Monday, 23 March 2015
Monday, 2 March 2015
A2 Photography & AS Fine Art Exhibition
A2 PHOTOGRAPHY
As part of the experimental stage for Unit 3, the A2
students were introduced to a number of different experimental techniques. Some
of these were art-based, including painting on the images, collage techniques
and sewing into the work. Some were darkroom experiments such as painting on
developer, sandwich printing and solarisation. Some were based around
distressing negatives, such as burning them, cutting them up and stitching into
them.
From this early experimentation, students set their own
brief; the final outcome was their choice. They all worked within the Fine Art,
Documentary or Fashion genre, and made further explorations into their themes
and techniques.
The work here represents some of their final pieces
from this or subsequent units and some of their earlier process work. Some
students kept things very straightforward with one experimental technique;
others took things further by combining techniques and ideas. The work you see
here crosses the boundaries of what Photography can be. It uses processes more
commonly associated with other art forms and changes the students’ relationship
with their photographs.
AS FINE ART
The
AS fine art students have just completed the coursework Unit 1. The project has
developed through research of both historical and contemporary artists and has
allowed the students to explore and develop their ideas by using a range of
processes and materials.
The
students have used a range of painting styles, collage, drawing techniques and
printmaking processes such as mono-printing, etching and drip painting to
create the work within the exhibition. The exhibition shows a selection of work
from across the year group to give an indication of the processes used.
This
exhibition showcases a range of final pieces which represent a culmination of
ideas and techniques. Students work with teachers’ guidance and support to
utilise their own strengths, skills and interests.
Monday, 2 February 2015
A2 Graphic Communication & AS Textiles Exhibition
AS TEXTILES
For Unit 1 the AS
Textiles students have produced a portfolio of work relating to the theme of
‘Seasons’. Each student chose one of the
four seasons and explored tracing, drawing and Photoshop responses which they then
developed into textiles. Following their experiments into surface pattern using dye, batik, print and stitch, students also explored constructed textiles in the form of weave and felt and 3D technique of wrapped wires. They then chose and developed the most successful ideas and choice of media towards an ambitious final outcome.
The images exhibited are final outcomes in the form of headwear which have created using a variety of textile techniques inspired by the students chosen season and the milliners Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy.
A2 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
Having completed
the AS course, Graphic Design students continue on to A2 to develop
their techniques and understanding of this creative discipline. Students
are invited to work through a series of exercises and topics which build skills
either in typography or illustration, their chosen “pathway”.
The work exhibited
here are just a few examples of the current A2 students output. These final
pieces evolve over a number of months, each student possessing a sizable
portfolio of development to accompany their Unit 3 coursework.
Towards the end of
the course students select from a choice of eight final outcome topics, making
personal choices which further develop and express their own intensions, skills
and disciplines. Despite following the same schemes of work, students all
arrive at their own unique, creative and personal outcomes.
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