The document discusses primary and secondary sources, formal elements, materials and techniques used in The Equivalents Project. Primary sources are original works directly observed, while secondary sources refer to existing works by other artists. Formal elements like tone, composition and texture were important to consider when creating still life drawings and sculptures. A variety of materials were used including ink, charcoal, cardboard and paint to create textures and tones. Safety precautions must be followed when using equipment and materials in the workshop.

1. The Equivalents Project Amy Phillips

2. Primary and Secondary sources
The difference between primary sources and secondary sources is that primary I have taken something I have
written or drawn personally from and original source for example the first still life drawing we did was taken
from a primary research because it was right in front of me. However I used mostly secondary sources to do my
homework's and research on other artist work and techniques from the internet however when re-creating an
artist work in my own way or making a study of an artist work would also be secondary because its still taken
from an artist work and is not an original piece.

3. Using Formal Elements
 When doing most pieces in this project the formal elements always were involved, especially the use of tone, composition
and texture. For example when doing the big still life inspired pieces I used ink, charcoal and various other tools to create
tone and depth in the images that then gives a good composition to the still life. The use of tone also came in useful when
doing rough sketches of my 3D models to see how I could build on them with the use of shadows and composition of the
object.
 To create different textures I had to use different materials, lines and shapes to use for mark-making, like using cardboard
to dip in ink and scrape along the page to make the wooden effect on my picture frame. Using other tools such as chalk
and charcoal to add details and add texture to wood/branches, to shade to add shadows ect

4. Slide 4 - add your own title here
Assessment criteria: An example and commentary of how you have used visual
language in your work and how it has been influenced by others’ work.
Examples: Homework research and studies produced such as ‘in the style
of…painting, collage work, sculpture research and development, cubism,
photography

5. Materials and Techniques
 Over the past term I have worked with a range of different material and techniques that (having done art
textiles in GCSEs) I have never really worked with before for example drawing from a still life structure having
to use tone and think about the composition of things more not just the texture of things. We have worked
with a range of materials such as inks, chalks and charcoal on my more bigger pieces.
 Then going on to learning techniques when mixing paints and painting with different contrasting colours.
 Learning to think about different angles and compositions when making sculptures inspired by my print, using
different materials to make my sculpture card , paper and thick cardboard ect for different textures and looks
of the sculpture.

6. Health and safety
When using equipment or just generally working around the work shop there are always safety precautions for
example simple thing like wearing cloves when using ink for print making, being careful with the scalpel cutter
when making our models and even when painting and trying not to get it all over myself. When doing our ink
prints there were many health and safety notes we had to take when having the intro on the ink roller machine
for example wearing something to protect clothes, being careful with the white spirit/oil when clearing up the
ink, keeping hands well away from the ink press and most importantly never putting metal thing through the
roller. All these little things help to make the workshop a better environment to work in but also can help to
improve and develop my art work ideas in the future.

7. Evaluation Summary
Assessment criteria: evaluation of your work is vital to your development as an
artist/designer –it is important to question your approach, what have you learnt,
how have you developed an idea and what you would do differently in future to
improve.
Evaluation of the use visual language in your work and how it was informed by
looking at others’ approach (Unit 1)
Analyse and evaluate the creative potential and limitations of your use of
materials, techniques and technology (Unit 2)
Evaluation: this includes on-going annotation in sketchbook and final project
evaluation. Write bullet points and support with examples of your work
See link on the art & design website
Project Evaluation Sheet