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A1: Response to Surface/Texture (Term 1-2)

This first assignment will start off your exploration into the given theme. Throughout the assignment you

will produce a variety of development/experimentation work that will lead to your own response to your

chosen area of enquiry. Remember your outcome can take its shape and form in the sense of a wall hanging,

image transfer, textile sculpture, stitched painting, cushion or garment. There is no limit on scale or

media; cross boundaries with your materials and techniques. Remember this is ART TEXTILES!

Throughout term 1-2 you will be expected to produce the following in terms of quantity of work. However,

this will vary from pupil to pupil:

Full A3 sketchbook with evidence of:

1. First and second hand observational drawing

2. Experimentation in a wide range of media including machine embroidery, fabric manipulation,

print, embellishment, painting, collage and photography

3. Strong links visually/written to the work of other artists, craftsperson’s and photographer,

demonstrating competent analytical skills

4. Evidence of planning and recording of your idea/thoughts

A final outcome or sustained piece of work in response to the given theme. The time spent on your

final piece could be anything from 10 to 20 hours.

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Sketchbook Pages:

Your sketchbook is a creative document that contains

both written and visual material. It accompanies the

main coursework project and should include items such

as: drawings, paintings, media trials, photographs

(Note: photographs taken should be clearly labelled, so

examiners know the work is yours and reward you for it;

those sourced elsewhere should be referenced or

acknowledged as second-hand imagery); and references to

the work of others. It is a place for exploring,

planning, drafting and developing ideas – for testing,

practising, evaluating and discussing.

Some guidance to your pages:

Every page should have a background, painted,

dyed, printed

Every page should have a title

Every page should contain an element of

drawing/sourced imagery

Every page should be annotated

Remember not every drawing/sample you do needs to be a

finished work of art. You can use your book for rough

notes, thumbnails and quick ideas too.

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Supported studies:

You can support your exploration of your theme in a

variety of ways.

Lively and experimental observational drawings

Draw with a variety of media in and outside of your

sketchbook, the more the better. Play with composition,

space and your use of colour. Gain inspiration form the

work of others and the techniques that they use.

Materials: Pencil, charcoal, oil pastel, paint,

watercolour, ink, chalk. Use different materials to

create marks/textures; feathers, sticks, fabric, card

etc. Your drawings can take the form of textures; can be

very abstract or very detailed.

Photographs of inspiration

This could be from still life, the outside environment

or anything that inspires you and is relation to your

chosen direction. Talk about your photographs,

manipulate them using Photoshop, bleach them, draw over

them, scratch into them, collage on top of them,

photocopy them and play with the scale.

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Experimentation with materials

Respond to the work of other artists, your own

observation drawings and imagery through the use of

textiles. Draw with the sewing machines, sew into your

books. Experiment with a wide range of techniques such

as embellishment, print, batik, weaving, fabric

manipulation, dye techniques, resist techniques, photo

manipulation, and image transfer.

Communication

The key skill of communication is integral to the study

of AS Art Textiles and will be assessed as specified in

the mark scheme.

This involves, amongst other skills, the ability to:

1. Summarise the information found in many different

types of sources – e.g. books, galleries,

internet, journals

2. Use accurate and relevant information in the best

format for the piece of work you are doing

3. Make sure that written work is legible and that its

meaning is clear

4. Choose suitable images to illustrate your ideas

clearly

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In order for you to gain the maximum marks for your coursework it is important to meet the criteria set

by the examining board.

The four keys words to remember are:

DEVELOP-EXPERIMENT-RECORD-PRESENT

I will be marking you on your ability to:

Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources,

demonstrating analytical and critical understanding

Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes,

reviewing and refining ideas as your work develops

Record in visual and/or other forms, ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions,

demonstrating an ability to reflect on your work and progress

Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising

intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other

elements.

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