Personalised Learning (Rivers, Water and Flow)

Subject: River Thames.

Main idea: Water, movement and rhythm.

Creative pathway: Graphic Design.

Final outcome: A layered paper poster with floating letters spelling THAMES

Technique: Paper cutting, layering, typography and colour.

1- A creative practitioner

Sara Capon. She is an award-winning illustrator who specialises in creating intricate layered paper illustrations.

What have I learned?

Sarah Capon inspired me to explore the use of paper in a creative way. I learned that simple pieces of coloured paper can be cut into different shapes and layered to create detailed illustrations.

2- A piece of visual work

One of her layered paper illustrations for our topic.

How does it connect to my proposal?

Sarah Capon’s work has inspired me to experiment with paper, different shapes, colours and layers in my own project. I like the way she combines traditional handmade techniques with illustration. I would like to use some of these ideas in my proposal and develop my own creative style.

3- An academic article

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How could it inform your ideas or practical experiments?

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