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Linked One

Workshop One focused on "student interaction
and experiential learning" (Kolb and Fry, 1975.)
Workshop One included 20 students from a range of disciplines and year groups BDes Hons Design for Visual Communication Y1, Y2, Y3 and Foundation Art and Design. Students brought to the project a range of learning styles and needs.

Students worked on interactive and experimental drawing activities based on portraits using 'alternate' hand, miniature and large scale work, positive/negative images, imaginative and observational work, modeling for each other, quick (1 minute) and long drawings (25 minutes). They used a broad range of improvised tools and methods including: sponge, tooth picks, brushes, sticks, inks, pencil, pen, collage, newspaper, computer drawing and projected images.

Students were inspired by the work of contemporary architects, designers and illustrators including Rachel Gannon, Luke Best and Andrea Branzi.

The outcomes included a portrait gallery and ‘Linked’ chart where students used their drawings to visualize connections to others in the group. The activities provided multiple opportunities for students to discuss, exchange ideas and negotiate outcomes to build confidence and relationships.