art & design 2012 entry

AS/A2�geography

Why�Choose�Art�&

Design�at�Carmel?

• The department offers a wide variety of specialist AS and A2 Levels

• Explore a range of media and techniques to achieve your artistic

aims and gain a great sense of satisfaction and enjoyment

• Fantastic facilities available in a dedicated Art & Design building

• Opportunities to be taught by specialist and well qualified tutors

• You will be treated as an individual and supported throughout the

course to maximise your potential

• Excellent pass rates year on year

AS/A2 3D Design

AS/A2 Textile Design

AS/A2 Fine Art

AS/A2 Graphic Communication

AS/A2 Photography

(Lens/Light Based Media)

2012�Entry

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Students who specialise within 3D Design may

extend their skills into the following areas: Interior

and Spatial Design; Product Design; Architecture;

Glass/Craft/Jewellery.

Individuals are encouraged to work with a wide

range of materials including paper, wire, wood,

metal and glass to produce an extensive range of

samples/prototypes and develop these into

innovative realisations within their chosen

specialism.

What�is�3D�Design?

Steve BonatiHead of Art & Design Faculty,

Fine Art & Photography Tutor

Deborah BradleyHead of Department

Textile Design Tutor

Silvana FairHead of Department

3D Design & Technology Tutor

How�will�I�be�assessed?At AS Level, you will be introduced to a variety of experiences employing a range of media,

processes and techniques appropriate to your chosen area of study.

• Unit 1 – Development of a coursework portfolio

• Unit 2 – An externally-set assignment

At A2 Level, you are required to build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills gained

in the AS with greater depth of study.

• Unit 3 – A personal investigation

• Unit 4 – An externally-set assignment

All Art and Design students are continually monitored and given feedback and assessment

sheets. Homework is set weekly and returned with helpful comments. Tutorials are offered

regularly to help with coursework and examinations. All units are assessed by the centre and

then assessed by AQA/WJEC.

Many students go on to study the Art Foundation

National Diploma, and then access Higher

Education. There are many Universities offering

3D Design related courses. The focus of study

can vary, from product design, furniture design,

interior/spatial design, architecture, lighting

design, jewellery, silversmithing, set design, glass

and ceramics. The AS/A2 course will develop

your manipulative skills within a range of

appropriate 3D media as well as allowing you to

explore a wide range of art practices within a

range of specialisms.

Employment opportunities are varied in 3D design

including the specialist areas mentioned above.

What�will�the�courseprepare�me�for?

AS/A2 3D�DesignExam Board:AQA

Meet�the�Staff

Gareth Bulger AS 3D Design

Emily James AS 3D Design

Jack Terry A2 3D Design

Megan Geraghty A2 3D Design


What�is�Textile�Design?

Lizzy Jackson AS Textile Design

What�support�will�I�receive?

Rebecca Dixon A2 Textile Design

Hannah Owen A2 Textile Design Hannah Rodick AS Textile Design

A range of supportive measures are designed for you to succeed. Lesson structure

places great emphasis on teaching and learning and within Art and Design a one-to-

one approach is very much in evidence. Lessons are only one aspect of course

delivery. Individual tutorials enable students to discuss their progress in more detail.

Homework provides the opportunity for a weekly assessment and feedback on

progress, whilst unit feedback is more detailed. Opportunities exist for students to

work in the studios over lunch, break times and after college. Tutors offer support in

suggesting suitable gallery visits and sources of information for research purposes.

Technical support is available in terms of support staff who will assist in workshop

procedures. Tutors are open and friendly and lessons are lively and engaging. We

have received the highest praise for student support in inspections of the department.


National Diploma, and then access Higher Education.

There are many universities offering courses relating to

Textile Design. These may include Women’s Wear, Men’s

Wear, Styling, Marketing and Fashion Photography.


Texture, surface, natural form, dreams and cities

are a few of the diverse influences used to inspire

creative and innovative design ideas within the

areas of Textile Design.

Students explore visual information to develop

creative investigations into textiles and fashion.

Experimentation into techniques and processes

includes stitch, print, dye, knit and garment

construction, to develop understanding of shape,

form, pattern, texture and colour.

All practical work is underpinned by critical

analysis of appropriate sources. Students are

encouraged to visit exhibitions and galleries.

Research methods including drawing, collecting,

and mood boards will be used to generate a

wealth of ideas. Students’ diverse and individual

approaches can be realised in a variety of

outcomes including fine art textiles, fashion

design, illustration and textile design.

AS/A2 Textile�DesignExam Board:AQA

Peter FrostHead of Department

Graphic Communication Tutor

Mark BradleyFine Art Tutor

Elizabeth OliverFine Art &

Photography Tutor

David FoxGraphic Communication Tutor

Meet�the�Staff


Joe Crossland AS Graphic CommunicationTom Jolley AS Graphic Communication

Tori Marsh AS Photography

Sian Toolan AS Fine Art Steph Wood A2 PhotographyMichael Pearce AS Fine Art


Sarah Pates A2 Textile Design William Chambers AS 3D Design

Jenny Simons AS Fine Art

Jack Terry A2 3D Design Rebecca Oakes A2 3D Design

Nicole Clarke AS Textile Design


The broadest of all the individual specialisms,

Fine Art covers a wide variety of media and

techniques.

These include traditional drawing, painting and

sculpture alongside the more contemporary

installation art, film, photography, printmaking,

performance and digital imagery. You will have the

opportunity at A2 to develop these interests further.

Students are encouraged to explore media to the

full in order to best express their ideas.

What�is�Fine�Art?

Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher

Education. There are many universities offering courses relating to Fine Art including:

Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Performance, and Interactive Arts.

The Advanced Level Fine Art course will give you a broad base of art skills and practices.


Vikki LeechTextile Design Tutor

Claire PenkettPhotography Tutor

Technical�Support:John Whittingham

Katie Shallcross

Maxine Lee

The Department is certainly busy and has a lively atmosphere, which we believe to be

conducive to learning. Students who have been interviewed, without exception, comment on

the supportive, friendly nature of the tutors and the progress, satisfaction, enjoyment they have

experienced in the department. The tutors are committed to providing the highest quality

teaching and learning possible.

All art subjects are housed in the recently opened, two-storey Centre for Art and Design

offering superbly equipped studios and the latest technology. Computer facilities are available

in separate suites. All computers are equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and

Premiere. There is a dark room, kiln room, dye room, sewing room, and workshop. There are

nine specialist art tutors and two technicians in the department.

Every effort is made to display student work with the highlight of the year being the Creative

Arts Evening which features an exhibition of art and design work. Talented and conscientious

students could achieve our annual financial award.

What�is�the�Art�&�Designdepartment�like?

AS/A2 Fine�ArtExam Board:AQA

Meet�the�Staff

Elisha Cieslar A2 Fine Art

Emma Gifford AS Fine Art

Erin Bradley AS Fine Art

Claire Lynn A2 Fine Art


AS/A2 Graphic�CommunicationExam Board:AQA

Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher

Education. There are many universities offering Graphic Design courses. The focus of study can

vary, from Advertising to Illustration, Animation to Creative Direction and Web Design. The AS/A2

course will develop your ICT skills and photographic skills, as well as allowing you to explore a

wide range of art practices. Employment opportunities are varied in graphic design and span

the world of publishing, animation, TV, web design, typography and music.


How�can�I�enrich�my�studies?The department organises a three day visit to London each year, usually taking in the Turner

Prize. Major galleries and museums are visited including Tate Britain and Modern, V&A,

National Portrait Gallery, and Whitechapel.

You are also encouraged to visit the museums and galleries in the area, including Tate

Liverpool, Walker Gallery and:

• for 3D Design students, the Bluecoat Display Centre and Whitworth Gallery;

• for Textile Design students, the Bluecoat Display Centre, Harris Museum, Platt

Museum of Costume, Whitworth Art Gallery;

• for Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography students: Urbis, Cornerhouse

and Open Eye.

Stephanie O'Hara

AS Graphic Communication

Abygail Bradley A2 Graphic

Communication

Amy Francis AS Graphic

Communication

Matthew Riley

A2 Graphic Communication

It’s about communication – visual

communication using words, images,

ideas, sounds and movement. Graphics is

grounded in the world, culture and

commerce that surround us.

Using technology alongside the more

traditional art forms (drawing and painting)

you will explore project-based

assignments. Based on the commercial

world of graphic design, projects will

develop skills in communication,

collaboration and presentation.

Students have the opportunity to

experience: surface graphics, typography,

photography and image manipulation, TV

identity and promotion, animation and

motion graphics.

What�is�GraphicCommunication?


AS/A2�Photography(Lens/Light�based�Media)

Exam Board:WJEC


Some of our A2 studentdestinations 2011:

Elisha Cieslar

Manchester Met UniBA Hons Fashion/Business

Matt Mortimer

Liverpool Hope BA Hons Fine Art

Esme McCall

Newcastle UniversityBA Hons Fine Art

Leonie Middleton

University of LiverpoolBA Hons Architecture

Stephanie Lunn

Manchester Met UniBA Hons Textiles in Practice

Rebecca Dixon

London College of FashionBA Hons VisualMerchandising

Greg Ball

Leeds Met UniversityBA Hons Graphic Design

Grace Maleedy

Manchester Met UniBA Hons Graphic Design

Louise Kerwin

Leeds UniversityBA Hons Graphic Design &Communication

Sarah Franks

Teesside UniversityBA Hons ComputerCharacter Animation

A2 Level exam results

2011:

Fine Art 100%Graphic Comm. 100%Photography 100%Textile Design 97%3D Design 100%

Art�&�Design�Student�Success

Each of the Art & Design course

specifications can be found on the

exam board websites:

www.aqa.org.ukwww.wjec.co.ukFurther examples of students’ work

can be found on the college website

www.carmel.ac.uk

Georgina Lee-Hindle A2 Photography

Caroline Lane AS Photography

Joseph Finegan A2 Photography

Joe Crossland AS Photography


National Diploma, and then access Higher

Education. There are many universities offering

Photography and related courses. The focus of

study can vary, from Editorial to Experimental,

Fashion to Photojournalism. The AS/A2 course will

develop your digital photography and ICT skills, as

well as allowing you to explore more traditional darkroom techniques. Employment

opportunities in Photography are wide-ranging and can allow you to work in a number of

exciting areas, including Fashion, Music, Sport and the Media. Many photographers are also

artists in their own right and, as well as working on a freelance basis, have their work

exhibited regularly in galleries worldwide.

Portraits, still life, landscape, editorial, fashion,

photojournalism, reportage, and studio – the list of

subjects is endless. Whether digital or wet

photography, the results are stunning and almost

immediate, that’s the beauty of photography.

Digital Photography involves manipulating images

using packages such as Adobe Photoshop and

we embrace all the new photographic trends. The

more traditional dark room methods of producing

photographs, developing and printing films in

black and white, are still practiced here and

appreciated fully. We also have the facilities to

develop and print in colour.

What�is�Photography(Lens/Light�based�Media)?

MoreInformation

Laura Carrier AS Photography


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