Unit 1: Contextual References in Art & Design

For this unit, we studied the history of art which included the modern art movements such as expressionism and surrealism. We also looked at Ipad art and Pop Art. I made a self portrait in the style of Pop Art. We had to design and make a timeline for our final outcome. It had to be something really creative, so I came up with the idea of making mini t-shirts out of cardboard. During this unit, we also looked at figuration, Girl with the Pearl Earring, the Duchess portraits and the Turner Prize.

 My Pop Art portrait

My mini t-shirt timeline

Photography

Here are some photographs I took while I was out in Wales today. Photography is another way in which I like to express my artistic side.

Trip to Tate Art Gallery, Liverpool

On Thursday, I went to the Tate Art Gallery in Liverpool with the college art classes. When I was there, I took a picture of this intriguing sculpture by Eva Rothschild.

Eva Rothschild-Knock Knock, 2005

Trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park

I had a great day visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park today.Pictured below are some photographs I took of the various works of art which were on display.

Yinka Shonibare-Spacewalk,2002

Yinka Shonibare-Spacewalk,2002

Climate Shit,2009

Nelson's Sip in a Bottle,2009

Wind Sculpture,2013

Barbara Hepworth-Squares with two circles,1963

Barbara Hepworth-The Family of Man,1970

Jonathan Borofsky-Molecule Man,1990

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Reflection on mock interviews/Unit 5-Building an art & design portfolio

This week, we did mock interviews. I made it more fun by purposefully dressing up in a pinstripe
shirt and pinstripe waistcoat! I had a very "corp-goth" look. One of my friends said I looked like
an evil lawyer or someone evil who works in the city! We had to reflect on our interviews.

How did you feel completing the mock interviews?

I felt slightly nervous as I didn't want to make a mistake. I felt very confident about my portfolio
and I felt I had prepared myself very well.

What were your strengths?

My strengths were eye contact. I don't find it difficult to look people in the eye when talking to
them. I sat up straight and showed I was interested. I knew how to explain my work.

What were your weaknesses?

Next time, I might consider asking a couple of questions at the end of the interview.

How could you improve on your interview techniques?

I could perhaps elaborate more on answers to questions.

Evaluation of my Unit 5 art and design portfolio

In your opinion what has this unit involved?

This unit involved building an art and design portfolio on a blog. It also involved making a CV,
learning about the importance of a portfolio, finding out about courses and jobs for me and how
to present yourself at an interview.

Explain what you have covered within this unit?

We have covered responses to videos, the purpose of a portfolio, questions answered on Jane's
graphic design portfolio, research on HE courses and jobs within the art and design industry,
making a blog, mock interview, looking at good and bad interviews, examples of good and
bad CV's and making a CV.

What particular areas of this unit have helped in preparation for preparing your portfolio?

Answering interview questions on paper made me think about my interests and goals for the future.
Watching videos of good and bad interviews showed me how to present at an interview.

How has your understanding of preparing a portfolio developed during this unit?

my understanding has developed alot. I now understand that a portfolio must show all of my best
work and show that I understand the names of each unit, how to write a CV and conduct myself
at an interview.

How did you feel before the unit about producing a portfolio and how do you feel now?

Before starting the unit, I felt that learning about how to produce a portfolio would be really
good for me to help me go up in the world. Now that I have finished the unit, I feel very happy
that I have made a portfolio and improved my CV.