Are you studying Level 2 or Level 3 Art & Design at South Downs Campus in September? If so, you’re in the right place!
This information will help you get a head start with developing ideas and concepts for your first project in Art & Design. Building these foundations will help you to feel more confident and show us your capabilities prior to you starting your course in September.
Did you know? The art industry is the biggest growing job sector: 11% compared to 1% in other jobs. 50% of these are in the south across a range of different creative industries.
Capturing images of everyday life, of people doing everyday tasks and portraits of
people through the decades has been a really important part of commenting on
society; even more so in recent times.
Document your experiences at these unusual times, over the past 2 years & the
unusual experiences we have all had. We want you to look at your everyday life and
routine during this period.
● Task 1: Photograph and draw things that you use through the day e.g. phone,
toothbrush, things you eat & packaging; 20 photos, and at least 6 drawings.
● Task 2: develop these images by creating: 3 collages either by photocopying them, or gathering other resources to create the image & 3 paintings (not just on paper. Think about upcycling something to drawing, collage and paint on eg cereal & cardboard boxes, plastic items, old fabric.
● Task 3: Write a reflection on what you have done (200 words): what, how & why?
Your task is to research and explore a range of art and design pathways, identify some work that you like, and to then respond creatively through a series of drawings or photographs.
This is an opportunity for you to start thinking about different pathways, try out some techniques and to show us what you are interested in.
Begin by thinking about the different pathways within art and design – this could include fine art (painting, sculpture, installation etc.), graphic design (logos, typography, posters), illustration, photography, textiles, fashion, product design, architecture and so on.
Then try to find some work within your chosen pathway that you find inspiring. Here are some suggested starting points for your research, but feel free to explore beyond them.
Online Resources
https://www.behance.net/search/projects
Gallery Sites
https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/art-on-display
https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections
Once you have found some inspirational images and ideas, it’s time to produce your responses. These should not be direct copies of existing work, but rather interpretations or explorations of what you found inspiring. Consider using particular elements (textures, shapes, colours, lines, compositions), materials or ideas that you find in the work to produce work based on things around you.
Aim for variety in your responses. You might do a quick sketch, a more detailed study, or an experimental series.
Bring your research, collected images, and your responses with you to enrolment. We look forward to seeing what you create!
Look at this to help develop your outcomes:
Young Artists’ Summer Show 2022 | Exhibition | Royal Academy of Arts
Age of the image episode 4 part 1 & 12: online each only 10 minutes long:
Age of the Image 4 – Fake Views
The art industry is the biggest growing job sector in the UK: 11% compared to 1%
in other jobs & 50% are in the south across a range of different creative industries.
Ben Archer
Emma Plato
Karen McKeown
Paul Parsons
Martyn Baldock
We look forward to seeing you soon!
