Art and Photography Transition Project These are strange

Art and Photography Transition Project These are strange times for us all but particularly students who have not had chance to complete courses and finish what they set out to achieve. We have set a small project for you to complete over the summer so that you are keeping in touch with your creativity.

task 1 - photography Andrew Curtis The theme of the photography project is ‘Sanctuary’. Think about what this means to you at this time. Do the following to give you some ideas- Look up the word in thesaurus or dictionary - Ask your family what this means to them - Write down some thoughts and ideas - Think about how these can be translated into a photograph. - Look at the following websites to give you some ideas https: //www. canva. com/learn/10 -inspiring-project-365 -ideas-takephoto-day-keep-creative-block-away/ http: //100 photos. time. com/ David Ryle

A ’good’ photograph includes some of the following elements – Compelling Composition/layout. Think about the viewpoint and the way the shapes within the image interact with each other. – Display Of Emotion. Some photographs affect the way we feel and this can be very powerful – Simple Storytelling. Some photographs tell a story or parts of a story like this one by Cindy Sherman

– Unique Moments. If you have your camera or phone on you all the time it is possible to capture something very special – Unique Lighting and Colour. Think about the lighting and where the source of light is as this can affect the mood of the image

task 2 -evaluation Select 6 photographs and put the photographs together to see them as a whole series. Think about how they reflect your idea of ‘Sanctuary’. This can be done by printing them out, putting the images together digitally whichever you can do practically or that you choose to do. Bill Armstrong Sally Mann

Evaluate the photographs you have taken and write about them using these prompts: Is there an underlying theme that shows through? § Expand on this. Explain your ideas about Sanctuary and how these photographs reflect it. How do they reflect how you feel during this time? § Is there something about the light and shade, the viewpoint or the objects that are reflective of your mood or the situation you are in? How could you develop these photographs further? § Could some be enhanced with more colour or by using monotone? § Look at this link and see how you might experiment with these images and describe the changes you have made and how they might enrich the image. Matthew Brandt uses water to affect the image. https: //www. studentartguide. com/articles/creativephotography-ideas

task 3 - research § art 2 day is a great resource to find some contemporary photographers that may link with your own practice. You can subscribe for a donation but you can access the areas you need without that. § On the following slides there are some suggested photographers that would be good to find out about and whose work may link to your own and enable you to reflect on your thoughts and ideas. Adam Krawsky

John A Chakeres Francoise Delfosse

written response Choose one of the suggested photographers or use any of the artists from this powerpoint and use the following prompts to help you think about the artist/photographers practice and how it could inform your own. This work reminds me of……. . …. makes me wonder if…. …inspires me to… I selected this artist because. . . This artist linked to my initial photography through…. The story/idea behind the work could be…. By looking at this photographer it has given me ideas to investigate…. . Research the artist/photographer online and see if you can find a quote or information about the piece of work from the artist/photographer or an art critic which enriches your understanding or supports your thoughts about the meaning of the work. Christophe Lacrot

Adam Pizurny Jeffrey Milstein

task 4 – drawing or painting Drawing is used by artists, designers, mathematicians, geologists and many more as a way for explaining, understanding, recording, discovering. It is basic yet can be as complicated as you make it. For task 4, explore drawing or painting and create 1 or 2 responses on a small or larger scale. Here are some suggestions: Suggestion 1 § Draw from one of your photographs. You can create an accurate representation using tone, detail and form § Use line drawing or just a tonal drawing § Create a painting from one of your photographs Create some sort of response to your photography through drawing or painting and describe what you have discovered through this process. Gillian Lambert

Olivia Kemp Suggestion 2 Try out different materials to draw with such as sewing or using digital apps. Create complicated pieces through layering and adding more drawing and text as in doodles. David Hockney

Suggestion 3 Draw on top of photographs, book pages to create new links, thoughts and meanings. Dryden Goodwin Tom Philips Charlotte Mann

Suggestion 4 -Drawing with Light https: //www. instructables. com/id/How-to-Light-paint-With-an-IPhone/ https: //www. dpreview. com/news/1560596722/pablo-is-a-long-exposure-and-light-painting-app-for-the-iphone

https: //www. reddit. c om/r/i. Phone 11/com ments/dh 6 qx 2/my_a ttempt_at_light_pain ting_with_the_iphon e_11/

Geraldine Georges

Suggestion 5 If you prefer, use the following to stimulate some ideas 1. Create an image that explains your reasons for choosing this subject 2. Draw a flat object 3. Without copying their work, create an image that shows who your favourite artist / designer / photographer is 4. Describe a piece of work you have seen in an online gallery 5. Create an image of something that has grown old 6. Create an image of something that changes 7. Create an image of a collection of objects that you cherish 8. Make something 3 D 9. Use a new material 10. Describe what you have learnt from this process

task 5 - presentation Present the photographs and the drawings in a thoughtful way. Present them separately or integrate them together. Add words, collage, book pages and remember breathing space. Incorporate a poem or lyrics that link to your work and the feelings it evokes. Think about it carefully and keep it simple but effective or just leave the work as it is. Be sensitive to work you have created.

Photographic presentation ideas

Think about the scale-small to make it feel intimate or a larger scale for a different impact. Keep the presentation simple if you want.

task 6 – welcome to brooksbank In summary: § 10 photographs § Reflect on the photographs § Research a photographer or artist § 1 or 2 drawings or paintings § Present them in some form… or not! § Bring them to your art or photography lesson We will let you know when to bring in your work and we will use it to get to know each other and we will work together to further develop your thoughts, skills and understanding. In the meantime, stay safe, take care of each other and be creative. https: //firstsite. uk/ https: //www. channel 4. com/programmes/graysons-art-club