GCSE Coursework Project 1 – DETAILS Summer Holiday Tasks – suggested time!Your first project is based on looking at everyday subjects in detail. To prepare for September we would like you to;TASK 1 (2 hours) – take a total of 30 photographs; 5 photographs which examine each of the six subjects in increasing detail (see the plant strawberry example). Subjects; natural forms (e.g. shells, plants), animals, human faces, buildings, clothing, food & drink. Save your photographs. Print out as small thumbnails if possible.

Example of TASK 1Closer, closer, closer…………..

TASK 2 (2 hours) – Use the 4B pencil, scrap paper & tissue to apply mid-tones using the soft modelling technique. Add darker shadows with pressure blending and leave highlighted areas as white paper / rub out. For textured areas use your pencil to add marks which represent what you can see. Remember to look & record in detail and create strong tonal contrasts.TASK 3 (30 minutes) – complete the tonal worksheet (see examples to the left side).TASK 4 (1 hour) – Artist copies help you to understand the style of an artist. Copy both images trying to record their mark making style and matching tonal values carefully. A student example is given to help you.TASK 5 (1 to 2 hours) – Copy the 3 coloured facial details. Use whatever materials you have available at home. Try to record the colours as accurately as possible. Use the artist names to find the portrait which each detail belongs to. Print out each image.BRING YOUR FOLDER OF WORK & 4B PENCIL TO THE FIRST ART LESSON IN SEPTEMBER TASK 4

TASK 2

TASK 3TASK 5

EXAMPLES OF TASK 1

Slides 7 to 10 feature the worksheets for TASKS 2 to 5.

Full instructions are given on the worksheets.

It is important that students try to record in as much detail as possible, match colours and tones as closely as they can. Do not worry if your child does not have access to a wide range of materials as pencils, pens and coloured pencils are suitable.

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5