COMPULSORY TASK:

This is your first opportunity to show your new teacher and your cohort your skills and creativity. We would like you to complete all of the tasks, which will feed into your A-Level portfolio, you must show consideration and presentation skills expected at A-Level standard and will be required to have with you on the first day to present to the class

Practical Sketchbook Work:

An artist investigation into two of the following artists - this should include at least three technical studies into their style and practice and should include detailed written annotation. This should be presented in your sketchbook and be between 4-6 pages as a minimum (A3). We will expect to see you working in a range of media. Sketchbooks are available from Springwood school shop.

Artists – Geoffrey Johnson, Juan Francisco, Paul Wright, Russ Mills, James Jean or Nanami Cowdroy.

Please make sure you read the required task carefully and have the expected work and information included.  Please make sure your sketchbook is named and any additional pieces of paper also have your name on. 

You can email Mr Eveson l.eveson@springwoodhighschool.co.uk for any questions relating to the task or the A-level course.

 

OPTIONAL EXTENSION:

A gallery visit to either a local or national gallery. You should collect primary source images of your visit as well as sketches from the venue, and pick up any leaflets detailing work displayed. This should consist of a minimum double page spread with your thoughts and reflections on the work and how it was exhibited.

 

COURSE MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Sketchbooks - available from Springwood School Shop.