Current exhibitions in Oxford

Ashmolean Museum:  http://www.ashmolean.org/exhibitions/current/

Liu Dan: New Landscapes and Old Masters

20 Oct 2016 to 26 Feb 2017

Liu Dan (b. 1953) is one of China's leading artists, at the forefront of the generation of painters who have been working in radically new ways in the traditional medium of ink. 

Hiroshige's Japan: Views of Mount Fuji

15 Nov 2016 to 26 Mar 2017

Mount Fuji has long been praised by poets and depicted by artists for its beautiful shape and sacred status.

Oxford Natural History Museum:  http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/visiting/whatson.htm

Coleopterists’ Day

Saturday 11th Feb, 10.30am - 4pm

Morning of beetle talks, with afternoon workshop. A chance to visit the collections and library by arrangement.  Please email:life@oum.ox.ac.uk

Oxford International Women’s Festival - Brain Spotlight

Friday 10th March, 2.30 - 3.30pm

Meet female neuroscientists and find out about your brain in this exhibition spotlight. In partnership with Oxford Neuroscience.  Suitable for adults and young people, drop-in

Architecture Tours

Every Friday, 2.30pm and 3.15pm

Take a free volunteer-led tour to learn about the Museum's Grade 1 listed Neo-Gothic building.
Adults

Sensing Evolution

New permanent exhibition in the main court

Our touchable tables are back and better than ever. Now themed around evolution, you can explore how mammals and reptiles have adapted to live in a huge variety of environments.

Lives at the Top

Upper North Gallery, from 12 May - 2 April 2017

A small display celebrating the Museum’s Victorian glass roof. Soaring above the specimens, it is a source of fascination for all visitors. In this creative exploration of the roof, discover the people behind its creation, secrets of its beautiful design and find out how it has been maintained for generations to come.

Modern Art Oxford:  https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/events/


Lubaina Himid: Invisible Strategies

21 January — 30 April 2017


Modern Art Oxford presents the first major survey exhibition by British artist Lubaina Himid. One of the pioneers of the British Black Arts Movement, Himid first came to prominence in the 1980s when she began organising exhibitions of work by her peers, whom she felt were under-represented in the contemporary art scene. Himid’s work challenges the stereotypical depictions of black figures in art history, foregrounding the contribution of the African diaspora to Western culture.

Task 3 - Wednesday 8th February

Half term is looming, so I hope that by now you have chosen your theme so you can make good use of your time away from college.

For this week and next week (half term) you will have several tasks to complete.  In order to stay on track, these should be completed by Wednesday 22nd February...

Tasks you should have already completed:

• General mind map around the theme 'structures'

• Specific mind map around your chosen area of study within structures - including artists/photographers you may wish to look at, techniques, materials, colour schemes, images as inspiration etc...

• Deciding on two artists to look at for a starting point.

Tasks now to complete:

• Two full artist studies, including annotation (brief history, your likes/dislikes with their work, how it could inspire your own work), examples of their work and your own interpretation.  Make sure you choose artists that you feel work within the same style as you, or one you can easily recreate - don't make things difficult for yourself!!

• Photographs gathered as first hand evidence (buildings, people, textures, colours, landscapes... depending on your chosen theme)

• Observational drawings - at least 2 double page spreads (4 if you're working in A4). Make sure you work with multiple mediums to show experimentation!!

• A gallery visit (include tickets, maps, photographs, postcards, drawings, notes you have taken etc... evidence your trip - but make sure the images and information you include is relevant to your chosen theme)

Good luck and enjoy your (productive) half term! 

Task 2 - Thursday 2nd February

Tasks to be completed on Thursday 2nd February:

• Mind map around your chosen theme (within Structures) ie. Nature, Fragmentation, Architecture etc. Include ideas, artists you have found, techniques/materials you may wish to explore.  Include visual images (mood board) on your mind map.
• From your list of six artists, narrow down to two artists and look further into their work.  Make notes on their artistic history, techniques, work you are interested in, your likes and dislikes.

HOMEWORK  To be completed by Wednesday 8th February:

• One completed artist study, including examples of their work and your own interpretation of their work based on your chosen theme.

NEXT WEEK

ART:    Next week you will begin observational drawings in various materials, so please bring in any items that you feel will be beneficial for your chosen theme.  I have feathers, shells and a skull that can be used.

PHOTOGRAPHY:  Next week you will begin to plan your first photo shoot around your chosen theme. This may include a studio session, or a location shoot.  Please consider how you can use your time in class affectively and bring in any props/models you may need for you photo shoot.  The studio is booked 3.30-4.30 on Wednesday and 9-10.30 on Thursday.  Arrangements can be made to book at other times if needed.

Task 1 - Wednesday 1st February

Tasks to be completed on Wednesday 1st February:

• Read the examination paper IN FULL
• Mind map of general themes/ideas for 'structure'
• Review presentation
• Find six artists that you may wish to look at for your studies

Please books bring names in on Thursday 2nd February

AS Component 2 Presentation

Please use the presentation attached as a starting point for your externally set work.  There are a large variety of artists to look, but you are welcome to select your own too.

Link:  Component 2 presentation


You will need a new sketchbook for this unit, please make sure you have one ready for Thursday 2nd February.