Assessment

Don't forget I want you're work in on Monday so that I can check progress. Please make sure that the work is in order and you need to include evidence of any filming. If you are using you're blog make sure that I have the correct address. Remember the work should be organised and could be viewed and understood by an external examiner.

Halloween Pumpkin Carving with the Kearns'

As you can see lots of hard work has been put into carving our pumpkins this year. We even made some rather splendid soup from the little one which was edible as well as being a diddy one for the 'troll'.

The top pumpkin is Nuala's, the middle one is Georgie's and the last one is Mikki's.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Dazzle Exhibition Manchester

Another interesting exhibition which would be well worth a visit if you are in Manchester. It also gives you an excuse to go into the Town Hall and see the architecture from the inside. A visit to the exhibition could be combined with a trip to the Christmas market which is held infront of the Town Hall.

55 jewellery exhibitors

showing as many as 3,000 pieces

Manchester Town Hall from 23rd November

Contemporary Crafts Fair

Just to let you know about a very interesting craft show which will be on in Manchester this week. I checked out their website and if you like contemporary designed items this is the place for you. It will cost you £5/£4 (concessions) to get in but will be well worth the expense. You can speak to the makers and research a range of designer maker jobs. Visit the follwing link to get further information/directions etc. www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

Our Day Out

I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to say that Wednesday's trip to Crosby/Formby was fun - but it certainly was! I was very impressed by your self directed approach and how you threw yourselves into filming with such gusto. It was fabulous to see black caped figures running around the beach and in amongst the sand dunes. A new species of crow could also be logged on any twitchers chart.
You need to use the trip to inform your Scene unit and review the art work on your blog/sketch book.
Well done diploma peeps. Can't wait to see the footage.

Photoshop Workshop

Well done on another successful session using photoshop. Remember to keep practising the skills you have learnt. Review today's lesson and post your work on your blog. Enjoy the chocolate Luke. Well done. Thanks Mr Crompton.

Gallery Visit

May I suggest that you visit the Manchester City Art Gallery during the summer holidays as they have a stunning piece on display by one of the countries leading architects Zaha Hadid. There is also an illustration exhibition which is worth a look and you can have a go at your own piece of illustration based on your favourite things. If you visit the gallery write about your experience on your blog giving your opinion as a review.

Photoshop Workshop 2

To be a little more specific you need to bring the work you did at the first photoshop session. ie. your work on Scene.
Unfortunately we have had some sad individuals trying to spoil things by posting unhelpful comments. You must let us know if this happens to you! By all means encourage your FRIENDS to check out your blog and make constructive comments but be careful who you invite into the discussion as this is a serious venture and needs to be treated with maturity.
I have just spoken to the spammers which should mean the end of the problem but still BEWARE.

Photoshop workshop 2!

Just to let you know we will be having a second round of the masterfull teaching of Mr Crompton on Friday 10th July periods 3 & 4 in DT 4. Be sure to have your work with you.

Blogging & Podcasting in action!

Yet another fantastic workshop today hosted by the creative talents of Mrs James. The fast pace of the day left some of you dazed, however you all have your own blogs and learnt how to podcast. Keep practising the things you have learnt today and make sure that you regularly update your blog. I would like to see you review today's workshop on your blog, saying what you learnt and what you will need to improve for the future. A big THANK YOU must go to Mrs James.

Fantastic Work. Hope you enjoyed the workshop!

Hi guys I hope that you enjoyed the lessons using photoshop. I think your designs are excellent. Well done!!
You need to keep practising the things that you learnt so that you are familiar with how it works. The best way to do that is to set yourself a task and try using the tools. If you didn't finish your leaflet today complete it in your own time and then show me what you have done.
A big Thank you to Mr Crompton.
I need to have a copy of your work to post it on the blog so that you can all see each others reponses to the brief. Once I have done this you will need to comment on each others work.
Our next get together will be on Wednesday 1st July when we will be learning about blogging and podcasting.

Please make sure that you download your research into your user area ready for the workshop. If you are stuck or not sure what to do please see me before Thursday!

Preparation for photoshop work shop

To prepare for next year we are starting with a work shop on using photoshop with Mr Crompton. The first unit of work we will be introducing is Scene which will look at the Creative and Media Scene in your area. We are including the whole of the North West as our area for Scene. You will need to investigate your area and make sure that you visit as many places as possible. The summer holidays are an ideal time to do plenty of research!!

Before Thursday 25th June collect images of a local gallery or theatre. The most successful way of doing this is by visiting it and photographing it, together with collecting leaflets Etc. If you can't visit make sure that you copy images from the internet.
You will need to research your chosen building so that you know what happens there and some of its functions/history.

During the photoshop session you will be producing a flyer/leaflet about your chosen building which will include both images and text.
Suggested places to visit:- The Lowery, Urbis, Bolton Museum, Turton Tower, Manchester City Art Gallery etc.

Welcome to my first Creative & Media blog.