Preparatory work

[1] Researching Artefacts 

Research and establish a collection of relevant artefact images (≥40): Collection of art, craft or design objects from any period, culture or time that will be used as inspiration to inspire and develop your work. These need to be from at least 7 different artists. Reference must be made of the artist and artefact names, time and place of production and any other pertinent details. 

[2] Researching Objects

Research and establish a collection of objects or object images (≥50):  Find objects that you like! Highest grades will be gained by using ‘primary’ inspirational objects or your own photographs.  It is also possible to use secondary references taken from sources such as books, magazines, CD-ROMs and the internet however do not overuse of these sources. 

[3] In-depth practical study of artefacts

Transcriptions (≥1): An accurate copy of the whole or appropriate part of an artefact. This does not have to be carried out in the original medium however an attempt should be made to recreate this in any relevant media, common examples include: Oil paintings are difficult to reproduce due to expense and the rather lengthy drying times although similar colours can be rendered from many other dry media and similar textures can be achieved through the use of acrylics or mixed media combinations. Similarly large sheet metal sculpture can be created using more easily manipulated card and stone may be replaced with clay, mod-roc, papier-mâché etc.

This is the conclusion of the pre-course work however you may also like to get a head start with some of the following excellent additions and extensions to your portfolio:

[4] In-depth practical study of objects

High quality observational drawings: Accurate, detailed, tonal drawings of observed objects. However, when appropriate, some of these drawings may be replaced with other relevant items including various 3D media.

[5] Practical developments in the use of media 

Media experiments: In addition to unique new items this may also be a full or part copy of anything previously created but with the addition of a different  medium.

[6] Practical developments based on artefacts

Artefact based developments: This may be developed from any of the previous categories however there must be some direct relationship with relevant artefacts. Possibilities include the production of further transcriptions although further credit will be gained if pieces now become more of a ‘working in the style’ or ‘personal response’ to a particular artefact, genre or movement etc.