Portfolio page 1 - Weeks 1 & 2
Below is an example of your portfolio page one. You will demonstrate your observational drawing skills through a combination of linear and tonal drawings of mechanical forms.
Top tip - draw your chosen objects from different angles to give your page variety.
Top tip - draw your chosen objects from different angles to give your page variety.
Duration of assignment:
2 weeks.
Class time and independent study time. Approximate length of time spent on each drawing 45-60 min no longer.You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
2 weeks.
Class time and independent study time. Approximate length of time spent on each drawing 45-60 min no longer.You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
Portfolio page 2 - Weeks 3 & 4
Below is an example of portfolio page two. You will demonstrate experimentation through mixed materials,photography, drawing and ceramics.
Top tip - pick an interesting tonal composition for your first tonal pencil study.
Top tip - pick an interesting tonal composition for your first tonal pencil study.
Duration of assignment:
2 weeks
Class time and independent study time.
Week 1 - Pencil tonal study & mixed media study.
Week 2 - Mono print and monochromatic study.You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
2 weeks
Class time and independent study time.
Week 1 - Pencil tonal study & mixed media study.
Week 2 - Mono print and monochromatic study.You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
Portfolio page 3 - Week 5
Photography
Below are two different examples of portfolio page three. You will show experimentation through photography and digital manipulation.
Top tip - use diagonal and close up compositions in your photography.
Top tip - use diagonal and close up compositions in your photography.
Duration of study:
1 week
Photography assignment.
Digital manipulation and mounting.You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
1 week
Photography assignment.
Digital manipulation and mounting.You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
Portfolio page 4 - Week 6
Cubism workshop
Below are some examples of the cubist workshop you will do in class.
Top tip - Try to build a simple instillation to stand in and think about matching the colours around you.
Top tip - Try to build a simple instillation to stand in and think about matching the colours around you.
Duration of assignment:
1 week
Cubist workshop in class
Digital manipulation and mounting.
You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
1 week
Cubist workshop in class
Digital manipulation and mounting.
You must annotate this process - explain what you have done and what you were thinking.
Portfolio page 5 - Week 7
Below are examples of Chalk and charcoal enlargement A2 size drawings.
Top tip - You could work from your photography.
Top tip - You could work from your photography.
Duration of assignment
1 lesson + independent study.
1 lesson + independent study.
Portfolio page 6 - Week 7
Second A2 study this time in colour.
Use a monochromatic or analogous colour scheme.
Top tip - Use pastel to blend tones or work in acrylic if you feel confident.
Use a monochromatic or analogous colour scheme.
Top tip - Use pastel to blend tones or work in acrylic if you feel confident.
Duration of assignment:
1 lesson + independent study.
1 lesson + independent study.
Portfolio page 7 - Week 8
Ceramic workshop
Below are examples of ceramic tiles developed from close up sections of mechanical drawings.
Top tip - These forms should become abstract.
Top tip - These forms should become abstract.
Duration of assignment:
2 lessons (double) for ceramic construction.
1 lesson write up of ceramic process with photos/diagrams to explain process.
2 lessons (double) for ceramic construction.
1 lesson write up of ceramic process with photos/diagrams to explain process.
Portfolio Independent development
Week 9
From week 9 to week 12 your portfolio will need to show evidence of a more personal response to the project themes.
Below are some examples of possible studio/final pieces.
Top tip - as you finalise your ideas draw some small a5 sketches showing composition and layout designs, 3 is a good number to show that you can work through multiple ideas on a related theme.
Below are some examples of possible studio/final pieces.
Top tip - as you finalise your ideas draw some small a5 sketches showing composition and layout designs, 3 is a good number to show that you can work through multiple ideas on a related theme.