Why might you experiment with harder pencils like a 6H?
To produce precise lines
To use on coloured paper
Why might you experiment with charcoal instead of pencil?
It is easier to use
It is more precise
It encourages you to be expressive
Which type of paper is best to use when working with pastels?
Very smooth paper
Rough textured paper
Thin tissue paper
Why is acrylic paint good for experimenting with impasto effects?
It mixes with water
It is opaque
It is thick and dries quickly
How could you experiment with collagraph techniques?
Build up an image using different textures and use this to create prints
Cut out different images and stick them together
Scratch lines and patterns into a surface that you then print from
What could be a good starting point if you want to work in 3D but lack confidence in this area?
Creating moulds to use for casting in plaster
Starting with a 2D image and building up flat layers to create depth
Carving wood
What would be a good way to experiment with repeat patterns?
Import images and use software to experiment with colour, scale and type of repeat
Try changing your motif once you have found an arrangement you like
Create lots of detailed drawings of your sources
What of these materials would be best to use when experimenting with organic forms for a 3D design?
Foamboard
Corrugated card
Clay
What material would be best to use when experimenting with the construction of different garments or textile designs?
Calico
Velvet
Card
What should you concentrate on when you record your experiments?
Your final chosen material and technique
What went wrong
What went well