Students will start the course by completing an A6 visual journal on the theme of Juxtaposition by studying the work of Ukrainian photographer Boris Mikhailov. They will start by taking their own Mikhailov inspired photographs and add text from exploring a range of sources such as song lyrics, prose, religious scripture, poetry and their own memories.
Through this exploration they will weave in workshops in a variety of media including oil painting, 3D work, collage, silk screening, colour theory and printing.
Students will be given regular 1:1 tutorials as well as individually tailored feedback to suit the learning style of each student.
Develop the individual:
Students will reflect on their own memories and influences. They will also use photography to record their experiences and the experiences of those around them.
Create a supportive community:
Students will look at extremes in society and the self. This may be looking at extremes of wealth, culture, celebrations. The students will be on the look out and report experiences they see around them.
Students will look at two photographers Saul Leiter and Willian Eggleston who both take beautiful photos of seemingly mundane places. They will respond to these artists and continue to explore ways they can find beauty in the mundane.
After developing a final piece two dimensionally they will then move onto 3D interpretations using assemblage of found/ mundane object that we see in everyday life.
During this term, students will work independently to create an outcome showcasing the best materials, techniques, imagery and concepts explored so far in the course. They will look at various artists including Dada artists and Sarah Lucus
Students will be given regular 1:1 tutorials as well as individually tailored feedback to suit the learning style of each student.
Develop the individual:
They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.
Create a supportive community:
This is a practical unit with some written element in which candidates are expected to develop a personal investigation that they have decided on, with support from their teacher. This can be based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished piece or pieces. The practical elements should be linked with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, designers or craftspeople. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit.
Students will be given regular 1:1 tutorials as well as individually tailored feedback to suit the learning style of each student.
Develop the individual:
They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.
Create a supportive community: