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Photography 1 – P14 – Assignment One “The Square Mile” – Tutor Report
I was somewhat disheartened when I receive feedback on this first assignment. I’ve already done Drawing 1 so I’m used to critical reviews but certainly this report doused any initial enthusiasm I had for the course. Phrases such as “a … Continue reading
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Photography 1 – P14 – Assignment One “The Square Mile”
“Photographers and artists have always found inspiration in their immediate location. There is a concept within Welsh culture called Y Filltir Sgwar (The Square Mile), described above by Professor Mike Pearson. Use the theme of The Square Mile as a starting point for … Continue reading
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My Life As A Printmaker
Hi I have recently completed Drawing 1 with the OCA. I am now embarking on two more courses viz. Photography 1 – Expressing Your Vision, and Printmaking 1. My first job after leaving university was with a dyestuff manufacturer, working … Continue reading
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Expressing My Vision Of The Photography 1 Course
Hi I have recently completed Drawing 1 with the OCA. I am now embarking on two more courses viz. Photography 1 – Expressing Your Vision, and Printmaking 1. My first camera cost eight shillings from Woolworths. It had a wire … Continue reading
P167 Assignment Five Option 3
Decide on the most appropriate media for your subject. … At this stage, it’s probably best to use media that you’re very familiar with. … Working on a larger surface will mean that you may need a board tilted towards … Continue reading
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P166 Exercise: Detailed Studies
There may be objects or features that you wish to include in your landscape. … If this element of your drawing is to be convincing you will need to work out the basic elements of the form. As time was … Continue reading
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P164 – Research Point – The Golden Section
Find out about the golden section. Find at least six examples by a range of artists and look at how they have used the golden section in the composition of their pictures. First the maths bit! (courtesy of Wikipedia): “In mathematics, … Continue reading
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