AS/A2 HALF TERM HOMEWORK

Collect a wide range of primary source photographs/materials for use in developing samples and ideas after half term. Your primary research must relate to your theme and artists researched.

Photographic (take care that images are in focus and not too dark)

30 – 40 primary images (contact sheet) 10 – 20 ‘best images’ to inspire samples

*for portraits ensure there are clean white backgrounds

* try the same subject from different angles, close up and far away

Click here for examples of primary recording and explanations of how practicing textile artists use primary research

If you are collecting for mixed media work try charity shops, house clearance stall on Ashton Market (Sunday mornings) and car boot sales.

Deadline: 27th February


Look closely at the artists you have studied. Do you need any particular materials, threads, embellishments, trims? Buy these in order to personalise your work!

Click here for a link to Abakhan in Manchester (a good place to get fabrics/embellishments)

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