This weeks update!

This week foundation students get more of a taste of independence with their development pieces from Blackpool. 

Using the primary sources gathered we have a variety or illustration, printing and digital photography/drawing techniques emerging into final pieces.

Looking forward to seeing the final pieces at tomorrow's deadline.

Graphic artist research.

Those of you completing research at home, please see the sheet below to annotate.

Also, consider colour swatches and sketches of how this relates to the environmental and man made structures researched during the Blackpool trip.

Blackpool trip continued...

Day 2/2 and the weather may have been cold and wet but nothing dampened our spirits.

We began with a spot of drawing of central pier.

A 40 minute study to start the day.

Then onto a spot of photography under the pier, recording the natural structures-looking at the barnacles and rust,

And sketching the man made structure of the pier itself.

Then after a walk on the beach, followed by lunch we headed to our next stop, Illuminasia.

This was by far the most inspirational part of the trip today.

The indoor illuminations were breath taking and the scale of the light sculptures were enormous, I can feel a light sculpture brief coming.

 Each room had a different theme and students were able to walk amongst the sculptures.

This sculpture was all made in situ over a six week period and the dog alone used over 650 metres of silk in top if a wire frame.

Just enough time to grab a quick bit of Blackpool rock, before we headed back home. 

Over 2 days we have collected enough primary research for the next 2 units and have had an amazing time. 

The weather was good to us and the rain stayed away until we got onto the train back to Manchester.

Blackpool trip time-man made structures.

We were all up bright, early and bushy tailed to meet at Piccadily train station.

After an hour trip we arrived safe and sound in Blackpool.

We explored the sights, looking for some iconic spots which we had been printing and drawing during the week so far.

After lunch we checked into our quaint bed and breakfast The Gramsford Lodge and started some drawing tasks before the illuminations began.

We all had fun with the light drawings on the beach.

And around South Pier

We especially liked the light trails of the illuminations and Ferris wheel.

We even managed to squeeze in a trip to the light exhibition at Grundy art gallery before fish and chips on the seafront.

It's been a great trip so far and looking forward to seeing Illuminasia tomorrow at the Winter Gardens.

Live brief-natural structures.

Find the live brief as discussed this week.

The deadline for this is Tuesday 3rd November.

The winner will be paid to produce the final design gor the company.

These can be as bright and creative as you like. Looking forward to seeing these after half term.

Wearable structures continue....

Another 24 hours later and although today was an independent study day, something tells me the wearable structure fairies have been beavering away.

Some beautiful hand cut work from group wallpaper.

Gorgeous.

And the structural transformation on the recycled books is visible.

The plastic bag group has developed most today.......... Keep posted for the final garments on Monday.

#exciting 

Micro structures comes to an end....

Some fantastic micro structures completed at the start of this week, in our box project inspired by Joseph Cornell.

Butterflies and dreams-Aimee Whyatt

Day of the dead by Emily Plant.

Tales and folkelaws by Joe Casey.

But one project finishes and another begins.

This week has all been about wearable structures made with paper or plastic.

Initial designs coming into fruition.

Recycled books.

Wallpapers.

Sticky backed plastic.

Plastic bags.

We were practicing material manipulation, fastenings, origami and plastic fusion.

We are waiting with baited breath for the final structures in all there glory, ready for the fashion shoot on Monday.

More photos and Zine to follow.

Fantastic foundation trip.

Fantastic trip to the Lowry and Imperial war museum.

The sun came out for us and inspiration was everywhere.

The structures were everywhere around the Quays.

The Imperial war museum was full of structures, shadows and sculpture.

Plenty to do and see!

Photography exhibition and some great prints for inspiration.

The Lowry Contemporary art exhibition didn't disappoint, leading to much discussion about conceptual art.

And you really could take some home with you.....honest! 6000 oranges down to the last 100.

The highlight of the trip was the helium ball-I had to pry them away.

Amazing kinetic, interactive art.

Great trip, fantastic weather and awesome company. 

Next trip......residential at Blackpool-can't wait!