U6 - Architectural Forms Submission Checklist

Phich Rodaswaeng

UNIT 12 – Fine Art Materials, Techniques and Processes.

Initial Research, Photography and Drawing

·        At least 4 pages of research into 2 contemporary Architects. Include background information and analysis of some specific buildings/projects. Discuss materials, aesthetics (form) and function. Include good reproductions of the Architect's work and take care over presentation.

·        A selection of photos of modern Architecture (around school and elsewhere), print contact sheets of your shoot and include 8 - 12 of the best shots printed out at A4 or A5 scale.

·        At least one fully finished full page sustained careful pencil tonal drawing from your Architectural photos (this should represent at least 3 hours work).

·        A set of timed expressive drawings.

Mixed Media Collage

·        At least 4 mixed media collages based around your Architectural imagery.

·        2 pages of research into a collage based mixed media Artist or Illustrator, including personal analysis of specific works.

Paper Engineering

·        2 pages research into a paper engineering Artist (see previous post).

·        Any Laser-cuts that can be mounted flat (skylines or building facades) with some accompanying annotation briefly explaining the process (2 pages).

·        1 or 2 pages for contact sheet thumbnails of your paper city photos.

·        1 or 2 pages with some of your best shots printed larger (A5), these should basically unedited (some cropping may be beneficial).

·        A further 2 pages with some shots manipulated through PhotoShop - experiment with colour, layering and offsetting images, adding text and anything else you can think of.

Project Outcome and Evaluation:

·        Clear planning for your final piece over at least 4 sketchbook pages (and potentially larger studies in addition), this means both annotation and imagery outlining your intentions. The nature of the imagery will depend on what you planned, but it could take the form of painted studies, photos of 3D maquettes, compositional sketches, collage experiments etc.

·        Visual reference to at least one Artist whose work inspired or influenced your final piece (in depth analysis not required) 2 pages, identify Artist/s and include plenty of good reproductions of their work plus brief notes on how it is relevant to your own creative direction in this project.

·        A well resolved final outcome within a Fine Art discipline.

·        A thorough illustrated and word processed project evaluation for Unit 12 that closely follows the guidance issued.

UNIT 42 – Printmaking

·        A Gold Card print based on your Architectural source imagery. Include the plate and prints taken from it in your sketchbooks.

·        At least 2 pieces of ambitious and detailed monoprinting based on your Architectural photographs.

·        A piece of monotype reduction printing.

·        Photocopier experiments with your prints (inverts, colour adjustments).

·        2 pages of research into the prints of Michael Goro, with personal analysis of specific works.

·        A range of screenprinting experiments based on your Architectural imagery.

·        2 pages research into the screenprinting of Laura Slater, with personal analysis of specific works.

·        At least one piece of printing that is taken further and developed independently in some way – likely to be easiest with your screenprinting, consider intercutting/ collage/mixed media.

·        A thorough illustrated and word processed project evaluation for Unit 42 that closely follows the guidance issued.

The Project is due to be submitted on the first day back from Half-Term (Monday 5th November). You will need to sign Unit submission forms then. Please use half term wisely to make sure everything is complete. You all have some terrific work, so go the extra mile to ensure everything is presented effectively and evaluated thoroughly.
Good Luck!

L6 - Insect Project, Checklist of Work

        

Ralph Steadman

By the time you return from half term you should have completed:

• Insect mind map – 2 pages, rich with ideas, words, phrases associated with insects. Think literally and outside the box.
• Visual mood-boarding 2-4 pages, rich collaged pages of imagery and snippets of information, dictionary definitions etc. on the insect theme. Use https://www.pinterest.co.uk/
• Range of photos, contact sheet plus best shots printed larger. 20+ photos, best 4-6 printed at A5.
• At least 2 sustained drawings in the sketchbook (pencil tonal and another media e.g. biro) look hard and record as much detail as you can + include photocopy inverts of these.
• Large scale expressive drawings – ink and acrylic, charcoal mid-tone, photograph and print out for inclusion in the sketchbook.
• Photograms done with Ms. Mason.
• Digital work done with Miss Corrigan.
• Monoprint/s.
• A Gold Card print – plate and prints mounted in your books.
• 4 pages supporting research into an illustrator and a fine artist who explore different approaches to drawing. 

Choose one illustrator from:

• Ralph Steadman, Dave McKean, Tim Burton.

And one Fine Artist from:

• Egon Schiele, Alison Lambert, William Kentridge.

• As usual with research this should be thoughtfully presented, include several good quality images of the Artist's drawings along with brief biographical detail and some in depth personal analysis and justified opinions that relate to specific works. Describe what you see and refer to the formal qualities such as use of line, tone, composition, mark-making, media, scale etc. 

L6 - New Project. Insect Part 1

ART & DESIGN DEPARTMENT – 

BTEC ASSIGNMENT BRIEF                                                                                                                                       

Qualification	BTEC National Extended Diploma Art and Design
Unit Coverage	Part 1 of Project: U4 Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design Part 2 of Project: either 3D Design Materials, Techniques and Processes.                                       Or Fashion Design Materials, Techniques and Processes.
Assignment title	Insect Part 1
Teachers/Assessors	Mr. I. Bicknell/Mrs. V. Mason/Mrs. G. Bicknell/Miss. L. Corrigan
Hand out date	15 October 2018
Hand in deadline	Wednesday 14th November 2018 (Part 1)
Vocational Scenario or context	A Design studio has requested that you research into the idea of ‘Insects’ and produce a selection of 2D and 3D art work to be used as inspiration for future Art and Design work at the studio. Produce a body of work within a sketchbook that responds to both the anatomical shape and the expressive ideas of  insects.  You are asked to respond using observational drawing, painting, photography, photomontage, collage, print, type and three-dimensional ways of work.  This project is in 2 parts. Part 1 gives you the opportunity to explore and extend your experience of drawing, techniques and processes. You will concentrate on working from observation working expressively and in more controlled ways. Initial drawings will lead onto more individual pieces. There will be an emphasis on using observational skills and responding to the insects with a variety of techniques. Part 2 then asks you to apply this information within the following ways: a 3D Design context or a Fashion Design context. In addition to this brief please refer to https://btecartanddesignblog.blogspot.com/ for additional guidance throughout the project.
Task 1	Initial Research and Mind Mapping: ·         Consider the idea of an insect.  Write down words associated with these creatures - their character/behaviour as well as their physical appearance.  Consider what they mean to you, perhaps words such as predator, sting, poison, danger, energy, warrior, industrious, worker, queen, drone, community, hive, nest.   Produce an extensive brainstorm. ·         Start to collect information and visuals on these creatures, use Pinterest.  https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ Analyse differing parts of the insects - the abdomen, the proportional parts, the mandibles and shape of the head area, the segmented legs.  In every way begin to research information about these creatures that gives you a much deeper understanding of their features in as wide a way as possible.  Start to present this research in a sketchbook that pays homage to these creatures and widens our understanding of them.  Consider habitat, lifespan, diet, swarming etc.
Timescale for completion of this task:	Alongside practical work during first week of project, finished by Friday 19th October.
Checklist of evidence required:	·         2 pages of thorough and imaginative mind-mapping. ·         At least 4 pages of visuals and information regarding insects, this should be collaged into your sketchbooks and presented in a mood-board style.
Assessment:	Class crits, peer and teacher verbal feedback. Summative Unit marking.
Criteria covered by this task:	U4 C.P5
Unit criteria reference	To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
C.P5	Demonstrate development of ideas in response to a brief.
Task 2:	Visual Recording of the Insect through Photography, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Media: ·         Using cameras we will obtain a set of photographs recording insects set in resin (these will be provided). ·         Through a series of exercises we will respond to the Insects and create powerful observational pieces at various scales that explore shape, colour and mark-making.  Try to demonstrate fluency within the use of your materials. ·         We will develop our drawn studies through monoprinting, monotype reduction prints, wire and gold card relief printing. ·         Alongside this you will develop your photos, drawings and prints further through use of PhotoShop, scanning, overlaying and combining imagery. ·         This work should be supported by research into 2 relevant practitioners who explore different approaches to drawing. Choose one illustrator from: Ralph Steadman, Dave McKean, Tim Burton. And one Fine Artist from: Egon Schiele, Alison Lambert, William Kentridge.
Timescale for completion of this task:	Complete photography and drawing exercises before half term (Weds 24th October), we should also get some printmaking and digital work underway. Complete printmaking, digital work and supporting research by Wednesday 7th November.
Checklist of evidence required	·         Range of photos, contact sheet plus best shots printed larger. ·         Sustained and expressive drawings on a range of scales. ·         Variety of interpretations of the insects created through printmaking. ·         Digital developments from your prints and drawings. ·         4 pages supporting research into an illustrator and a fine artist.
Assessment:	Class crits, peer and teacher verbal feedback. Summative Unit marking.
Criteria covered by this task:	A.      P1, P2, M1, D1. B.      P3, P4, M2, D2. C.      P5, P6, M3, D3
Unit criteria reference	To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
A.      P1	Explain how materials, techniques and processes have been used in the work of Art and Design practitioners.
A.      P2	Explain how materials, techniques and processes are used to communicate creative intentions.
A.      M1	Analyse how materials, techniques and processes have been used in the work of art and design practitioners to communicate creative intentions.
A.      D1	Evaluate how materials, techniques and processes have been used in the work of of art and design practitioners to communicate creative intentions.
B.      P3	Demonstrate an exploration into art and design material, techniques and processes.
B.      P4	Demonstrate consideration of health and safety issues when exploring art and design materials, techniques and processes.
B.  M2	Demonstrate a confident exploration into art and design material, techniques and processes, showing clear consideration of health and safety issues.
B. D2	Demonstrate an in-depth and innovative exploration into art and design material, techniques and processes, demonstrating a consistent consideration of health and safety issues.
C. P5	Demonstrate development of ideas in response to a brief.
C. P6	Demonstrate application of suitable materials, techniques and processes to realise creative intentions in response to a brief.
C.M3	Demonstrate confident selection and application of suitable materials, techniques and processes to produce creative art and design work in response to a brief.
C. D3	Demonstrate innovative application of suitable materials, techniques and processes which imaginatively responds to a brief.
Task  3:	Collage and 3D exploration: ·         Make a series of collages using imagery generated in the project to date supplemented with various media. ·         Scan these collages and develop digital variations through PhotoShop. ·         Research 2 collage/montage based Artists. Select from Eduardo Recife, Kurt Schwitters, Hannah Hoch, John Heartfield, Robert Rauschenberg, Peter Blake. ·         Create 3D relief interpretation of an insect with panel pins into board wrapped with jewellery wire. ·         Produce a small scale 3D piece in modelling wire. ·         Experiment with laser cutting to create additional 3D work. ·         Record 3D work photographically.
Timescale for completion of this task:	By Wednesday 14th November, to allow time for specialist extension Unit work.
Checklist of evidence required	·         At least 4 mixed media collages. ·         Minimum 4 digital developments from Collages ·         3D relief piece. ·         3D wire model. ·         Laser Cut experiments. ·         Photos of 3D work.
Assessment:	Weekly class crit, peer and teacher verbal feedback. Summative Unit marking.
Criteria covered by this task:	A.      P1, P2, M1, D1. B.      P3, P4, M2, D2. C.      P5, P6, M3, D3
Unit criteria reference	To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
A. P1	Explain how materials, techniques and processes have been used in the work of Art and Design practitioners.
A. P2	Explain how materials, techniques and processes are used to communicate creative intentions.
A. M1	Analyse how materials, techniques and processes have been used in the work of art and design practitioners to communicate creative intentions.
A. D1	Evaluate how materials, techniques and processes have been used in the work of of art and design practitioners to communicate creative intentions.
B. P3	Demonstrate an exploration into art and design material, techniques and processes.
B. P4	Demonstrate consideration of health and safety issues when exploring art and design materials, techniques and processes.
B.  M2	Demonstrate a confident exploration into art and design material, techniques and processes, showing clear consideration of health and safety issues.
B. D2	Demonstrate an in-depth and innovative exploration into art and design material, techniques and processes, demonstrating a consistent consideration of health and safety issues.
C. P5	Demonstrate development of ideas in response to a brief.
C. P6	Demonstrate application of suitable materials, techniques and processes to realise creative intentions in response to a brief.
C.M3	Demonstrate confident selection and application of suitable materials, techniques and processes to produce creative art and design work in response to a brief.
C. D3	Demonstrate innovative application of suitable materials, techniques and processes which imaginatively responds to a brief.
Task 4:	Evaluation: ·         Write a thorough evaluation assessing the materials and processes explored, reflecting on own work produced in relation to the brief and showing awareness of health and safety implications associated with these media. Identify opportunities for further development of the skills covered in the project. More detailed guidance on this task will be given.
Timescale for completion of this task:	By Wednesday 14th November
Checklist of evidence required	·         An illustrated and word-processed evaluation of at least 800 words.
Assessment:	Summative Unit marking.
Criteria covered by this task:	D.      P7, P8, M4, D4
Unit criteria reference	To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
D. P7	Explain how own use of materials, techniques and processes met the brief.
D. P8	Explain how the exploration and application of materials, techniques and processes has developed own art and design practice, making suggestions for further skills development.
D. M4	Analyse how own exploration and application of materials, techniques and processes met the brief, making detailed suggestions for further skills development.
D. D4	Evaluate how own exploration and application of materials, techniques and processes met the requirements of the brief, making in-depth and insightful suggestions for further skills development.