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SCHOOL
ClOSURE
PACKS
(Work to Completed at Home over
the following dates – 28.03.2011 –
08.04.2011)
Hand in Date:

Wednesday 27th April 2011

Introduction
Over the two week school closure you would usually have 3 lessons.
In order to stay up to date with your coursework you will need to
work through this pack and complete all of the tasks.

When reading the tasks take note of the highlighted text –

these will give you tips to help you carry out the task.

Aim
The aim of this pack is to work towards the following assessment
objective. This is objective is worth 20marks out of your total
coursework mark of 80.

AO2 - Develop ideas through investigations informed by

contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical
and cultural understanding.

Assessment objective 2 is worth 20marks out of your total

coursework mark of 80.

Tasks

Task 1: Artist Research

Carry out a search using the internet/library/ books and find 1 or 2 of
the Textiles Artists on the list below. Try to choose an artist whose
work you will be able to realistically copy/experiment with.

Textiles Artists
Ewa Kuniczak Karren Rao
Caroline Saxby Karol Naylor
Jean Littlejohn Jeanette Appleton

Once you have found your Artist(s), you need to research and find
out some information about them.

Key facts to find out

○ Who made the work?
○ What is the work about?
○ What is/was the work made from (materials/ medium).
 For example is it a painting/ print/ collage/ sculpture etc.
○ When was the work created?
○ Save copies of the work(s) for presentation and
development.

You should also find and record your knowledge and understand of
the artist(s). Try to include:
○ Where the artist(s) lived
○ When the artist(s) lived/ work
○ What 'style' or 'period' of art the artist is known for.
Task 2: Collecting Images
When researching you should collect 4+ images of the artists work.
You need to annotate and analyse each of the images you collect.
This writing should include your OWN thoughts and opinion
about the artist(s), and, their work.
○ How does the work make you feel?
○ What do you think the work is about?
○ Does the work hold any symbolism, or deeper meaning?
○ Was the artist happy in their life?
○ Try to form arguments for, and against your opinion to
give your work depth.

Task 3: Present your research

After gathering all of your research you should present your findings
in your sketchbook. Do not clutter your pages.

Consider using the following techniques to make your pages

interesting and eye catching.

○ Mounting your work on colour paper

○ Copying an image on to the back ground of the page and
writing over it
○ Painting your pages
○ Making your pages interactive by having writing in envelopes,
images hidden under folds of paper etc
○ Adding quick drawing to your page in response to the artwork
you have found

Task 4: Create a response

Select 1 examples of artwork (1 Image) created by your chosen
artist(s), using 1 page in your sketch book try to replicate/copy the
work. This can be done by using the following methods:
○ Drawing
○ Painting
○ Collage
○ Hand Stitching
○ Machine Stitching
Once you have completed your response you will need to annotate
your work. Try answering the following questions:
○ How did you create your response/ What materials did you
use?
○ Why did you chose to respond to that particular artwork?
○ How could your response be improved?

EXTENSION TASK:
If you are aiming to get 20 out of 20 marks for this
assessment objective consider carrying out the following
tasks:

○ Develop your own work further by using your chosen artist(s)

style, technique, subject and/ or medium to create an original
development piece.

○ Produce 2-3 alternative development pieces, exploring

different possible outcomes.
 Jeannette Appleton
Karren Rao

Carloine Saxby
Karol Naylor