Self Brief Introduction

4:Personal Preparation and Progression in Art, Design and Media (part unit)

5:Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media

6:Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media

7:Media Development in Art, Design and Media

As all Artists essentially make work about themselves whether consciously or otherwise, we have decided to title this project “SELF” as a starting point for self directed study. Regarding this, there are many Artists who make self portraits such as Francis Bacon, Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and Chuck Close and there are those that make autobiographical work like Jenny Saville, Cindy Sherman, Jackson Pollock, Jean- Paul Basquiat, Delaine le- Bas, Sophie Calle and Yinka Shonibare and many more.

Using the word SELF as a starting point we would like you to explore what this actually means and how you communicate this through your work. Initially we will be carrying out starter activities to generate ideas and concepts surrounding the word; this will include self-portraits, word games and contextual links. You will need to explore your personal interpretation of the subject in order to develop your work. The notion of “self” maybe implicit or explicit in the work; it is entirely up to you what direction you take.

To consolidate your thoughts you will need to write a statement of intent outlining the theme/ content of the project and proposed research and experimentation you will carry out.

Design students should set themselves a clear design brief that outlines the client and the need.