art & design 2012 entry
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Art & Design Course LeafletTRANSCRIPT
What�is�Textile�Design?
Lizzy Jackson AS Textile Design
What�support�will�I�receive?
Rebecca Dixon A2 Textile Design
Hannah Owen A2 Textile Design Hannah Rodick AS Textile Design
A range of supportive measures are designed for you to succeed. Lesson structure
places great emphasis on teaching and learning and within Art and Design a one-to-
one approach is very much in evidence. Lessons are only one aspect of course
delivery. Individual tutorials enable students to discuss their progress in more detail.
Homework provides the opportunity for a weekly assessment and feedback on
progress, whilst unit feedback is more detailed. Opportunities exist for students to
work in the studios over lunch, break times and after college. Tutors offer support in
suggesting suitable gallery visits and sources of information for research purposes.
Technical support is available in terms of support staff who will assist in workshop
procedures. Tutors are open and friendly and lessons are lively and engaging. We
have received the highest praise for student support in inspections of the department.
Many students go on to study the Art Foundation
National Diploma, and then access Higher Education.
There are many universities offering courses relating to
Textile Design. These may include Women’s Wear, Men’s
Wear, Styling, Marketing and Fashion Photography.
What�will�the�courseprepare�me�for?
Texture, surface, natural form, dreams and cities
are a few of the diverse influences used to inspire
creative and innovative design ideas within the
areas of Textile Design.
Students explore visual information to develop
creative investigations into textiles and fashion.
Experimentation into techniques and processes
includes stitch, print, dye, knit and garment
construction, to develop understanding of shape,
form, pattern, texture and colour.
All practical work is underpinned by critical
analysis of appropriate sources. Students are
encouraged to visit exhibitions and galleries.
Research methods including drawing, collecting,
and mood boards will be used to generate a
wealth of ideas. Students’ diverse and individual
approaches can be realised in a variety of
outcomes including fine art textiles, fashion
design, illustration and textile design.
AS/A2 Textile�DesignExam Board:AQA
Peter FrostHead of Department
Graphic Communication Tutor
Mark BradleyFine Art Tutor
Elizabeth OliverFine Art &
Photography Tutor
David FoxGraphic Communication Tutor
Meet�the�Staff
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The broadest of all the individual specialisms,
Fine Art covers a wide variety of media and
techniques.
These include traditional drawing, painting and
sculpture alongside the more contemporary
installation art, film, photography, printmaking,
performance and digital imagery. You will have the
opportunity at A2 to develop these interests further.
Students are encouraged to explore media to the
full in order to best express their ideas.
What�is�Fine�Art?
Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher
Education. There are many universities offering courses relating to Fine Art including:
Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Performance, and Interactive Arts.
The Advanced Level Fine Art course will give you a broad base of art skills and practices.
What�will�the�courseprepare�me�for?
Vikki LeechTextile Design Tutor
Claire PenkettPhotography Tutor
Technical�Support:John Whittingham
Katie Shallcross
Maxine Lee
The Department is certainly busy and has a lively atmosphere, which we believe to be
conducive to learning. Students who have been interviewed, without exception, comment on
the supportive, friendly nature of the tutors and the progress, satisfaction, enjoyment they have
experienced in the department. The tutors are committed to providing the highest quality
teaching and learning possible.
All art subjects are housed in the recently opened, two-storey Centre for Art and Design
offering superbly equipped studios and the latest technology. Computer facilities are available
in separate suites. All computers are equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and
Premiere. There is a dark room, kiln room, dye room, sewing room, and workshop. There are
nine specialist art tutors and two technicians in the department.
Every effort is made to display student work with the highlight of the year being the Creative
Arts Evening which features an exhibition of art and design work. Talented and conscientious
students could achieve our annual financial award.
What�is�the�Art�&�Designdepartment�like?
Meet�the�Staff
Elisha Cieslar A2 Fine Art
Emma Gifford AS Fine Art
Erin Bradley AS Fine Art
Claire Lynn A2 Fine Art
AS/A2 Fine�ArtExam Board:AQA
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Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher
Education. There are many universities offering Graphic Design courses. The focus of study can
vary, from Advertising to Illustration, Animation to Creative Direction and Web Design. The AS/A2
course will develop your ICT skills and photographic skills, as well as allowing you to explore a
wide range of art practices. Employment opportunities are varied in graphic design and span
the world of publishing, animation, TV, web design, typography and music.
What�will�the�courseprepare�me�for?
How�can�I�enrich�my�studies?The department organises a three day visit to London each year, usually taking in the Turner
Prize. Major galleries and museums are visited including Tate Britain and Modern, V&A,
National Portrait Gallery, and Whitechapel.
You are also encouraged to visit the museums and galleries in the area, including Tate
Liverpool, Walker Gallery and:
• for 3D Design students, the Bluecoat Display Centre and Whitworth Gallery;
• for Textile Design students, the Bluecoat Display Centre, Harris Museum, Platt
Museum of Costume, Whitworth Art Gallery;
• for Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography students: Urbis, Cornerhouse
and Open Eye.
Stephanie O'Hara
AS Graphic Communication
Abygail Bradley A2 Graphic
Communication
Amy Francis AS Graphic
Communication
Matthew Riley
A2 Graphic Communication
It’s about communication – visual
communication using words, images,
ideas, sounds and movement. Graphics is
grounded in the world, culture and
commerce that surround us.
Using technology alongside the more
traditional art forms (drawing and painting)
you will explore project-based
assignments. Based on the commercial
world of graphic design, projects will
develop skills in communication,
collaboration and presentation.
Students have the opportunity to
experience: surface graphics, typography,
photography and image manipulation, TV
identity and promotion, animation and
motion graphics.
What�is�GraphicCommunication?
AS/A2 Graphic�CommunicationExam Board:AQA
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