Summer Courses Portfolio Preparation Sample timetable

Studio drawing using non-traditional materials.

Lighting and composition.

Share and discuss.

Use collage to experiment with tonal observation.

Create a tonal collage from life.

City View Ferris Wheel

Colour workshop. Use acrylic paints to create a colour wheel.

Create abstract piece using only colour to evoke emotions.

Walking excursion to Zoology Museum.

Explore museum, studying an area using complimentary colouring pencils.

Create self-portrait using technique learned this week.

Choose contrasting technique to create second self-portrait.

Complete self-portrait projects.

Share with group, explaining choices and outcomes.

Talent Show

Introduction to various exercises in 2D and 3D.

Introduction to casting techniques.

Exploration of casting using the workshops.

Continue and finish casting project.

Cinema

Excursion to Kettle’s Yard, focusing on observing sculptures.

Introduction to relief sculpture.

Demonstration of relief casting.

Student project using clay.

Sculpting through touch.

Share pieces with other students.

CSVPA Disco

Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time)

Selfie Orienteering Challenge

Icebreakers and overview of the week ahead.

Intro to Photoshop.

Colour separation workshop.

Park Social Time

Observational drawing.

Visit Fitzwilliam museum to sketch.

Ice Skating

Colour separation artwork.

Markmaking workshop.

Trashion Show

Intro to GIF/frame by frame animation.

The exposure triangle.

Understanding the aperture shutter speed.

Punting

Photography project to demonstrate understanding of exposure triangle.

Present photographs in digital sketchbook.

Learn how to enhance photographs.

Continuation of Photography project.

Share work with other students.

Dance Party

Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time)

Tie Dye Arts & Crafts