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Unit 5 Tactile Textiles

“I find knitting to be a powerful medium for self-expression and communication because of the cultural preconceptions surrounding it.

My work subverts these preconceptions and disrupts the notion of the medium being passive and benign.” Freddie Robbins

Rachel GornallGreen Circled (detail)

Handcut,layered textile wall panel

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RESEARCH

CULTURE/CONTEXTAnalysis and thoughtful comparison of

Art from different cultures and times, carefully considering its function

and significance

TECHNICAL/PROCESSDemonstration of a range of effective

skills, techniques and processes when making and analysing images and

artifacts

INVESTIGATIONDemonstrate coherent, focused and individual investigative strategies into

visual qualities, ideas and their context, a range of different approaches

towards their study and informed connections between them

DEPTH/BREADTHDemonstrate depth and breadth

through the successful development and synthesis of ideas and the well-explained connections between the

work and that of others

PRESENTATION

VOCABULARYDemonstrate effective and accurate use

of visual arts specialist vocabulary

ACKNOWLEDGE SOURCESThe use of a range of appropriate sources, which are acknowledged

properly

PRESENTATIONThe effective and creative presentation of work that demonstrates thoughtful,

critical observation, reflection and discrimination

INTEGRATIONThe presentation of a clear relationship between investigation and studio work

IWB CRITERIA In your Investigation Work Book, complete the following tasks:

1. Focus your investigation on three different Artists (contemporary or in history) who have created Textile Art. Try and look at artists that work with different Textile processes/techniques. Find as much factual information as you can (about the artists, images of the artworks, themes that influence them, materials/ techniques used etc.) Written information should be in your own words. Write 2 -3 pages on each artist. Your entries should include both facts you uncovered and your feelings and thoughts – what ideas do they give you? How can you use (or reject) the information you gather and why?

2. Document all your experiments produced using textile techniques with a camera. Research the knowledge needed to make the textile samples well. What terms are associated with Textiles? What techniques? Research artists famous for using different Textile techniques. Aim for 10 pages of experiments.

3. Produce an in depth investigation of one or more artworks relating to Textile Art. Consider the works visual, technical, historical, aesthetic and intellectual values. The more investigate, probe and explore the more you will begin to develop your own individual approach to Textile Art.

4. Plan an exhibition on Textile Art. Select three other artists and their work- plan how to display their work and discuss why they were chosen. Then write up a catalogue for the exhibition which features a carefully written entry about what these artists have in common as well as the specific ways in which their work impacts upon Textile Art. This should be 3 pages long.

• Ensure you have used the correct terminology and specialist vocabulary particularly in relation to photography, composition and collage when writing as part of your research, investigation and experimentation.

• Use a wide range of resources such as books, journals, periodicals, art galleries, internet sources as part of your research. All sources should be cited properly using the MLA format. Use Easybib to help you correctly cite sources.

• Your ideas should be presented effectively and creatively. Thoughtful observation and discrimination, both written and visual, should be evident.

• Record your studio work as it progresses, documenting processes and techniques encountered throughout your studio work. Always have a camera to hand to record your studio activity.

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UNDERSTANDINGDisplay an excellent understanding of the ideas and techniques that underpin artistic expression

RELEVANCEDemonstrate consistently the production of personally relevant artwork that shows excellent exploration of ideas reflecting cultural and historical awareness and artistic qualities

DEVELOPMENTDemonstrate thoughtful development of ideas and strategies for expression

SENSITIVITYDisplay a sensitivity to materials and their use, the work having been reviewed, modified and refined to an accomplished resolution of ideas and medium

TECHNIQUEDemonstrate excellent technical competence

CONFIDENCEDemonstrates confidence and inventiveness

INDEPENDENCEShows self-direction and informed, reflective judgement that challenges and extends personal boundaries

STUDIO CRITERIA

Create artwork using a range of textile processes & techniques. Inspiration should be taken from other textile artists, focusing on how they manipulate and use materials. The end result can be two or three dimensional.

In your Studio Work:

Things to consider in your studio work:

UnderstandingAre the ideas behind your studio work well suited to the techniques and media you have chosen? Can you explain the personal, cultural, visual meaning, purpose of your studio work?

RelevanceHow are the ideas in your studio work connected to your own life and cultural background? Have you created strong, powerful pieces of Art which really mean something to you?

DevelopmentHow much personal growth and improvement have you shown through your artwork? How have you developed as an artist? Can you distinguish the difference between your good and your weaker ideas?

Sensitivity & TechniqueWhat visual effects do I want to create? How effective is the medium you have chosen at creating these techniques? Would it be better to use something else? Are you using your chosen medium with high levels of skill?

Confidence & IndependenceHave you truly explored your ideas to create interesting, adventurous studio work or have you settled for the safe and obvious? Have you used any unusual or unexpected combinations of ideas and/or materials in your studio work? Does your work show truly independent research, or have you only researched the artists given to you by your teacher?

DEADLINE:Investigation workbook and studio work to be completed by: 20th March 2012A critique of your work will take place on the same day.

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Click on the links below for more information:

http://www.textilearts.net/directory/

http://www.embroiderersguild.com/info/links.php

http://www.62group.org.uk/

http://www.quiltart.eu/quiltartlinks.html

http://www.stitchtextileartists.co.uk/

http://freddierobins.com/

http://www.rachelgornall.co.uk/

http://www.1-art-1.com/index.html (Mary Clare Buckle Felt Maker)

http://www.brennand-wood.com

http://www.alicekettle.com

http://lauramccafferty.com

http://www.karenstiehlosborn.com

http://www.naseemdarbey.com

http://www.paulineburbidge-quilts.com/

http://www.annekyyroquinn.com/

http://yarnbombing.com/

Useful Websites