CITIES, PEOPLE AND PLACES WEEK 1

 Cities,People,Places Project

 Week 1

Before the trip on Friday you should all begin to start the following:

• At least 4 pages of research into 2 contemporary Architects (see the project brief below for names). 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 from the College Architecture, print contact sheets of your shoot and include the best shots printed out at A4 or A5 scale.
• At least one full page sustained careful pencil tonal drawing from your College photos (this should represent at least 3 hours work). Choose a complex composition that will challenge you.

For this project you will need for the trip on Friday 28th February :

• Digital Cameras (book one out at photography ) and Cameraphones (with plenty of battery and memory capacity, also USB download cables or card readers if you have them.

For the project  

• Memory sticks/online space for saving your photos, save on Google Drive
• Purchase online an A3 sketchbook 
• Drawing media - pencils, fineliners, biros, erasers etc.
• Printing/photocopying credit.

CITIES, PEOPLE, PLACES PROJECT

UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA 1^ST YR

CITIES, PEOPLE, PLACES

UNITS COVERED

Please see link below for details of the unit criteria that this project covers. Assessment criteria is at the end of this project.

Unit 8 Developing an Art and Design Project

https://www.arts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/14243/Level-3-Diploma-and-Extended-Diploma-in-Art-and-Design-specification-v11.pdf

This project is designed to provide an opportunity for you to use the skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the previous units to respond to the requirements of an art and design project.  We have provided the title ‘Cities, People and Places’ and are planning a trip to London on Friday 28^th February to help you gain primary imagery. For the first few weeks you will work from these photographs to give you a drawing and mixed media base but then you will be asked to think up and write your own proposed idea based on your imagery and interests within this subject matter. 

Time 8 Weeks week starting 25^th February – 1^st April  

·         Week 1 –  Collecting primary source material, Photography, drawings, research, annotation

·         Week 2 and 3 –  Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed media, annotation (Formative feedback)

·         Week 4 - Devising own project based on findings and interests, writing Project Proposal Form, experimentation and development of imagery, further analysis of artists, looking at formats and ideas, experimentation

·         Week 5- Experimentation and development, annotation (Formative Feedback Point 2)

·         Week 6- Development, final pieces annotation of ideas and changes to project through

EASTER HOLIDAYS 6^TH-13^TH APRIL –DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES, ANNOTATION

·         Week 7 and 8 – Finalising outcomes, evaluation and annotation

WEEK 1 -3

In the first week of the project you will be drawing from photographs of modern architecture around the college before going on a trip to London to photograph modern architecture, characters and gain a sense of London as a place.  You will be visiting the skateboard area on the South Bank to capture a sense of people, characters and the Graffiti area. Take the opportunity to gather interesting viewpoints, candid shots of people and dynamic sense of place and location.  You can take groups of people, modern architecture, and places of interest.

Once back from your trip you will be generating original 2D and quick 3D responses to modern architecture from your visit to London.  You will develop project outcomes through a sustained development of imagery gathered from primary sources.  You will begin to develop responses using drawing, painting, collage and quick 3D responses.  

Week 4- 8

After a thorough exploration of imagery, you will develop your investigation further by producing one ambitious outcome. This outcome can be figurative or abstracted and can be in either 2 or 3 dimensions. 

Previous outcomes within this topic have been large scale paintings, set of prints, fashion garments, illustrations based on lyrics, graphic posters, 3D models, sculptures, jewellery, photography and animation.  You may wish to use this opportunity to experiment with the idea of specialist areas you may be interested in for next year. Throughout the project you will enrich your practical work with research into relevant modern Architects, and Artists whose work has been influenced by Architecture

GUIDELINES: 

• Ensure you begin the project with a range of high quality observational drawings. Good line drawings are particularly valuable as they reproduce well and can be used as a starting point for more experimental collage and mixed media work.
• Make the most of the trip, it is essential that you gather a rich and diverse body of imagery from the day. In addition to a sketchbook and basic drawing materials you will need to bring a camera (if you do not own one, borrow one or arrange to loan one from college).
• Once you have got your imagery you will need to be inventive and experimental in developing responses to it. As a group we will produce some printmaking and collage based images, but we would encourage you experiment widely with a range of the following approaches: 

Line Drawing

Photocopying

Tonal Drawing

Painting

Integrating Text

Paint Transfer

3D Maquettes

PhotoShop

Photo Montage

Collage

Mixed Media

Acetate Overlays

Monoprinting

Relief (gold card) printing

Film/animation

Sewing

Spray Stencils

Heat transfer

Sewing machine

• Imagery derived from modern Architecture lends itself towards abstraction, try zooming in on shapes, overlaying them, repeating and rotating them to develop interesting compositions.
• Be thoughtful in your use of colour, subtle neutral colours can be very effective, and may be more in keeping with your Architectural sources.
• Once you find an approach/idea that has potential you need to explore it thoroughly in a range of studies before attempting to resolve it in a final piece.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

·         Sketchbook including observational drawing, photography, developmental studies and research material.

·         A fully resolved project outcome.

·         Word-processed project evaluation (800 words).

REFERENCES:

Architects:  Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Frank Gehry, Cesar Pelli, Mario Botta, Renzo Piano, Shigeru Ban, Daniel Libeskind, Santiago Calatrava. 

Artists:  Lyonel Feininger, Maria Elena Vieira da Silva, Charles Demuth, Charles Sheeler, Naum Gabo, Ben Johnson, David Hepher, Richard Galpin, Carla Klein, Brendan Neiland, Robert Rauschenberg.

WEB LINKS:

www.artcyclopedia.com/                                         www.GreatBuildings.com/gbc.html

www.artnet.com/                                                       www.archinet.co.uk/index.html

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Project Title: Cities, People and Places
Learning Outcome			Assessment Criteria
Unit 8 : Developing an art and design project
1.	Understand the requirements of an art and design project.	1.1	Analyse the requirements and parameters of an art and design project.
2.	Be able to complete an art and design project.	2.1	Analyse a range of research sources to support an art and design project.
		2.2	Interpret research activity to develop ideas and creative proposals.
		2.3	Demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and develop an art and design project.
		2.4	Apply practical skills and theoretical knowledge and understanding to complete an art and design project within an agreed time-frame.
3.	Be able to evaluate an art and design project.	3.1	Critically evaluate an art and design project against the agreed requirements and parameters.

EVALUATION ROALD DAHL

   Deadline for this project is  MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY AT 4.30 PM 

    You will need to complete the checklist and evaluation plus provide  a rough copy of your booklet for us to mark.  I am awaiting details about how to send your booklet for printing at the print services and will update you on this as soon as I get them.  

   ROALD DAHL PROJECT EVALUATION

·         Discuss anything you feel was relevant to your work in the project, but ensure you answer the following questions in detail.  To pass this project well this task must not be rushed, you should try to analyse in in-depth ways.   We will be looking for intelligent answers that describe exactly why imagery is successful.  Use the Glossary at the end of this document to help you.   Evaluations should be at least 800 words long integrated with imagery.  Please make sure this looks professional and is presented well within your sketchbook. 

Starting out:

• ·         What Roald Dahl story did you choose to work with? What appealed about this particular narrative, which images and scenes  captured your imagination?
• ·        What was the point of producing storyboards for  this type of project? Did you find them useful? How important do you think these are within the planning process?  Discuss composition of shots identification of  the locations/props/models you would need? etc 

Your Photoshoots:

• ·         Describe how you went about your photo shoots. What lengths did you go to in order to source props/models/locations/make up?
• ·        Pick one photograph to talk about - how did you employ lighting, camera angle, composition, gesture and expression to achieve dramatic results?
• ·         Do you feel your photo shoots were successful? Are there any aspects of your shoots you would do differently if you had the chance to do it again, which ones and why?
• ·         Which photographer/s work did you research? How did their work appeal to you? Explain why you liked or disliked their imagery. Was this research helpful in terms of how to approach this part of the project? How did Photographers influence you?  Please be specific

Drawing and Printing:

• ·         What drawing techniques did you employ when responding to your photos, do you consider your drawings successful?
• ·         Which Illustrators  you researched really made a difference to your work? Did their work appeal to you or help you with your own images, how?
• ·         How successful were your prints, are there ways in which you could achieve even better prints in future?

Mixed Media and Photoshop:

• ·         Pick one collage to discuss in detail, what is effective?  how does this use of materials represent your scene? 
• ·         Which Illustrators who use a mixed media approach did you research? How exactly does their work appeal to you or help you with your own images?
• ·        How did you develop your work through PhotoShop?Talk about one image with reference to this and show a clear development of ideas using screenshots etc to explain your answers. Are you pleased with your PhotoShop images, why?

Your Final Book:

• ·         How did you  adjust existing images for final pieces?  How did you make images and spreads work together.  Discuss palettes, style of font, size and use of imagery to sum up your scene.   How did you feel this complemented your illustrations.
• ·         Did you encounter any problems resolving your book? How did you overcome these challenges?
• ·         Having looked at the  preview are you pleased with your project outcome? If you were to do it again what changes would you be tempted to make?

• The Project:
• ·         How do you feel you managed your time throughout the project, did you push yourself?
• ·         Identify two skills you have acquired or improved upon during this project.
• ·       Identify two areas you could improve upon in future projects.

       Glossary

      Please use this to help describe and discuss in detail         your process:

     Narrative imagery, storyboards, techniques, processes, drawing, painting, test pieces, story boarding, juxtaposition of text and image, physical properties, effects, uses, limitations, creative potential; media eg drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, photography, mixed media, cameras, scanners, computers, on-screen, printers, image manipulation,  mind mapping, primary sources mood boards, thumbnail sketches, visuals, collage, cut and paste; organise information eg found imagery, photographs, lettering, text, hand rendered and digital. 

WEEK 5 CHECKLIST

WEEK 5
So far you should have the following work in your books:

• Research into Roald Dahl and  Quentin Blake's illustrations for Dahl's books, include reproductions of his work, background information, analysis of Blake's style  (2 pages)
• Research into  the works of Roald Dahl, moodboards of these with brief analysis. 
• At least 3 pages of storyboarding for your photoshoot, this should be a mix of quick sketches and annotation.
• 1 or more pages showing some good examples of existing storyboards, with brief analysis ( Josh Sheppard).
• Research into one narrative photographer with fantastical elements - e.g. Annie Liebovitz, Ruven Afanador, Viona Ielegems, Tim Walker. 2 pages with imagery, background and some of your own analysis of a couple of specific shots, consider what practical steps went into creating the image we see. So discuss location, models, postures, costume, props, make up, composition, lighting, camera angle, post-production.

• At least 2/3  in depth photo shoots showing VARIED and different moments within your story.  
• Wallet prints from your photo shoot.
• Larger prints (A4/A5) of a range of your best edited shots

•  series of quick expressive drawings - if you want to add to/replace those we produced in class then do so!
• At least 2 sustained full page tonal pencil observational drawing from your photographs
• A 3rd full page observational drawing from your photographs, using  different media for this one - e.g. biro, fine liner, coloured pencils. This is an independent study task.
• At least one sustained piece of mono printing (A4 or A3), and at least 3 quick ones.
• At least 1 in depth sustained  Gold Card printing (A4 or A3), printed on varying backgrounds.
• 2 carbon drawings from photographs
• Research into 2 narrative illustrators, these MUST be at least one historical and one contemporary practitioner. In this research it is important to give background biographical information on each illustrator, analyse some specific images in terms of content, technique and media and justify your own opinions on the work. Write at least 600 words overall, and answer the questions about each illustrator on the previous post. Remember part of this writing must be a distinct section of analysis that compares the illustrators from different eras and describes how you feel illustration has changed over time. This covers comparisons of practitioners within your unit criteria and you will not be able to pass this project without it. 
• Using your own photographs as inspiration produce 2 interpretations of your images in the style of each illustrator you have researched - that is 4 illustrations in total. Take time over these and do your best to really replicate the style and use appropriate media.

• At least 6 collages using mixed media pieces using a range of media, some of these can be produced digitally, but there needs to be some hand produced imagery as well.  Some can be spontaneous but all should show a rigorous and highly creative use of experimental media. 
• To support this work you will need to add some research into 2 Collage based Artists with thorough analysis of their work. This research is essential evidence towards your Units, so do it well!  Identify your Artist and collect a range of good examples of their work. Discuss some specific images in depth - 
  
  
  • When was the image produced?
  • What do you think has influenced this Artist? 
  • Does the image have a commercial (or other) purpose? 
  • What media are being used? 
  • How is the image composed? 
  • What imagery is included?
  • Is text included? 
  • How is colour employed? 
  • What have you learned from looking at this Artist's work and how can you apply it to your own mixed media work?
  
  
  Some you might consider are Mario Wagner, Ben Allen, Nazario Graziano, Tim Marrs, Martin O'Neill, Eduardo Recife or Mark Powell

• This week we will be finishing off any further drawing
• and producing some typography to use within your book. You will need  approximately 20 images of photographs, print and drawing to make your book effective. We will start to help you select this week. 
• Next week will be putting your book together all week using Indesign and completing your evaluation.