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?
These are interesting articles that have been written due to COVID-19, which you
may find inspiring.
Top 10 most read articles on art and culture in 2021 | Creative Boom
Inspiration | Creative Boom
Art World Articles | Artnet News
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.
Tracey Lapworth
Ben Archer
Carla Allen
Emma Plato
We look forward to seeing you soon!
