Year Nine have been learning about the Pop Art movement. They selected their hero or icon and represented them using lino print and simplified drawing to create a striking final piece. Have a look at some of their outcomes below.
Mrs Gallally
Year 12 Graphic Design Packaging Project
Year 12 were given the choice of three design briefs to respond to and develop a range of packaging for. After a few weeks of experimentation and development, here are some of their outcomes:
Year 12 Graphic Design Magazine Editorial Project
Year 12 were challenged with sourcing, illustrating and presenting a double page spread editorial for use in publishing. Here are some of their outcomes:
After six months of exploring a range of different drawing techniques using pencil, fine liner, ink coffee and painting materials such as water colour and acrylic painting, Year 10 art students then moved into print-making, take a look a the range of outcomes produced below. We hope you enjoy looking at them.
Mrs Metcalfe
Year 12 photography students were given a new project brief: Architecture.
They researched the work of well-known photographers, Lewis Baltz , Bernd & Hilla Becher, Sven Fennema and Todd Hido
They were then set the challenge to take over 200 photos of architectural structures around Bradford on Avon /Bath in order to create a series of photomontages in the style of Anastasia Savinova.
Their outcomes below will be turned into 3D paper sculptures, so watch this space!
Mrs Metcalfe
Our SLS Christmas card competition was open to all students again this year. We have had so many fantastic entries from all year groups. The winning design will go out to parents and carers, members of our local community, and local care homes. Here is a selection of some of the students’ beautiful work. Merry Christmas!
Mrs White
Year 11 recently sat their five hour practical mock exam. I was incredibly impressed with the level of creativity, focus and practical skill that they evidenced in that time, resulting in this excellent range of selected outcomes below. They should all be very proud of themselves.
Mr Bruten
The Big Draw is the world’s largest drawing festival with thousands of drawing activities connecting people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers illustrators, and each other.
This year’s theme for the festival is: ‘Make the Change’ and the festival is asking people to explore the relationship between people and our living environments through Art; this could focus on climate change, where you live, recycling or sustainability.
Some of our KS3 students have chosen to make a piece of art in response to this brief, you can see their wonderfully creative submissions below. Well done to all those who took the time to produce a piece of work at home.
Mrs Bunten
In preparation for their Personal Investigation project next year, Year 12 Fine Art students have completed a project based on an area of interest from a selection of past exam paper questions.
They have really enjoyed developing their independent thinking and research skills and exploring in more depth the materials and techniques that were of most interest to them. The final outcomes involved a range of techniques such as oil and acrylic paints, cyanotypes, casting methods, collage and stitch and assemblage. We can’t wait to see what they go on to produce during their Y13 project!
Mrs White
DT students at St Laurence have been making good use of their spare time during lockdown – if you’ve made something outside school that you’re proud of, send me a photo and you can be on the blog!
Mrs Ainsworth
Joby Adams Y11
Joby helped his uncle make a toy car out of wood, he also built his own computer out of components!
Sam Rickard Y10
Sam designed and built his own electric guitar – he built his own electronic circuit.
Armand Weissel Hetzel Y10
Armand began the first lockdown by making face coverings for friends and family, he created a secret hiding place in his room and has also made a number of rings using found metals.
Harrison Keyzar Y9
Harrison is lucky to have great workshop facilities at home and even has his own Youtube channel!
James Tasker Y8
James really made the most of his Mini Shelf project – here it is in his bedroom.
Sammy Couch Y10
Sammy has worked hard in his own time to become expert at using Computer Aided Design – here’s just one of his amazing drawings!
Suzy Faraway Y10
Suzy made this lovely flower pot holder during first lockdown in Y9 as a response to the Manipulating Materials project.
Will Bailey Y8
Will Bailey really pushed the boat out in his fantastic interpretation of the Mini Shelf project!
Due to Covid-19. our GCSE and A Level Art, Graphics and Photography students have not had the chance to exhibit their work at school in our annual Summer Show. We invited these students to submit their work via email so we could celebrate it on our blog. Here are the submissions below; well done to all that sent work in!
St Laurence School Showcase 
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