Sam Hurst

 Unit 1

1. 1.1  Select traditional materials, tools and equipment to explore a technique or idea
2. 1.2  Select non-traditional materials, tools and equipment to explore a technique or idea
3. 1.3  Record initial ideas on the potential use of traditional and non-traditional materials, tools and equipment
   
   2.1  Prepare basic materials to experiment with techniques and ideas
   2.2  Use traditional and non-traditional techniques to make experimental pieces
   2.3  Describe the qualities of the materials, tools and techniques used to make the experimental pieces
   
   3.1  Describe visual qualities of the experimental pieces produced
   3.2  Experiment with methods used to further develop experimental pieces
   3.3  Discuss the visual qualities of the experimental pieces
   3.4  List any applicable health and safety factors and regulations
   
   All AOs evidenced through sketchbook work and blog posts. 
   
   
   
   1. 'My exquisite corpse' in my sketchbook turned into 3-D plasticine figure

My Abstract landscape - pencil and charcoal, shading and lines and patterns

Artists workshop - pencil drawing, scale, shading techniques

my Landscape pencil drawing shading and lines

Experimenting with ideas (for unit 3) -  White pastel on black paper and colour pastels - surreal images - mark making

17 minute video showing Sam discussing visual qualities of his work, tools, materials, techniques. (2.3, 3.3)

Unit 5 Mixed media

1. 1.1  Identify and use formal elements of design
2. 1.2  Develop ideas from primary and secondary sources
3. 1.3  Develop ideas using appropriate visual language
4. 1.4  Present ideas for chosen mixed media work
5. 1.5  Discuss ideas and opinions to gain feedback from others
   
   
   2.1  Plan work using mixed media techniques
   2.2  Produce work to a mixed media design brief
   2.3  Present final work for a mixed media design brief
   2.4  Identify risks and hazards in the work area
   
   3.1  Make suggestions to develop or improve work
   3.2  Contribute to formal discussions of ideas and opinions
   
   All evidenced on blog or sketchbook.
   
   
   
   1. Assignment 1:  Christmas Matchbox

Materials and tools
Paint, plasticine, fluffy cotton wool, cardboard, printed picutres - collage

Assignment 2: Mixed Media final piece: Album cover design

Using scissors safely to cut out foam into letter shapes

A technique being tried out for the background design.  Flicking paint onto the already painted backdrop to add marks and texture 

Drying the paint with a hairdryer so I can put my designs over it quickly.   I had to remove dry paint from the hairdryer to make it safe. 

2.3, 3.1, 3.2
Presenting work, discussing the work and getting feedback
See other blogs to hear Sam feeding back / discussing other student work, ideas and opinions.

UNIT 3

1 Be able to develop ideas for 2-dimensional (2D) design brief The learner can:

1. 1.1  Identify and use formal elements of design

2. 1.2  Develop ideas from primary and secondary sources

3. 1.3  Develop ideas using appropriate visual language

4. 1.4  Present ideas for chosen 2D work

5. 1.5  Discuss ideas and opinions to gain feedback from others

2 Be able to produce work for a 2D design brief The learner can:

1. 2.1  Plan work using 2D techniques

2. 2.2  Produce work to a 2D design brief

3. 2.3  Present final work for a 2D design brief

4. 2.4  Identify risks and hazards in the work area

3 Be able to review and reflect on own work The learner can:

1. 3.1  Make suggestions which would develop or improve work

2. 3.2  Contribute to formal discussions of ideas and opinions

2D ART: Brief: DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES
IDEA 1
 The face I see in nightmares

See sketchbook for AO 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 evidence

Sam has presented ideas to Rachel, Oliver, Beth and Rachel G.  He had 3 ideas planned and chose the comic strip for his final piece.  Video accidentally deleted from phone by tutor - so evidence not on video but can be verified by staff.

Sam has completed the comic strip it is on the wall in the classroom due to A1 size.  No photo taken prior to lockdown but can be photographed if required.   

3.1 / 3.2 not completed as Sam self-isolated prior to lockdown.  Evidence of being able to meet the criteria cross referenced with unit 5 evidence and his discussions in videos regarding other students work (See Oliver Formstone Telfer and Beth Allen Mulroy.

Unit 2

Not completed due to lockdown.  See tutor assessment / cross referencing using unit 5 as evidence of all AOs being met.