GCSE 24 - 26 YEAR10
See the Student Art Guide here:
See the GCSE Handbook here:
Video showing how to compile a high standard GCSE sketchbook
This week's homework
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Week 5: on Page 8 of your sketchbook develop ideas for an "Developed Piece" in the Natural Forms project. A Developed Piece should take previously completed studies and make them larger, more intense, increasingly detailed. This week use only greyscale ie black to white, through grey. NO COLOUR. You should make between 3 and 6 studies. They should be annotated
Week 6: on Page 9 of your sketchbook develop ideas for another "Developed Piece" in the Natural Forms project. A Developed Piece should take previously completed studies and make them larger, more intense, increasingly detailed. This week use only COLOUR.
You should make between 3 and 6 studies. They should be annotated
Week 4: Task 1: on Page 7 of your sketchbook develop an idea for an "Developed Piece" in the Natural Forms project. A Developed Piece should take ideas previously completed and make them larger, more intense, increasingly detailed etc.
Extension On page 8 develop an idea for a second "Developed Piece"
Week 3 - On page 6 of your sketchbook, make an artists study of the natural forms work of Sarah Graham. See here for examples of Graham's work
Check the GCSE handbook for examples on pages 3, 7 & 8
Week 2 - On page 5 of your sketchbook, make an artists study of the natural forms work of Sarah Simblet. See here for some examples of Simblet's work
Check the GCSE handbook for examples on pages 3, 7 & 8
Holiday Homework
1 - on page 1 make a title page "Natural Forms"
2 - on page 2 make a page exploring colours: see here for examples
3 - on p 3 of your sketchbook, make a page exploring mark making: see here for examples:
4 on P4 of your sketchbook, make a study of an artist who uses Natural Forms
Week 1 - is catch up week. take this opportunity to finalise any
incomplete holiday homework. Respond to teacher comments.
Week 5 - On page 7 of your sketchbook, make an artists study of the natural forms work of John Ruskin. See here for examples of Ruskin's work
Check the GCSE handbook for examples on pages 3, 7 & 8
Week 6 - On page 8 of your sketchbook, make a range of drawings and studies of natural forms in a variety of materials. Look here at some examples
Week 7: On Page 9 of your sketchbook make an Artists' study of an artist of your choice. The artist must use Natural forms as key part of their subject matter. Look here for some examples or conduct your own research.
AND - read the GCSE handbook.
Week 8 On Page 12 make a 4 x light toned backgrounds in a range of materials. Use paint, tea, collage, newspaper, food dye etc.
Additionally, complete unfinished work and improve work that needs refining
Week 9 On the backgrounds you made on P12 make your own studies appropriate to your project. Do not use only pencil
Additionally, complete unfinished work...
Week 10; Make two backgrounds on P15. On these make your initial studies for your Main Piece in the NATURAL FORMS project. The Main Piece ideas should evolve from the best pieces you have made so far. Do not use only pencil.
Wk11 On Page 16, make a study for your MAIN PIECE. Ensure it is coloured and annotated. lay down a background first and draw on top of the background.
Wk12: On Page 17, make a second study for your MAIN PIECE. This also should be coloured and annotated and it should be a refined version of your initial piece. Make sure it is on a background.
Wk13: add appropriate studies to P13 and 14. Show off your drawing skills using a wide range of materials as you explore and refine the theme of Natural Forms. Make some beautiful images to be proud of. Individual tasks as negotiated with Mr Coultart in the lessons. Focus on layers, backgrounds and range of materials .
Wk13: add appropriate studies to P13 and 14. Show off your drawing skills using a wide range of materials as you explore and refine the theme of Natural Forms. Make a variety of beautiful images to be proud of. Individual tasks as negotiated with Mr Coultart in the lessons. Focus on layers, backgrounds and range of materials .
Wk14: add appropriate written and illustrated evaluation of the project. Follow guidance in GCSE Handbook or look at the Student Art Guide
Week 33: No set task this week, but ensure you are up to date with your homework in the "Me, Myself and I" project.
Week 32: On page 41 of your sketchbook, draw a pair of your shoes: Look at the link for some examples -
Week 31: On page 39 and 40 of your sketchbook, further development one of your ideas in a series of studies using a wide range of materials.
Week 30: On page 38 of your sketchbook, start some initial developments from the studies you have made thus far in the "Me, Myself, I" project. Use backgrounds, avoid using only pencil.
Week 29: Take some self portrait photographs or take portraits for other people.
Focus on the face, with cropping and close-ups. Try interesting angles and use props. Stick them on page 37
See some idea here:
Week 27 & 28 Gridded portrait: Technique and practice.
Use the technique shown in class to make a portrait drawing on page 36. Use the photo provided or select your own.
Have a look for a tutorial online or use either of these ones
Or for a more in depth guide, see here:
Week 25 Easter Holiday homework - Two tasks
On Page 34 of your sketchbook, copy two large eyes, one in colour the other in monochrome. see this board:
Task two: On page 35 make an artist study of a self portrait artist.
Use this board or do your own research.
Week 22- No Homework this week. All sketchbooks to be handed in to Mr Coultart
Week 21 - Find your own artist who has drawn or painted buildings and on P28, make an artists' study of their pictures of buildings.
Week 20 - On page 27 of your sketchbook, Stick in 4 backgrounds as shown in class and make a doorway sketch using 4 different materials; pencil, pen, and coloured pencil. Focus on texture, proportion and detail.
Wk 18 - Catch-up week. Please ensure you have completed the work on pages 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
Wk 17. On p 25 of your sketchbook make a collage/montage of textured building materials from studies
of brick walls, stone blocks, concrete, wood, metal & close-ups of doors etc. You can use the photographs you took in the lesson, search for your own images on the web, or use the images in this link.
Tip: for a visually successful piece, use photography and drawing. This can create a sumptuous image.
Wk14. Individual tasks as negotiated with Mr Coultart in the lesson. Final piece studies and sketches. Focus further on layers, backgrounds and range of materials