The Art & Design Team are pleased to announce continued success within the department.
S5 and S6 pupils have been awarded unconditional places in 3D Design: Model Making for the Creative Industries HND and HND Photography.
We are delighted and excited for them to continue their creative journey.
Well done to all!
The Art & Design Team are pleased to announce some recent success within the department. This includes the artistic achievements of our current S6 pupils.
They have achieved their own personal success in gaining entry to establishments such as The Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen, City of Glasgow College and Clyde College, Glasgow to begin their creative journeys. Additional UCAS offers have been received for interviews at the Glasgow School of Art too. Awesome!
These pupils are a massive reflection of the hard work that goes on within the department and we are delighted that their hard work and efforts have been rewarded.
Well done to all!
A particular Thank You to Mrs. Devlin for supporting THS pupils through portfolio building and the interview process, for the above courses.
S5/6 National 5 & Higher Art & Design Portfolio Deadline:
FRIDAY 15th March 2024
Pupils are asked to complete both their Expressive and Design Folios (fully mounted) for this date – this allows staff to internally mark and prepare work for SQA collection. No additional deadlines will be allocated – all work submitted on this date will be subsequently submitted to the SQA.
S5/6 Higher Photography Portfolio Deadline:
FRIDAY 15th March 2024
Pupils are asked to complete their Photography Folio for this date – this allows staff to internally mark and prepare work for SQA collection. No additional deadlines will be allocated – all work submitted on this date will be subsequently submitted to the SQA.
At the Glasgow campus in Garnethill, Open Days for prospective students for Undergraduate and Postgraduate study will take place on 27 and 28 October and you are welcome to attend on either or both of these days. There is no need to attend both but studios throughout the campus will be open for the duration of the two days so book and join us as you like – why not make a weekend of it in one of Europe’s top city destinations?
https://www.gsa.ac.uk/life/gsa-events/events/o/open-house-october-2023
OUTSTANDING final solutions to our 2023 Advanced Higher Folios.
‘Are You Here?’ by Rachel Tierney
Rachel was inspired by Tom Mead’s painting ‘Working/Not Working’ (2019)
Recognition by Mead: he said, “Ahh thank you so much for sending these! That’s so fantastic to see, and she’s very talented! Such great motivation :)”.
‘My Healthcare Hero’ by Courtney Rehill
Courtney was inspired by Tim Okamura’s painting ‘Nurse Tracey’ (2021)
The Art & Design Team are in awe of this quality work – a huge well done for your creative commitment this year.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to LENA SURMA (S3) for winning the Glasgow Kelvin College Design Competition with her contemporary designs – based on forecasted fashion trends.
Lena’s garment description: “Men’s shirt and shorts with pattern inspired by wind turbines and the shadows they cast. Unique pointed style details taken from inspiration”.
Lena’s winning design was constructed by NC and Higher National Diploma Fashion students at Glasgow Kelvin College – her garment was the first to grace the catwalk on 18/05 and will be retained for showcase purposes in the upcoming year.
Showing their support: Olivia, Sawera and Jacob (S3) also attended the GKC Fashion Show 2023 – a terrific event.
Lena’s teacher Mrs. Boyle (who helped to coordinate this competition/event) and the Art & Design team are super proud of the creative talents across the THS Art & Design department.
FOLIO SUBMISSION DEADLINE 16/03/2023
NATIONAL 5
Expressive and Design Folios to be fully mounted to SQA requirements. Evaluations of both folios completed and attached. No extensions will be available beyond this deadline as folios must be fully packaged for SQA to collect on our return from the Easter holidays.
Our photographers were busy creating Light Trails on Friday.
There was a lot of excitement in the studio as pupils experimented with Shutter Speed (S/Tv). Class 6E managed to produce various shapes (using torches on their phones) and capture font by painting with light.
Next, our photographers will be challenged to develop this work with coloured gels/torches.
What a buzz, well done all. Keep an eye out for other experimental images, yet to be posted…
Mrs Boyle, Mrs Devlin, Mr Costello and Mr Mullen joined the festive fun on Xmas Jumper Day.
The creative team are buzzing for the Christmas Fayre tonight too. Decorative trinkets will be on sale at the Art & Design stall – a lot of wonderful and unique designs created by our fantastic S1 – S3 pupils.
Mrs. Boyle and Mrs Devlin will manage our stall and are excited to chat with you all tonight. Looking forward to seeing you there!!
