Week 1 Personal Study tasks
All L6 groups been set a two week task (see week 18 homework folder) to kick start your Component 1 Personal Study Independent Project.
Summary of the two week homework task to include a minimum of 4 sides (download the mock exam brief):
- Some of you have already expressed interests in different themes and have clear ideas of what you could initially explore. We recommend that you create lists and mind maps to help get your thoughts and ideas down on paper. Create lists and mind maps on A5 or A6 papers to help you construct your thoughts and plans of action - these will not go to waste so don't throw them away!
- Download Graphics Project Guide (via Godalming Online / attached to this email) - read through the guide to gain knowledge and understanding of the Graphic Design Process. From February 2020 until end of January 2021, you will complete all the key stages of the Graphic Design process. Familiarise yourself with the key stages by reading through the guide.
- Research (see section B of Graphics Project Guide) - Sign up to Pinterest and create your own Pinterest board. Pin 20-30 images that can inspire the start of your project. Use these images to create your own A4 page of mood board + analysed research. Examples can be seen here
- At this stage you do not need to create your Design Brief, we will approach this in 3 weeks time, where you will create your first draft of a Design Brief. However....if you are already starting to think about where your project will lead to, jot down your thoughts in your lists and mind maps.
- Designer Studies (see section D of Graphics Project Guide) - Select 3 - 4 artists/designers. Similar to previous homework projects, you are to create designer studies for your chosen artists/designers: Create copy(s) and your own versions. Your own versions should be linked to your theme e.g. if you theme is about raising awareness for climate change, then your own versions will be related to climate change.
- Typography (see section E of the Graphics Project Guide)
- Inspiration - visit this GOL page to preview previous students' Personal Study projects here
Speak to U6 Graphics students about their themes.
In the week commencing 10th February, you will be briefed about the work you will be doing over February half term.