A2 TEXTILES
As part of the experimental stage for
Unit 3, the A2 students were introduced to the process of screen printing to
develop their ‘Design Eras’ project. The project has evolved from the student’s
own research into a period of design from c.1850-1980. This has resulted in the
diverse range of responses you see in the exhibition.
These are final pieces for this part of
the project selected by each student from a variety of prints made on different
fabrics and combined with other surface patterning techniques. Some pieces
include layered designs utilising dye, batik, stitch or mono-prints to add
colour and texture. Others simply explore the layering of different colour
prints.
Following their experiments into
surface pattern and constructed textiles, the students will develop their most
successful ideas and choice of media towards an ambitious final outcome. This can take any form from within fine art
textiles, fashion textiles or textiles for interiors.
A2 FINE ART
The A2 fine art students are
currently working on a personal project as part of a portfolio unit. They were
given the theme of “Journeys”, which allowed them to explore a number of themes
such as physical travel from one place to another or metaphorical journeys such
as “the journey of life.” The project has developed through research of both
historical and contemporary artists and is currently within the exploration and
experimentation stages of development.
The students are using a range
of painting styles, collage, drawing techniques and printmaking processes such
as mono-printing, etching and lino 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.
The students will now begin to
refine their ideas and their use of techniques to create a final piece that
will be both personal and technically challenging. The final pieces can take a
range of forms from large A0 paintings to tiny A6 detailed drawings. Students
work with teachers’ guidance and support to utilise their own strengths, skills
and interests.
