UNIT 4: Week Four and Five

Lesson Aims: To link your practical work to the work of a relevant artist/designer and create a series of samples in response to their work.

Lesson Objectives (during these lessons you will):
1. Create a series of samples in response to your chosen artist/designer 3-4
2. Ensure your samples are responding using techniques used by your chosen artist/designer
3. Research your chosen/artist designer
4. Write up your research (min 300 words) 
5. Present the work on board 3/4 'Artist Research'

TASKS

1st double lesson

1. Select one of the images of your artists work and produce an 'artist copy' sample - recreate the piece of work by your chosen artist/designer in a fabric sample. 

2. If you complete this sample look ahead to homework and/or the 2nd double lesson tasks

HOMEWORK

1. Ensure 'artist copy' sample is complete

2. Select images/observational studies relating to your own theme to work from - photocopy 

3. Complete a second sample working from your own images but using techniques/materials related to your chosen artist/designer 

DEADLINE: for next lesson

2nd double lesson

1. Working from your own images/observational studies create 3 further fabric samples in the style of your artist/designer

2. Ensure you are concentrating on recreating the detail and colour from your observational studies, you may crop into the images or produce a range of repeat patterns. 

HOMEWORK

1. Complete write up of artist research - if you need help refer to this help sheet! 

2. Ensure you have print credit for next lesson - you will be using the photocopier/printer 

DEADLINE: for next lesson

3rd double lesson

1. Discuss and plan your final piece - consider the time restraint - 15 hours and technical ability - this should be your best piece for the A level

2. Create a mind map to show a range of possible ideas - include details of the potentials/limitations of the idea.  Decide on what you would like to make  

3. Create a detailed paper version of your intended outcome 

Fashion: Create a paper garment using photocopies of samples/observational work on the mannequin 

Interiors: Use photocopier, Photoshop or collage to create composition 

4. Ensure you photograph the pieces you have created

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PAPER DRESS INSPIRATION
Check out Fashion by Mayhem! A 4 year old who creates paper dresses! There's a great video on this post of one of her pieces being created as well!

HOMEWORK

Create a new set of samples focusing on colour, textures or patterns to use on your final outcome.  Remember not to repeat yourself and to develop imagery and ideas in relation to your final piece idea. You should create 4 samples. 

DEADLINE: for next lesson