OCR Level 2 Extended Certificate in Art and Design
Project Title: Second ChanceUnit 52: Textile Design
Unit 66: Fine Art Textiles / GLH: 60 / Credits: 10
Tutor/Assessors: Bonita Leatham / Start Date: 03/01/2017
Author: Bonita Leatham / Final Deadline: Wed 8/02/2017
Internal Verifier: Lisa Thompson / Duration: 6 weeks
Nash Point Lighthouse, Cardiff Chance Glass Optic
Scenario / Vocational Context
Scenario: Midlands Architecture and Designed Environment [MADE] has received support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project to explore the heritage of Chance Brothers Glassworks.The company was one of the most important industrial employers in the Midlands region, at its height employing 3500 people. Chance Brothers produced specialist glass at a scale unprecedented in the UK, exporting a wide variety of products, including its famed lighthouse lenses, around the world. The company was established in 1824 and closed in 1981.
The Glassworks, in Smethwick is a building of great historical and cultural significance, these days only a few buildings remain, they are grade II listed and the site is a scheduled monument.
What did Chance Glass make?
Everything from vases to ultrathin glass for NASA’s solar powered units: Lighthouse lenses, to novelty ashtrays, from coloured glass for stained glass windows to test tubes and radiation screens; home wear to laboratory equipment, prisms for tanks, aircraft windows to cathode ray tubes for televisions.
The Chance Glass Heritage Trust wants to build a lighthouse on the site that will tower above the M5 motorway. This lighthouse could be as important to Birmingham and the Black Country as the Angel of the North to Tyne and Wear and the Kelpies to Falkirk in Scotland.The site will also be transformed into shops, offices, living and working areas. The buildings themselves will be underpinned by historical references to Chance Glass throughout. The site geography is also interesting from a psycho-geographical and navigational point of view as it is nestled between the canal, railway, road and motorway network.
Project
The Brief:
- How do I get involved?
- You will work with Nita, our artist in residence to generate initial ideas for artwork; book binding workshops.
- You will research Chance Glass Brothers and artistically respond to the objects, design and engineering behind the many objects that Chance Glass produced.
- You will investigate the heritage project and a number of historical art and design influences in order to gather information for design ideas.
- Your responses through textile design, fine art textiles or fashion will be inspired by and reflect the vast array of items that were produced by the company. You will use your hand-made sketchbook for the development of your ideas, produce a finished zig-zag book and a final outcome.
- You will visit Nash Point lighthouse in Cardiff, which houses a Chance Glass optic.
- You will also share your artworks with lighthouse communities on-line and locally.
- The work that you produce will be used to promote and spread the word about this important project; this in turn may help to secure its future. This will be promoted through an exhibition of final work.
- IMPORTANT: What am I making? Who is my target audience? How do I document my work and prepare it for the market place? Where does the work sit historically? Remember that Chance Glass spans from before the Industrial Revolution right up to the 1980’s, it has seen fashion come and go along with the art history of the times and been through two world wars. Use all of these influences from Expressionism to Minimalism and from Modernism to Dada to inform your practice. This information will give you an opportunity to generate additional evidence for Unit 1: Exploring the Work of Artists and Designers.
U52 LO2 - U66 LO1.You will create samples of work that explore Fashion and Textile materials and techniques. You will write about your samples and discuss health and safety precautions when using different processes.
U52 LO3 - U66 LO2. You will use your research and samples to develop your own visual ideas. You will then select one idea to develop into a Fashion or Textile outcome. You will write about the reasons for your choice.
U52 LO4– U66 LO3 You will produce a zig-zag book and final Fashion or Textile outcome; clothing, accessories, 2D Fine Art Textiles, surface pattern, craft item. You will type up an overall evaluation.U66 LO4 You will present your work in the end of year show.
Artists, Designers and Craftspeople
Neo-Classicism late 18th Early 19th Centuries: Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, John Flaxman
Romanticism late 18th Early 19th Centuries: John Constable, William Mallard Turner, Casper David Friedrich, William Blake,
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood c1849: John Ruskin, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt, Ford Madox Brown, Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris [Art and Craft Movement]
Art Nouveau 1890’s to 1914: Gustav Klimt, Jan Toorop, René Lalique, Antoni Gaudí, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Alphonse Mucha
Art Deco 1920 -1930’s: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Josef Hoffmann, Clarice Cliff, Le Corbusier
Abstract Expressionism late 1940’s to 1950’s: Ben Nicholson, John Wells, Michael Ayrton, John Bratby
Fashion,Textile Artists and Designers: Zandra Rhodes, Mary Quant, Vivien Westwood, Pucci, Iris Van Herpen,Mike Kelly, Liberty’s, Althea McNish, Sue Havens, Mesa Textiles, Caroline Broadhead, Pip Studio
Journals:
Love; Pop; 1883; Vogue; Selvedge; Embroidery; Crafts
Iris Van Herpen; Laura Martinez; Legacy EFX
Books: Fashion Unfolding – published by Victionary
Fashion Illustraton Now / Next – Thames and Hudson
9 Heads – a guide to drawing Fashion and Costume
Nancy RiegelmaCostume Design & Illustration
Final Evaluation
Your final evaluation should cover your strengths and weaknesses over the course of the project, and comment on anything you would do better in future projects. It is a reflective piece of written work that can sometimes repeat points made in your sketchbook, but can only be written when looking back over a completed project. Strengths and weaknesses could cover all aspects of the project from artistic skills building to gathering primary sources, researching artworks in depth, planning and organising your sketchbook, supporting others, generating and developing ideas, understanding how to improve your work, and presenting your work. The more honest you are at this stage the easier you will be able to identify areas for improvement to work on in future projects
Lighthouse videos:
Incredible video of The Joachim storm in Brittany and Great Britain
BBC Coast - Eddystone Lighthouse
Ellie Goulding - The Writer
Chance Glass Information:
Books: Chance Additions (Volumes 1 & 2) by David Encil
Unit 52: Textile Design
Learning OutcomeThe learner will: / Pass
The assessment criteria are the pass requirements for this unit.
The learner can: / Merit
To achieve a merit the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: / Distinction
To achieve a merit the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
1 Understand textile design / P1 Investigate styles and influences in textile design
2 Be able to use textile media, materials, techniques and processes to produce textile samples / P2 Learners investigate a range of textile media, materials, techniques and processes to produce a range of textile samples
P3 Learners explore the potential of combining conventional and alternative materials with new approaches, technologies and applications. They produce a range of competent textile samples / M1 Learners show imagination, creativity and a good level of skill when experimenting with a wide range of materials, techniques and processes. They create some innovative textile samples
3 Be able to design and produce their own textile work safely, in response to a brief/project / P4 Learners produce appropriate ideas for a new textile design, in response to a brief/project / M2 Learners use their exploration into textile design to influence the development of original, imaginative and thoughtful ideas in response to the brief/ project
P5 Learners produce competent final textile work developed from one of their design ideas, in response to a brief/project / M3 Learners demonstrate proficient skills in producing successful final textile work. The work produced is generally of a good quality / D1 Learners produce very original final textile work. The work is skilfully produced, generally of a high quality and displays a thorough understanding of the materials and processes used. It has a high level of visual appeal and successfully satisfies the requirements of the brief/project
P6 Learners carry out risk assessments that are relevant to the materials, processes and techniques used. They demonstrate safe use of materials and equipment
4 Be able to present the final textile sample produced / P7 Appropriately present final textile work produced / M4 Learners consider and use effective presentation techniques that best display the final textile work
Unit 66: Fine Art Textiles
Learning OutcomeThe learner will: / Pass
The assessment criteria are the pass requirements for this unit.
The learner can: / Merit
To achieve a merit the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: / Distinction
To achieve a merit the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
LO1 Understand how artists
use textile media,
materials, techniques and
processes to produce fine
art textiles work / P1 Learners investigate how a range of artists use textiles to produce fine art
P2 Learners investigate textile media, materials, techniques and processes, producing a variety of textile samples
LO2 Be able to generate ideas
for a piece of fine art
textiles in response to a
project or brief / P3 Learners generate ideas for a piece of fine art textiles work in response to a project or brief, and develop one of them further / M1 Learners use their exploration into the work of their chosen textile fine artists to influence the development of an original, imaginative and thoughtful idea in response to the project or brief
LO3 Be able to produce a piece of fine art textile work in response to a project or brief / P4 Learners produce a competent final piece of fine art textile work in response to a project or brief / M2 Learners demonstrate proficient skills in producing a successful final piece of fine art textile work. The outcome produced is generally of a good quality / D1 Learners produce a very original final piece of fine art textile work. The outcome produced is skilfully finished, generally of a high quality and displays a thorough understanding of the materials and processes used. It has a high level of visual appeal and successfully satisfies the requirements of the brief or project
LO4 Be able to present the final piece of fine art textiles / P5 Learners appropriately present their final piece of fine art textile work / M3 Learners consider and use effective presentation techniques that best display the final piece of fine art textile work
Week-by-week Schedule
Week 1 -2nd January / U52P1,P2,P3,M1
U66 P3,M1 / (LO1,L02)
[LO2]
Lessons/Activities/Tasks:
PLANNING and INITIAL IDEAS–
Monday Introduction to the project and review the project brief.
Workshop with Nita – artist in residence, to generate initial ideas; paper folding and book binding workshop.
Set up Facebook Page to spread awareness.
RESEARCH activity –
WednesdayZig-zag book. Information from Powerpoint and Chance Glass books
What has inspired each student and why? Library visit to research relevant art movements.
Flipped Learning:
Look at Nash Point websiteand Chance Glass Heritage Trust website
Write a brief description of each site including images. Identify areas of interest and write about them in your own words
Write about the book making process: 8 page zine, A5 stitch book, Zig-zag book
Week 2 – 9th January / U52 P4,P5,P6,M2,M3,D1
U66 P1,P2,P4,M2 / (LO3)
[LO1, LO3]
Lessons/Activities/Tasks:
PRIMARY SOURCES
Monday:Organise photographs and complete drawing activities from primary sources into hand-made sketchbooks.
Wednesday: Textile techniques to develop samples.
Flipped Learning:Annotate your drawings and photographs; discuss your use of media and the idea behind the work. Add a post to the Facebook Page that links with Nash Point Lighthouse; share information from the Chance Glass Heritage blog site, upload work and other visuals, illustrations, stories and experience and visit…
Week 3 – 16th January / U52 P1,P2,P3,P4,P5,P6,M1,M2,M3,D1
U66 P1,P2,P3,M1 / (LO1, LO2}
[LO1, LO2]
Lessons/Activities/Tasks:
Monday
IDEA GENERATION – Mind maps, text, visuals, resources
RESEARCH– Research an art movement from the brief, choose an artist from that movement and write about their work in your own words.Historical influences. Specific artists, Fashion and Textile influences and annotations – Flipped Learning – see Powerpoint
Wordpress Blog
Monday/Wednesday
DESIGN IDEAS Workshops producing illustrations inspired by drawings and photos, to create design ideas for fashion, accessories and textile outcomes; 1] Fashion 2] Textiles 3]Fine Art Textiles– refine designs and consider theme for Zig-zag book – post-its.
CONSULTATION – Group Critiques – Design ideas
Flipped Learning:Research another artist/designer from your chosen specialist area; say why you like their style; Fashion OR Textiles OR Fine Art Textiles.
Week 4 – 23rd January / U52 P2,P3,P4,P5,P6,M1,M2,M3,D1
U66 P4,M2,D1 / (LO2, LO3}
[LO3]
Lessons/Activities/Tasks:
Monday
MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES – Practical exploration and annotations. Mixed media work to insert into zig-zag books
Wednesday
REVIEW AND MODIFICATION – Self-analysis, refinement, reflection
Flipped Learning:Write about your experiments. Discuss the areas of strength and weaknesses.
Week 5 – 30th January / U52 P2,P3,P7,M1, M4
U66 P4,P5,M2,M3,D1 / (LO2, LO4)
[LO3.LO4]
Lessons/Activities/Tasks:
Monday
CONSULTATION – Group Critiques – materials, processes and idea development for a final outcome
Wednesday
FINAL OUTCOME – Start the production of a final outcome
Flipped Learning:Make sure that your planning is evident in your work – write up any feedback from the critique.
Week 6 – 6th February / U52 P4,P5,P6,P7,M2,M3,M4,D1
U66 P4,P5,M2,M3,D1 / (LO3, LO4)
[LO3 LO4]
Lessons/Activities/Tasks:
FINAL OUTCOMES – Continue to work on final outcome
PRESENTATION – Create two design ideas that suggest how you would like to present your final outcome in the end of year show in June.
EVALUATION – Written final evaluation
Flipped Learning:Write a final evaluation of your finished outcome. Read the assessment criteria; make sure you have included everything you need to achieve your best grade.
Hand in date Wednesday 8th February 2017