TOOLS PROJECT PART 1

BTEC Extended Diploma 1^ST YEAR PROJECT

Jim Dine

Anna Held Audette - Scrap Metal

PROJECT:  Tools (Part 1).

SPECIALISM:  Fine Art.

CONTENT:

Working from direct observation we will be exploring a variety of media and approaches to image making. Our visual reference material will be a structural still life featuring Tools and other objects. We will start with some large scale sustained observational drawing, as we move through the project our focus will shift towards more expressive techniques. Over the course of the project we will use various drawing media, photography, paint and collage techniques. We will enrich our understanding of how Artists approach observational work through sketchbook based research.

Week 1: Observational Drawing/photomontage:

We will be producing a sustained observational drawing using Chalk and Charcoal on an A1 scale. Alongside this we will be undertaking some photography and creating some David Hockney style photographic "joiner" collages.

Some Pointers for your Observational drawing:

• Think carefully about your composition, how much of the still life arrangement should you include to achieve the most visually stimulating image? Don't go for an easy option, challenge yourself
• Look hard at what you are drawing, you should visually analyse shapes and tones and carefully observe how they relate to each other.
• Start by mapping out your composition in line, then start adding tone. Often it is easiest to start the tonal work by identifying the extremes of light and dark, ensure you establish these tones boldly, then start looking at the subtleties of tone in between.
• Use the charcoal and chalk with confidence, you need to approach your piece with energy and enthusiasm, don’t be afraid of making mistakes. 
• Look around you and learn from the approaches of other people in the group.

Week 2: Expressive Approaches

In the second week of the project we will explore further media and approaches to image making, working quickly to produce a range of pieces. We will aim to use ink, paint and collage to produce these images. Further guidance will be given as we tackle these pieces.

ASSESSMENT:

You will be marked on how effectively you:

•      Demonstrate confidence and skill in handling media.
•   Show willingness to experiment and embrace new approaches enthusiastically.
•      Select and resolve compositions.
•      Observe and record.

REFERENCES:

For Photography: David Hockney.

For Still Life/Tools: Jim Dine, Chaim Soutine, Euan Uglow, Anna Held Audette.