of Art of Music. Understanding and the exploration of  the basics of composition and typography. Exploration of the meaning of Onomatopoeia and how this can be represented visually. Development of primary “typeface”.  Creation of “found” typography through primary photography.

Audit of skills – development and refinement of Lumen printing/ photograms and camera obscura.

Exploration of conceptual photography – developing an understanding of the message and meaning. 1st hand photography through chosen topic with clear inspiration from chosen artists and photographers.

Exploration of analogue – development of the appropriate techniques and processes showing clear inspiration from chosen artists and photographers.

Re visit of Darkroom practices – Film/Photo processing, lumen, cyanotype and photogram production.

Extensive research on chosen topic. Exploration of artist research and analysis. Experimentation of appropriate media and techniques. 1st and 2nd hand observations. Development of ideas showing clear reference to the work of others. Development of ideas to a personal response. Production of personal response. 3000-word essay.

Exploration of how costumes communicate the details of a character’s personality to the audience, and help actors transform into new and believable people on screen or on a stage. Developing understanding of how costume designers need to be able to embody the character and their story. Exploration of the elements of design and the fundamental aspects of any visual design which include shape, colour, space, form, line, value, and texture which should be considered dependent on narrative, practicality and time periods. Research of chosen era. Creation of samples and designs that consider colour, pattern and technique to successfully portray the characters.

Development of a series of mark making/ patterns considering colour and time periods using primary photography in a variety of media from ink to stitch and using learned techniques that are appropriate. Development of a larger concept from initial ideas into concepts with drawings and annotations. Creation of  a response which answers the brief aesthetically and emotionally to connect to the story/ character you are following.

Extensive research on chosen topic. Artist research and analysis. Experimentation with appropriate media and techniques. 1st and 2nd hand observations in the appropriate media.