Portfolio Development for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Where does inspiration come from, and how do artists and designers turn ideas into creative outcomes? This intensive course guides you through a personal journey, from initial concept to a portfolio of interconnected works across different media.
Beginning with group activities, research, and experimentation, you'll learn to stay open to your surroundings and embrace the unexpected as a source of creativity. You'll work in a supportive, dynamic environment that encourages you to develop your individual creative potential.
By the end of the course, you'll have produced a strong body of work, including sketchbooks, studies, and designs,that can be included in your portfolio.
There will be a research trip outside of the College to a museum, gallery or other location. Students will be accompanied from and returned to College if required. Any entry tickets will be provided, but students will need to cover the cost of travel.
Who this course is for
- Students aged 16 to 18 wanting to develop their research skills and understand how to build ideas through experimentation, including beginners
- Students planning to undertake Further Education / study at Foundation or BA level
Key information
Topics covered
- Explore methods to find inspiration
- Experimentation with materials and processes including drawing, collage, print, model-making and photography to channel ideas into individual projects
- Develop skills to translate into your individual area of interest
- Museum and gallery visits, group discussion and individual mentoring
- Meet creative professionals and see their portfolios
Learning outcomes
- Develop a methodology for generating ideas
- Opportunity to work across a variety of media
- Develop an understanding of the value of experimentation and chance
- Engage in group discussion and critique
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
- Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
- Experience art school teaching
For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.
Materials
If possible, please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making the work, and the outcomes.
Everything else needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.
Tutor
Rochelle Fry
Rochelle Fry is an artist and educator who lives and works in London. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in London where she studied sculpture, she has exhibited her work in the UK and internationally. Rochelle is a long standing member of Five Years, an artist run gallery, she curates exhibitions and coordinates collaborative projects. Rochelle has 10 years extensive experience teaching short courses at CSM including drawing and portfolio preparation. She writes bespoke courses preparing and mentoring students for successful art university applications and also teaches drawing at the Civil Engineering Department, City University, London.
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