A11: CityScape

Original Abstract Art Cityscape Painting by Allison Pratt

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A11: CityScape

Introduction:

● This is a key ‘assessed’ main outcome/item for your courseworkportfolio (Unit 1) with 20 marks available for your main outcome(AO4) and 60 marks available for your sketchbok development (AO1,2&3). CLICK HERE to learn more about the assessment objectives.

● Leading up to your main outcome for this assignment you are requriedto produce a ‘range’ of development studies and explorations of yourchosen theme/idea(s) including some evidence of drawing from direct‘observation’ using PRIMARY sources for higher marks.

● You have been provided a ‘theme’ (CityScape) but the ‘medium’ andexactly what you choose to use/do for your own work should beoriginal and unique:

● Start this assignment in your sketchbook by producing a series of‘observational’ studies. Working directly from observing selectedviewpoints of landscapes which include buildings near/local to theacademy - Bring a coat to lessons as you may need to work outside!

● To support your development work, try to obtain and use a camera torecord/capture your chosen view-point(s) to allow you to continueworking on your assignment inside the art studio(s).

● Task yourself to take your own photographs of cities. Go and visitLondon, Bristol, Swindon etc.

● This assignment should be created using a large A1 (size) canvas.

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A11: CityScapeGuidance: Your work for this assignment should include the following‘key’ developments inside your sketchbook/journal:

● Title-Page - Introduce this assignment/work by designing/making aninteresting title-page.

● Source Images - Find and present examples of features (trees, buildings,fences, clouds, plants etc. Remember to include references (where youobtained the image(s)) alongside your sourced images. Take your ownimages and present an analysis of such inside your sketchbook (use acontact sheet).

● Illustrate - Your sources (Images), select ⅔ examples and illustrate(draw/sketch) these using full pages in your sketchbook. Consider using arange of media/materials although as this assignment will be created usingpencil, most of your development studies should also be conducted usingthis medium to show ‘deep’ knowledge/understanding of using pencileffectively.

● Source Artists- Find a selection of artists that ‘inspire’ you and are linkedto the this assignment by the medium of their work (Cityscape Paintings).Present some background knowledge about/of your artist(s), along withsome examples of their work. Include annotations to explain HOW, WHY,WHAT, WHEN etc.

● Illustrate - Some of your artists work by ‘emulation’ inside yoursketchbook and present your work/studies along-side thiers. This willdemonstrate that you have looked carefully and also demonstrate yourknowledge/understanding of their work in a ‘deeper’ and more ‘meaningfulway’.

● After you have conducted the previous guidance/steps, you should focus onyour own idea/work/outcome for this assignment. To do this you will needto decided what it is that you wish to create/paint.

● Once you have decided what it is that you are going to create, begin yourown work/idea by illustrating (sketch/draw) using full pages in yoursketchbook.

● Try to create a couple of possible ‘CityScape’ outcomes to help you decidewhich is the best/strongest for you to develop further, and explain yourchoice(s).

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A11: CityScape

Tips:● Try to be original. You will get more marks if your work is

unlike anything else others have done or intend to do!Consider taking your own photograph/picture(s) of your chosenCityscape scene(s), rather than simply using an image thatyou find online or in a book/magazine.

● Ensure that you prepare and plan for your work with care. Don'tleave anything to chance. Keep/stay organised, and be surethat you have all required equipment/resources for eachlesson.

● Make sure you do your research before you begin this task.Visit/use the assignment page, and check out all thesupporting resources (Video, Pictures, links).

● Make sure you have read the assessment objectives so thatyou know how your work will be marked.

● Before you commence work on your final outcome, be sure thatyou have a fully developed ‘prep’ peice in your sketcbook andideally a mini version on small canvas.

● Because you should create your landscape using paint, ensurethat you have explored the use of this medium fully andevidence via a range of tasks in your sketchbookdemonstrating solid understanding of technique, colour, layers,methods.

● Take photographs of your work main outcome as it develops torecord your progress and to show the different stages ofdevelopment/ refinement. Place these inside your sketchbookand explain your process.

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A11: CityScapeThe Final Outcome:

When all of the above tasks/ guidelines/ suggestions are completed inyour sketchbook (the more you do, the more marks you can gain!), youshould be ready to begin work on your final/main outcome for thisassignment.

Tips:● As this is a main item of coursework, make it count! The ‘deeper’ your

sketchbook development is, the more confident you are likely to be.

● Work hard and fast, there will be limited time for you to complete thisassignment, if you fall behind, make sure that you catch-up using artclinic.

● Be organised and ensure that you have your sketchbook and all/anysource imagery to hand for every lesson.

● Prepare your work area to ensure that you have all your requiredequipment to hand.

● Reflect on your work periodically (often), so that you can spot/identifyany errors or mistakes early on. Take photographs of your work as itdevelops, and place these inside your sketchbook to illustrate yourdevelopment process.

● Consider attending Art Clinic for extra time on your work, and shouldyou fall behind, ensure that you catch-up any missed lessons/time.

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A11: CityScape

Do you have a smart phone?If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help you with thisassignment.

All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one ofreaders below:

● http://reader.kaywa.com● http://get.beetagg.com● http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp● http://europe.nokia.com/support/product­support/nokia­n80/phone­software/smartphone● For iPhone users. Go to iTunes and search for: QR Code reader

Once you have a reader/ app on your smart phone. Simply take a quick snap of the codebelow, and you will be redirected to the visual arts learning site, directly on your phone.

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