•December 1, 2009 •
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•November 27, 2009 •
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•November 27, 2009 •
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Posted in S2, S3
Tags: social change
•November 24, 2009 •
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I was asked today by a friend and lecturer Tracey Cannon at Clydebank College to help judge a hair and makeup show by students learning to be hairstylists. What a great afternoon and judging the show was very difficult as all the designs were amazing and based on a carnival theme. Students worked in groups of 3 to 4 and had to design the costumes, hair and makeup as well as do an introduction and dance to show off their creations. There was definitely a carnival atmosphere in the room with friends and family of the stylists there to support them. The overall winners were the circus carnival team and the best hair and makeup went to a student who did a lollipop carnival design.
Posted in Stuff and things
Tags: Clydebank College, competition, costume design, hair design, makeup design
•November 22, 2009 •
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Ok here they are-we’ve finally finished and these are the ones that I have chosen to go down to the headteacher and SMT for judging from my classes- 1p2. 1p4 & 1p8. I’ve added a frame and some lettering-hope you like them! Everyone worked so hard on their design and working with photoshop was great, hopefully you can see a future use for this software in other art and design projects you will do in the near future-well done first year!
Posted in S1
Tags: Christmas cards, Madonna images, Photoshop
•November 20, 2009 •
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Teaching those grumpy, enthusiastic and sometimes hardworking Higher pupils is always a challenge but today it was a pleasure! They were quietly industrious and got on well with their foam cut prints. Mixing far too much ink and washing it all down the drain-hoping I wouldn’t see because I was too busy tidying up after them so they kept their prints free of too many finger prints. They all need to go back and improve their investigation drawings-big time, so hopefully this weekend -with all the rain- will give them a break in their busy social lives to get on and create a great drawing. I would like to know what they think of the course so far…….
Posted in S5/6
Tags: development work, higher, printing
•November 12, 2009 •
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S3 and S2 pupils have just started to create posters where they decide on a topic in society that is important to them personally and create a poster that will educate, inform and hopefully improve the world! This links in with a forth coming exhibition on Art for Social Change at the School of Visual Arts Museum in New York City. We have only spent one period discussing our ideas and looking at some contemporary poster designs, but already I am impressed with the pupils enthusiasm. The boys in particular were great and I thank them for all their thoughts that they brought into the discussions- come on girls get your thoughts out there as well! We only had time after I went on and on for too long (sorry) to just quickly brainstorm some topics and then start a mind map. I have now asked everyone to leave a comment with their idea for a topic and a quick description for how it could look in poster format on this blog. I’ve booked the library next week so they can all do some more research and be better informed themselves. For those of you who don’t have a clue what to do yet- have a look at the comments they might help you to get some ideas going! Any questions? ask and I will reply
Posted in S2, S3
Tags: poster design, social change
•November 6, 2009 •
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S1 pupils are still busy working on their card designs in both coloured pencil and photoshop. I only allowed the pupils who completed their homework task to work on the computers- so quite a few were caught out! I think both formats are looking good and in another week or 2 they have to be finished for the judging and printing to commence so bring it on guys & work well to make this years official OLHS Christmas card the best yet.
Posted in S1
Tags: Christmas cards, design, Photoshop
•October 30, 2009 •
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S2 pupils got a shot at felting wool this week for their puppets. Although S2 pupils only come to the Art Department once a week we still try to give them a good variety of projects so they get an idea of what art and design is all about. The puppet lesson is not just about pupils designing puppets, it also encompasses fashion and textile design as the next step is to design and create their costumes. The puppets now look so much better with their colourful hair- things can only get better!
Posted in S2
Tags: felting wool, puppet design
•October 25, 2009 •
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Cool! I’ve finally made it on to Google! Typed in “lorenasteinert’s blog” and “Ms Steinert’s” site and I am so there already! Can’t wait to see if more people/pupils find my/their artwork and info on the web now! I am thrilled with all the comments I’m getting from my classes- they are the best and I am so happy they are leaving comments! Still haven’t had a cheeky one yet- bit disappointing that!
Posted in Stuff and things
Tags: starting the blog