Author: C Mullen

Fantastic work from our Higher Photographers who participated in the 30-Day Photography Challenge.

Pupils were challenged to make 1 photograph a day (using their phone or a DSLR camera) and consider their technical and compositional approach, when light travels through the lens.

Some options were:

Day 2: Changes to Come

Day 5: Archway

Day 15: Capture ‘The Weekend’

Day 19: Into the Night

Day 24: Recreate a Meme of your Choice.

Following this, pupils experienced their first mini exhibition by creating their own wall display in our design studio. Each pupil selected their top photograph (printed on gloss paper) from their overall shoot to put on display.

The wall is visually striking, well done. A variety of stunning compositions with a diverse range of colour palettes and subject matter.

S3 – S6 Artists and Photographers attended an inspiring talk by visiting Glasgow School of Art lecturers.

Pupils were introduced to the world of an Art Student, beyond high school; discovering what courses were available to study at GSA, exploring what GSA studios were like on campus and questioning how we “design for the future”.

Pupils were curious to know about the application process – asking questions around the portfolio requirements and the UCAS application.

Fantastic contribution everyone!

Artists can find further information about the application process through the attached link:

https://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/how-to-apply/

Our GSA talk explored (amongst other stuff) Product Design courses, Fine Art & Design courses, Fashion courses, Architecture courses and Student Exchange – again, further information can be found in the attached link or speak with your Art & Design teacher.

Aged 15 – 25 and interested in a career in film? Join the GFT at Glasgow Youth Film Festival from 16 – 18 September for FREE Behind the Scenes industry events.

There will also be opportunities to learn about the Art of Cinematography, Screenwriting for Beginners, Sound Design Masterclass, Costume in Cinema and a lot more!

This is an exciting and free opportunity so get involved!

https://glasgowfilm.org/glasgow-film-learning-youth-opportunities/gyff

S3 collages using coloured pens and/or craft knifes. Then, developing their work on Photoshop – to eventually produce some textile designs. Well done.

March 09, 2022

Mid-project: S1 Tree of Reflection.

Therapeutic Art uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. S1 pupils were contemplating their life experiences, then collaborating to produce work based on themes of reflection and gratitude.

Careers are endless for this subject but include: Architect, Graphic Designer, Car Designer, Textile and Fashion Designer, Interior/Furniture/Textile Designer, Product Designer, Photographer, Web Designer, Advertising, Animator, Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Make-up Artist, Film producer, Art and Design Teacher or Lecturer. 

Art and Design is everywhere. Every job wants people who have a creative mind, can think for themselves and are good problem solvers. As Art and Design specialises in developing these skills; an Art & Design qualification could set you up for anything in life you put your mind to. 

Well done for all the amazing work you produced this session.

Have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday – all the best for the new year ahead.

See you all in 2022,

THS Art & Design Team

Have a look at our S1, S2 and S3 channels for progress pictures of recent classwork. A mixture of clay, printing, painting, drawing and design work taking place – extremely energetic work. Well done everyone.