Term 2 12/13

Past students Amy Hall and Emma Hastry returned to Priestley College in November to discuss their experiences to date at Huddersfield University. The past students presented work to level 2 BTEC First Art and Design learners to inspire a current textiles project exploring fashion and interior outcomes. Amy spent 4 years at Priestley studying Art and Design from the BTEC First course and up to Art Foundation level before progressing to Huddersfield University. Amy shared her College experiences and the importance of study visits with the level 2 learners. Emma spent 3 years at Priestley College completing the BTEC level 3 Art & Design course and Art Foundation she expressed how she learnt vital skills here that she has continued to develop

further at HE level. Both Amy and Emma have been working towards live briefs to develop industry practice.

Amy and Emma also presented work to Level 3 BTEC Art & Design year 2 students offering guidance on University choices to help the Btec students who are currently completing UCAS applications and choices.

Art & Design tutor Sarah Astin said that the visit was a great opportunity for level 2 learners to see firsthand examples of fashion and interior outcomes for industry. The visit provided clear links to the vocational qualifications, industry practice and assessment criteria. The year 2 BTEC learners had a

Past students visit to share University experience with current learnersvariety of questions to help them make decisions for progression after College and found the talks very useful. The level 3 year 2 learners on the BTEC Art and Design course had an opportunity to question Amy and Emma about their courses and experiences at Huddersfield University. The year 2 learners found the Q&A session very helpful to aid their choices for progression after Priestley College.

Graphic Design students worked in collaboration with the Science department to produce 6 wall murials which were representative of the various disciplines within

that curiculum area. The stairwell had blank painted walls and required artwork to bring the space to life. The students took quite varied approaches to the challenge

Science Posters Projectof creating an image that would reflect the individual subject with outcomes ranging from sculpture, painting and typography.

Former Students

It was Guest speaker week in the Art and Design Department last week, 21ST-25TH January. The first and second year students were able to view the work of ex students who visited us from University. The students were in their first, second and third years and wanted to share their experiences of theirv respective courses and university life.

Laura- Beth HewertsonLeeds College of Art and Design, studying Fashion Promotion

Beth Joyce from Sheffield University studying Graphic Design

Jake Brennan from Lincoln studying Graphic Design

Laura ThompsonWirral College studying Fine Art

James Howard from UCLAN studying Advertising

Hannah Jones from UCLAN studying Graphic Design

Ross Kelly Fine Art now employed as a web developer, formerly of Priestley College

John Morriss presented his experiences of following a 3D Design Apprenticeship at TTE engineering

Industry

Guest speakers from industry covered a variety of pertinent topics relating to students developing their professional practice skills.

Ian Adams a graphic design product specialist shared his experiences of employment and the key requirements when working in industry.

Rob Rossington an ex student presented his work as a medical photographer at Whiston HospitalCaroline Mayoh from Inspiration 2 Action presented a workshop on developing employability skills.

Gill Sunderland spoke about Apprenticeship opportunities and Tony Mallon is visiting College on 2nd February to present his photography work to students, and develop a project with the team of

staff.

To view work by past and present students visit www.priestleygraphics.co.uk

Guest Speakers Week

Karis Brown a second year on the Extended Diploma in Art and Design recently completed a painting project as part of her course. She was rewarded by gaining the Department Superstar award for her hard work and committment. Karis was found painting away early every morning and late evenings completing her work.The largescale piece measuring 4’ x 8’ or 122cm x 144cm was inspired by graffiti artists and based on research into different aspects of family life.

On completion of the work it is being donated to Risley prison to hang in their family reception area waiting room and is intended to brighten up the refurbished environment. The charity Partners of prisoners have organised the work with the College

Karis Paints for a Charity

The Art and Design second year BTEC Extended Diploma students will be attending a trip to London between the dates of 6th-8th March. The students will be using the visit to gain inspiration and ideas that will inform their end of year Final Major Project. Students will be exploring the work of a range of contemporary and traditional Artists, Photographers and Designers. Throughout the duration of the excursion, students will be visiting a range of galleries including The V&A, The Hayward, The Saatchi, The Tate Modern, ICA and The Photographers Gallery along with taking in the sights and attractions London has to offer.

Art and Design BTEC Photography group went on a trip to Manchester last Thursday. It was an opportunity for them to get some images for their current project “Multi-Culture”. We travlled around the suburbs of Manchester capturing objects, people and places of interest. We also went to see the The Toxic Camera by the acclaimed British artists Jane and Louise Wilson.

Trips and VisitsTeaching Staff SpecialismsAndrea Marren Teacher of Art & DesignCurriculum Manager, Art & Design Specialist Areas:

Textiles for Fashion & Interior DesignInterior DesignPresentation TechniquesIndustrial Practice

Alistair Thompson Teacher of Art & DesignAssistant Curriculum Manager, Art & Design

Specialist Areas:Fine ArtDrawing and PaintingPrintmakingPhotography

Paul McConnell Teacher of Art & DesignAssistant Curriculum Manager, Art & Design

Specialist Areas:Digital Image ManipulationVector Drawing AdvertisingPublishing

Mark Eccleston Teacher of Design and Technology Senior Tutor

Specialist Areas:Industrial / Product DesignVisual Presentation Techniques

Gary Jones Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Wood, Metal, Ceramics and GlassFine ArtSculpture

Sarah Astin Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Printed Textiles and Surface DesignGraphic Image MakingMixed Media Arts

Lucy Jones Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:IllustrationGraphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite)Digital Photography and Image ManipulationMixed Media Arts

Gemma Beech Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Digital PhotographyImage ManipulationGraphic Image MakingIllustration and Mixed Media

Steven Lane Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Drawing and Painting3D ContructionEnvironmental Intervention/Installation workConceptual Art

Christina Tyler Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Fashion, Design and Textile ArtScreen PrintingStitchGarment Construction

Ann Fones Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Fine ArtIllustration and PaintingContextual Studies

Kevin Crooks Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Photography Image Manipulation Fine Art

Emma Lingard Teacher of Art & Design

Specialist Areas:Fashion and Textile DesignFabric Manipulation and EmbroideryMixed Media ArtsPrintmaking

Annette Whiteford Teacher of Art & Design

Specialist Areas:AdvertisingGraphic DesignContextual Studies Professional Practice

Matthew Wilson Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Design and TechnologyEngineeringComputer Aided DesignDigital 3D Modelling

Wendy Moore Teacher of Art & DesignSpecialist Areas:Fine ArtDrawing and PaintingCeramic SculptureFine Art Textiles

90% of Art and Design, Media and Architecture students progress to employment and/or further study (DLHE survey 2010 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known)

A graphic designer at Priestley College has created a logo for a group that brings people together in Warrington. Student Taz Walker, 19, was set the challenge by the development officer at Warrington Timebank who was looking for a fresh image for the charity, which connects people and encourages them to share skills.

“I wanted to represent how Timebank connects people and gets them talking,” said Taz, who is from Halewood and is working towards a BTEC Level 3 Graphic Design and extended diploma qualification. I researched Timebank to make sure I knew what it was all about and came up with a few ideas. I wanted to keep it simple and easy to recognise and understand.”

Philip Blocksidge, Development Officer at Warrington Time Bank, first spoke to students about the corporate logos they liked and discussed everything from Apple to UNICEF. He challenged them to come up with a logo that encapsulated how the charity encourages people to do good deeds for one another using the currency of time. Warrington Timebank members give an hour of their time to, for example, sit with an older person including those living with dementia. They ‘bank’ that time and another member of the group will provide a service in return such as guitar lessons, art classes or mowing a lawn.

Priestley College Graphics Tutor Paul McConnell said working with the charity had been a great opportunity for the students.

“This was really valuable in terms of their portfolio,” he said. “The students received some honest feedback and it is important to get used to that so they are ready for work in the real world.”

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