This document provides instructions for a student's "Collections" coursework project, which will last until February. It explains that the project involves collecting objects and creating artworks based on the collection. Students are encouraged to choose a collection that interests them and can be photographed and drawn in detail. Examples of famous artists like Andy Warhol who based work on collections are provided. Students must complete a spider diagram brainstorming collection ideas and choose a theme by a deadline in September.

2. To complete your GCSE, you must have 2
coursework projects
•Project 1: ‘Natural Forms’ (Complete)
•Project 2: ‘Collections’ (this project will last
until FEBRUARY.)
After February you will be complete the exam
unit.

3. What does Collections mean?
• col·lec·tion (k-lkshn) n. 1. The act or process
of collecting.
• A group of objects or works to be seen,
studied, or kept together
– Collecting present participle of col·lect (Verb)
– Verb: Bring or gather together (things, typically
when scattered or widespread).
– Accumulate and store over a period of time.

4. You may have built up your own collections
of things already or you might think of
something interesting that you will be able
to complete some exciting coursework from.
Think about things that interest you.

5. You can use collections of anything...

27. Many Famous Artists have based
their work on collections of
things...

28. Andy Warhol

29. Lisa Millroy

31. Kim Kibby

32. Julian Opi

33. Patrick Coulfield

34. Michael Craig Martin

35. Cornelia Parker

36. Damian Hirst

37. James Hopkins

38. Tony Cragg

39. -You must be interested in you chosen collection as
you will be creating lots of Art work on this theme
-You must be able to bring your own resources in and
take primary photographs of your chosen collection
-You should make sure your collection will work well
for detailed observational drawings as these are an
important part of your project.
Think about the following points…

42. 1) Complete a broad spider diagram on ‘Collections’.
Work together to fill a double page and think of as many
things as you can.
(EXTRA… creating a visual moodboard of imagery
based on the theme of collections)
2) Choose a theme for your collection project
Deadlines: 11C Monday 7th
September
11D Wednesday 10th
September
(Use the Pinterest Album ‘Collections’ to help
you with ideas)