scratch film 2012

Morning- media
         We watched our scratch film. It took around 15 minutes. I think figures cameout really well. And from putting/ blending the separate pieces of film together it flashed black. If you had done a blended piece it just came out as a big mess. Words or messages were a challenge to read quickly as some slides wasnt shown long enough. Overall very successful, and a good experiance of how videos use to be and how much theyve changed

Trip To Child Action Northwest 2012

Ten of us went for a trip back up to the orphanage again to collect somemore research and primary sources. But I couldnt collect enough research in the time given. But I am going to develop as much as I can with the photos I have.

Child Action Information 2012

-Pound day
    -fundraising event using the history of blackburn Orphanage to help Child Action Northwest continue the work of founder James Dixon. 120 Years ago.
    -Pound day was a simple idea started by our founder, James Dixon. The very first pound day took place on 24 June 1892. The appeal asked people to donate a pound ( a lot of money in those days - perhaps a weeks wage). If they couldnt afford a pound they were asked to donate a pound in weight of something that the Orphanage could use in the running of the household.
    -Pound day included
        - Mrs Dixons tearoom
        - Traditional side stalls
        - Seaside postcard scene
        - Circus tent with childrens story telling and Punch and Judy.
        - Miniture fairground
        - Caton and hopes amazing Emporium of curiosity
        - Popcorn and candyfloss
        - Ice cream parlour
        - Fairground Organ
        - Childrens craft tent
        - Historical dressing up costumes
        - Orphans hide and seek treasure hunt.
        - Teddy tombola
Background
     - In 2011 we unearthed what we now refer to as "the buried Treasure" of James Dixon. Deep in the cellars, underneath the orphanage building was a collection of documents dating back to the foundations of the charity. These include early building commitee meetigns, architect plans etc.
History  
     -The Orphanage was founded by James Dixon (1855-1936), originally from Scotland, who was known as "The Blackburn Samaritans". He had also helped the ragged school. In 1866 he started to raised funds to build an Orphanage. On the 23rd July 1891 the opening ceremmony took place, with several hundred townsfolk in attendance. Two months previously, James Dixon had been appointed as the first super-intendent,  post he was to hold until 1933.
                                         Child Action Northwest
                                           Whalley Road
                                             Wilpshire
                                              Blackburn
                                              Lancs
                                              BB1 9LL
                                              01254 24700

Here are some book covers i found on the internet for ideas:

Ideas 2012

Some rough ideas/ experiments in my book.
- A piece of canvas with the list of orphans who have passed through the orphanage. In many different fonts and mediums and sizes. Then using image maker putting a photo of R.J.Gregson on top so the writing shows through. Then reflecting on this, it may give me more ideas or how to develop and move on.
- A pass student made a film then paused it to start her off on canvas. So ive decided to use a video from a media student to get some images or even ideas from this to progress future fro my book cover.
- Using photoshop to layer several photos on top of each other to bring through several memories to viewers at one time.

Part 2- Development and progression

Units 5
- Blackburn Orphanage book cover competition
Unit 6
-Ucas researching uni's

Part 1- Final pieces

Brusho powders 2012

I found a box of brusho, which is powered dye which you can sprinkle on to any material which is wet. As the dye meets the material, its spreads out looking a little like a firework on paper.

Taster in the studio 2012

Me and Fozia had a taster in the studio,seeing how to use things and also what effects we can make. I made a very short video of my prints of Darwen tower. I really enjoyed it cause now I can use this later in my work and in my FMP. I think exploring as much as I can this year so I have more knowledge and tecniques in my work, ready for the next step in my life.

These photos below are from inside the studio and Alex a boy on my course who helped me out greatly on the camera whilst filming.

This is the setup in the studio were I will film my work. Firstly we made a plinth to display my work on, so it looked effective when filming.

The two screens above show that on the right screen that is a preview of what you are or would be filming, which is then connected to different ways on how to bring in other images from the other cameras. So the screen on the left shows what angle the cameras are, which is easy to compare the different persissions ready to film. This was an exellent experiance on how all the technology works so i am ready incase I would like to film or even edit something later in my course.

This is me and alex trying sort out all the lighting out because as you looked at it with the nacked eye, it was different on sreen or when filming.

2nd Steve Pickles Lectures2012

Child action northwest
Harriet Roberts
'The buried treasure'
by James Dixon

 2011
£1.4 Million lost in government income, services suspended, staffing reduced, vital intervation services.
Tom Sharples
An extract from James Dixon diary 24 January 2011.
 The book cover.
got access to the photos off flicker.
The paper quality, feel and finish on the book.
Interact the feel of the book cover by feel.


In the afternoon
Steve Pickles Lecture 2

contextual and critical studies 2

Clay experimentation 2012

   This morning I experianced and had a go with clay with Jo. Its a very time consuming and patient process. But I really enjoyed it. I made a type of 3D piece which shows a small variety of textures.

    This afternoon I sorted out my draw were I keep all my work to see what I have done and what I need to do to achieve for the christmas assessment.
    Had a quick discussion with Jo on what to do so I made a little list over the page. Then decided how to round up my first project up ready for next week. So I can start Part 2 and the book project with out worrying about part 1.

before the clay was glazed

 

Ronald webb exhibition

In the morning
Ronald Webb Exhibition
- Influenced by classical music, he lives in manorca and been invited over hear to display his work in Blackburn Museum.
-His work is very deep and distinctively done by a man

-Influenced by Katherine Ferry who brought him to Blackburn and King Georges Hall as she found his work.

-He only uses oils, and layers his work and all brush work.

-He useswet paint on wet paint or wet paint on dry to form texture.

-Very political and has a open mind to contextual art.

-In october he is showing his work in the art fair.

-Use to teach children with disabilities, but after finding out he had multicurosis from being constantly being tired, so lost the abillity to that any longer so moved on to being a full time artist.

 

-Selling a paint is work, you cant keep hold of all your painting for ever, you have to let go.

-The art you are working on is a master piece, when you have finished it, its crap.

 

-he painted figurative paintings for 15 years then moved on to abstract.

-He wanted to find his voice so that ment moving forward to abstract art. But didnt feel confident or connect with it until he heard music. He links music with art by rhythm and colour.

- Kandinsky - influenced by jazz.

more info can be found on his website which you can find in my book

It influenced him greatly that kathy was singing her heart out even though she knew she was dying of cancer.