A sketchbook is a creative document that contains both written and visual material. It is a place for researching, exploring, planning and developing ideas – for testing, practicing, evaluating and discussing your project. It is the place where you learn from other artists and express and brainstorm ideas.
The sketchbook is an important part of your coursework projects. It shows the journey (or development) towards your final piece and usually contains: Drawings, diagrams, thumbnails, composition plans, paintings and/or designs (particularly those that are incomplete or experimental) Practice and trials of different techniques and processes A range of mixed mediums and materials Evidence of first-hand responses to subject matter and artworks Digital printouts of relevant artist work Annotation
Note: The sketchbook should NOT be used as an all-purpose journal for doodling cartoon characters or scribbling notes to a friend. All work contained within your sketchbook must support your Coursework project as a whole.
Drawings, diagrams, thumbnails, composition plans, paintings and/or designs (particularly those that are incomplete or experimental)
A range of mixed mediums and materials
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Practice and trials of different techniques and processes
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Evidence of first-hand responses to subject matter and artworks
demonstrated through observational drawings, photographs and annotated pamphlets and sketches from exhibitions or gallery visits. (Note: the sketchbook must NOT be used as a dumping ground for fliers and pamphlets. If you are going to glue something in, evaluate it, discuss its relevance and explain how it helps to inform your own work)