YEAR 10:ARTIST RESEARCH

PROJECT CERAMIC

RESEARCH

LEARNING PURPOSE

LO1: I will gain knowledge of contemporary

artists works and how it can develop my

coursework theme and therefore final pieces.

LO2: I will conduct relevant online research to

source imagery to inspire my Ceramic/ 3D

sculpture.

LO3: I will make coursework amendments to

improve each of the GCSE assessment

objectives.

Prior Learning

• Recently studying your 2D and 3D artist/ creating

artist reproductions.

• Completing Artist Analysis using the guidance sheet.

• Using a range of media to make

portfolio improvements.

Future Learning

• Development of thematic ideas.

• Collecting relevant imagery for your

theme.

• Improving your observational skill

towards AO3.

• Improving your written analytical

skill.

• Expanding media knowledge.

Specialist Vocabulary: Artist, Reproduction, Line, Continuous, Scale, Proportion, Upscaling, Observation, Tone, Highlights, Shadows, Texture, Mark-Making, Media, Refinement

CERAMIC ARTIST REFERENCE

GRADE 6

GRADE 8 GRADE 9

You have now completed a 3D Artist reference chosen alongside your teacher- you

will need to keep this artist at the forefront of your mind.

This artwork should now be completed to a high standard.

SET BEFORE EASTER

CERAMIC FINAL PIECES – STUDENT EXAMPLES

You now need to begin to brainstorm ideas

towards your 3D final sculpture, which will be

made alongside our Artist in Residence during

YR11. Your 3D artwork needs to have clear links

to your subject matter/ theme. Therefore, you

should source images which will aid your 3D

design drawings.

CERAMIC FINAL PIECES – STUDENT EXAMPLES

You now need to begin to brainstorm ideas

towards your 3D final sculpture, which will be

made alongside our Artist in Residence during

YR11. Your 3D artwork needs to have clear links to

your subject matter/ theme. Therefore, you should

source images which will aid your 3D design

drawings.

CERAMIC FINAL PIECES – STUDENT EXAMPLES

You now need to begin to brainstorm

ideas towards your 3D final sculpture,

which will be made alongside our Artist

in Residence during YR11. Your 3D

artwork needs to have clear links to your

subject matter/ theme. Therefore, you

should source images which will aid

your 3D design drawings.

CERAMIC/ 3D RESEARCHTODAYS TASK:

You should now produce a minimum of a 6 page PowerPoint presentation showcasing your

ceramic/ 3D Artists Research.

6 PAGE POWERPOINT SLIDE GUIDANCE

• Title Page (1 PAGE) – Your Name, your project title and an IMAGE of your 3D Artist

Reference. We would also ask you brainstorm key subject matters which could feature in

your 3D final sculpture.

• Ceramic Research (5 PAGES) – 2 Ceramic/ 3D images per page (Good quality and large

scale).

• Analysis – Add guidance notes explaining why you choose these artworks to influence your

final ceramic sculpture.

You need to set up your PowerPoint correctly so this can be easily printed on your return to

school.

On the top bar select ‘DESIGN’ and then select ‘SLIDE SIZE’ and finally select ‘STANDARD’.

USE THE NEXT TWO SLIDES AS EXAMPLARS! YOU WILL NEED TO REPEAT THE SECOND

SLIDE A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES.

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NAME: MISS KINGS

THEME: BIRDS

3D ARTIST: DIANA

BELTRAN HERRERASUBJECT MATTER:

• Birds- Owls, Birds of Prey &

Tropical Birds

• Feathers

• Wings

• Multiple Birds/ Movement

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Raku fired ceramic crow By Sallie Wakley;

ceramic; 15.75 x 16.5 ins (40 x 42 cms)

This artwork shows inlay to form the layering of

the feathers, this is a textural technique which

could influence my final piece.

Anna-Wili Highfield, Cotton Paper Sculpture.

I have included this research as I think I would

like to include multiple bird forms in my final

sculpture.

SUMMARYSubmission of Todays Task- You will need to send your PowerPoint or alternative

document to your Art Teacher by the end of the School day. The expectations

are outlined below:

6 PAGE POWERPOINT SLIDE • Title Page (1 PAGE) – Your Name, your project title and an IMAGE of your 3D

Artist Reference. We would also ask you brainstorm key subject matters which

could feature in your 3D final sculpture.

• Ceramic Research (5 PAGES) – 2 Ceramic/ 3D images per page (Good

quality and large scale).

• Analysis – Add guidance notes explaining why you choose these artworks to

influence your final ceramic sculpture.

For more help or support please contact your Art teacher via their school email.

mkings@ttsonline.net

mcameron@tssonline.net

GCSE COURSEWORK PORTFOLIOCOURSEWORK AMMENDMENTS:

It is critical that you continue to improve your GCSE coursework

portfolio where possible. If you need more guidance please

email your teacher with a clear questions/description – you

could take photos of your work to aid us in helping you.

mcameron@tssonline.net

mkings@tssonline.net

This is also a good opportunity to expand your portfolio;

additional drawings, additional artist studies, additional research

boards, additional photographs and digital edits…

The slides that follow are an exemplar portfolio from a current

YR10 student. You should use this as a guideline for the standard

and amount of work that you all need to achieve.

WHAT SHOULD MY PORTFOLIO LOOK LIKE BY NOW?

AO1: ARTIST REFERENCE

YOU HAVE COMPLETED AN

ADDITIONAL 2D AND 3D

ARTIST IN RECENT WEEKS-

IF YOU ARE ABLE THESE

NEED COMPLETING AS A

PROIRITY.

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE?

✓ 1 Complete Artist

Reference Board; 2 Artist

reproductions, Artist

Imagery, Annotation &

Titles.

✓ 1 2D Artist

(unpresented)&

Annotation.

✓ 1 3D Artist (unpresented).

WHAT SHOULD MY PORTFOLIO LOOK LIKE BY NOW?

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE?

✓ 1 Research Board –

Must have clear links

to your theme.

✓ 1 Printmaking Board.

✓ 1 Cyanotype Board.

AO2: MEDIA AND IDEAS

WHAT SHOULD MY PORTFOLIO LOOK LIKE BY NOW? AO3: RECORDING WHAT SHOULD I HAVE?

✓ 1 YR9 Pencil Drawing.

✓ 1 YR10 Chalk & Charcoal.

✓ 1 YR10 Ink and Ink Drawing.

✓ Additional Drawings – Media of

your choice.

WHAT SHOULD MY PORTFOLIO LOOK LIKE BY NOW?

AO3: PHOTOGRAPHY

AO2: PHOTO EDITS

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE?

✓ Selection of Primary Photographs presented on board.

✓ Selection of Digital Edits presented on board.

SUMMARYSubmission of Todays Task- You will need to send your PowerPoint or alternative

document to your Art Teacher by the end of the School day. The expectations

are outlined below:

6 PAGE POWERPOINT SLIDE • Title Page (1 PAGE) – Your Name, your project title and an IMAGE of your 3D

Artist Reference. We would also ask you brainstorm key subject matters which

could feature in your 3D final sculpture.

• Ceramic Research (5 PAGES) – 2 Ceramic/ 3D images per page (Good

quality and large scale).

• Analysis – Add guidance notes explaining why you choose these artworks to

influence your final ceramic sculpture.

For more help or support please contact your Art teacher via their school email.

mkings@ttsonline.net

mcameron@tssonline.net