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.
January 28, 2022
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.
December 21, 2021
S1 Christmas decorations.
December 10, 2021
Gaudi Building Drawings
Giftwrap Design – Repeat Pattern.
December 02, 2021
S1 Oil Pastel Work
November 21, 2021
S1 pupils in Mrs. Devlin’s class are drawing Reptiles. Strong contrast. Beautiful work 
November 16, 2021
What a talent. A superb homework submission from an S1 pupil in Miss. Poole’s class.
Great concentration and observational skills from pupils in Mr. Mullen’s class, as part of their homework assignment.
November 8, 2021
A few S1 classes were learning about the Bauhaus and Abstraction. Some clever Bauhaus-styled work was created, including cityscapes. Great work from Miss Poole’s class.
Awesome S1 landscapes inspired by David Hockney’s pattered landscapes, combined with some Zen inspiration. Great work from Mrs. Devlin’s class.
Week Beginning 8th March
VAN GOGH CRITICAL WORK WITH QUIZ and a TONAL HOMEWORK STUDY
This week, S1 have 2 assignments to complete:
Assignment 1) This is an exciting opportunity for pupils to learn background information about artist Vincent Van Gogh and complete a quiz to demonstrate their understanding of the artist.
On reading the PowerPoint, pupils will discover facts about Vincent Van Gogh and information relating to his studio work: how he approached work as an artist. The supported audio could help to guide them through his fascinating life and work.
Assignment 2) For homework, pupils will capture an expressive tonal study of an object.
We are excited to see your scores and the results of your expressive study.
THS Art & Design Team.
Week Beginning 22nd February
SUPERHERO GRAPHIC DESIGN TASK PART II
This week in Art & Design, S1 will only be assigned one project as it’s a large project with a lot of tasks to complete. No additional homework will be set this week.
Pupils are asked to respond to a design brief and create an imaginative Comic Book Cover – incorporating elements from their previous assignment.
Their cover should grab the viewer’s attention by combining symbols, images and text to give visual information about their comic book, its characters and story. This project may require some online research which pupils should ask for permission for by a parent or guardian.
Their comic book cover must also contain:
- Their superhero logo (created during their last assignment).
- The name of their superhero (created during their last assignment).
- Full colour – a tonal approach, black and white, is acceptable.
Pupils are asked to carefully read the Superhero Design Project (Part II) PowerPoint.
With permission from a parent or guardian, pupils could research different comic book covers alongside different font styles to influence their design. Following this, pupils should sketch some loose design ideas before selecting a final layout.
Their final Comic Book Cover should be on A4 paper and completed in full colour if colouring materials are available, if not, then black and white is acceptable.
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Week Beginning 25th January
SUPERHERO GRAPHIC DESIGN TASK
This week in Art & Design, S1 will only be assigned one project as it’s a large project with a lot of tasks to complete. No additional homework will be set this week.
S1 will learn about Graphic Design by working on a design brief: Design a Superhero and their logo. Pupils are asked to carefully read the Superhero Design PowerPoint.
Pupils will use their imaginations to create a unique name and origin story for their superhero (writing around a paragraph). Further, pupils will learn to combine symbols, images and text to create a logo. This project may require some online research which pupils should ask for permission for by a parent or guardian.
The Art & Design Department look forward to seeing their work and giving feedback!
Assignments are available on Teams and pupils should return their work by the set deadline.
LIBBY WALKER ILLUSTRATION TASK
This week in Art & Design, S1 will be working on a lockdown illustration task. Pupils are asked to carefully read the PowerPoint about illustrator Libby Walker, to gain an understanding of a working artist. Following this, pupils are asked to create a personal illustration of what is going on in their home. Pupils can use any materials (including pencils, pens, paints, etc.) to capture as much detail as possible.
In addition to this, pupils are asked to complete a tonal study for their homework.
The Art & Design Department look forward to seeing their work and giving feedback!
January 15, 2021
Hello S1 Art and Design Students.
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CLASS CODES
Mr. Mullen
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Mrs. Devlin
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Mr. Costello
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