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Year 2 Art and Design, Level 3 Diploma
Jasmine Robinson

**My Project proposal, Self Assessment and Evaluation documents are at the end of this padlet board**

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Here I practised Calligraphy. To exercise the use of Calligraphy I did my SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

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SWOT - strengths

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SWOT - weaknesses

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SWOT - weaknesses

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SWOT - opportunities

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SWOT - opportunities

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SWOT - threats

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SWOT - threats

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Second Draft - mind map

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First Draft - mind map

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Development of my ideas

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Here I did some research into signs. I'm thinking of developing this idea

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Here I decided to create my own sign

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Because I have chosen my theme, I thought to do a drawing to. Here I designed a thew signs that could be used in a shop. I enjoyed drawing this.

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Here I did more research into signs- these are Egyptian hieroglyphics. This is the Egyptian alphabet made from the symbols Egyptians used.

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I experimented making some lolly pop signs. The signs we see outside are all displayed on a pole to make sure they are clearly visible to drivers. I decided to test this out.

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Here I tried out some negative space. To do this I cut out some circles using a craft knife. Using this tool linked into health and safety. To use the knife properly, I made sure my hands weren't close to the blade when cutting.
This image also shows more designs for me to experiment with in the workshop.

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Artist research
During this research, I did have some difficulty knowing the artist of this exhibition. I now realise I have made a mistake.
This artist in fact isnt Peter Blake. Its actually is Patrick Murphy.

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Artist research
After I realised my mistake, I learnt that Peter Blake designed some ships with Dazzel camouflage.

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This is another artist I researched. Caroline Cardus. In 2004 she started a project focusing on the fight for disabilit equality. I found her art they interesting and inspiring.
https://youtu.be/kbfPEKQsK0s

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Caroline Cardus is a 'visual' artist. She is also a writer, she uses simple text to evoke 'powerful' messages. To make these messages seen, she creates large scale exhibitions of her work, using different materials. On exhibition in particular is her 2000 - 2004 'The Way Ahead', which explores the fight for disability equality. Cardus herself is disabled, so she knows from personal experience what it's like to be disabled. In her project she created a vast amount of road signs that each have a meaning. I really like her artwork - its inspiring. Cardus investigates equality, I like the idea of researching this too.

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I like this sign in particular. This shows we are all the same, though some of us may have disabilities. However, some disabilities aren't alway visible. This can cause bullying and negative judgements, as other people can't always understand the reason behind someone's behaviour purely because the individual's disability is less obvious.

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My sketch of Cardus' wheelchair sign. The original sign shows a person sat stationary in a wheelchair. This is an insult, as most disabled people still display high levels of independence - one being mobile.
As a result, Cardus recreated this sign.

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Gestalt principles (2)

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The British road sign project.

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Gestalt pricipals

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My sign mood board (1)

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My sign mood board (2)

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Primary research

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Primary research

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Primary research

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My first experiments. I have used this Jeweller  making technique, enameling, before.
Here I tried to make a sign representing pride.
I used a card stencil and slid other piece of card down to create a line of enamel powder. Then I placed the piece into the kiln. I did the same process for each colour.

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This is another enamel experiment. Here, six different colours are visible, this was quiet difficult to achieve, as enamel colouring does burn away when exposed to high temperatures for a long time. Therefore, I had to alter my technique.
To do this, I applied the coloured powder to the previously enamelled disk. Usually I would keep the piece in the kiln for 30 seconds, but because I had six colours (to make the heart shaped) I did this: 30 ÷ 6 = 5 seconds. By doing this, I avoided burnt colours.

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To transfer the powder as accurately as possible, I used card stencils.
Last time I did this, I used two separate pieces of card - this was very uneven and messy. As a result, I learnt to make an individual stencil for each section of the design. This worked out much better.

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This experiment evokes equality.
I made a sketch of this, but used black and white. However, there was a shortage of these colours in the workshop. So, I had to improvise.
To make the black colour, I used enamel stones, then sprinkled a small amount of powder to the surface, using my stencils. After this layer was melted in the kiln, I chose to use red. I did this because black and red contrast well.
I liked making this piece, however the icon Isn't very clear. If I was driving and saw this, I wouldnt know what it represents.

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Equality enameling (2)
As seen in the image, cracks are visible. I'm not sure why the enamel cracked, but I think it might be due to using enamel stones as the base layer. The top layer of powder melted onto an uneven surface and cracked.

The enamel stones were quite hard to assemble, therefore I learnt to used super glue.

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This is my favourite enamel piece so far. It's clear, bright and understandable.

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Gestalt principles (3)

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Anatomy mind map
(Sorry this is out of place - I couldn't drag the image to where I wanted it to be , which was next to my previous anatomy mind maps)

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How I created the copper disks.

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Copper disks (2)
I used a file tool to soften the rough, jagged edges. This applies to health and safety.
Then I used sanding paper to smother and round the edges for a nice finish.

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Process

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Process (2)

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Process (3)

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Process (4)

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Practising Lino print to show my multi-media skills.

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Lino print (2nd colour)
Using my social distancing design. I'm surprised at how well this design works, even when made with different materials.

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Im not happy with the outcome of this double page spread at all. It looks very messy and untidy. The quality is shocking due to trying to finish some last bits of work before the deadline.

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My finished Lino print
In this experiment I chose to explore the design I also made in the workshop. I'm pleased with the outcome of this print making Marquette. At first the ink was untidy. But, after the application of the black ink the quality of this design increased. I have not practised drink making since A&D Year 1. I'm pleased with the fact that I can still remember and produce art using this method.
When I progress to Barnsle University foundation course, even University afterwards, I aspire to be a multidisciplinary artist.

This print in particular is quiet uneven. I made three of these, the others were at a better quality, but they got lost somewhere. I'm quiet upset I couldn't find these. In future I know to take photos of my work as soon as I finish it.

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On the left side of this image my lino is visible, along with an experiment with acrylic. I wanted to test how the acrylic, rolled onto the lino, would turn out. It's an interesting affect, but very untidy.

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In previous experiments I have used water based ink and enamel. I enjoyed both, however I wanted to test my skills a bit more. I decided to try carving wood. This practical skill turned out very nicely and I didn't experience any cracking. As a result, I chose this media for my final piece.

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I used the pillar drill to make the holes for the wooden dowel to slot into. In a sense, i create a lolly pop inspired design. Which to me, represents a smaller version of the road signs we see outside.

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On the first image of 'My final piece (1)' there are paint patches that are unfinished.
As a result I used the digital art app, Medibang paint, to edit. I make digital art quite a lot, so I have learnt how to use it.

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**Here's some evidence of my Time planning, using SMART targets**

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Because my project is about communication through signs, I thought about having a road themed space. I like the idea of having a wall with a road design for my wooden piece. Then for my cardboard sculpture, a brick wall design; this is an element from Calorline Cardus' exhibition.

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My design in different medias...

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I have really enjoyed my Art & Design course.

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I have really enjoyed my Art & Design course.