Full first year cohort from Castlehead
High School come to the GSA for programme of creative learning
High School come to the GSA for programme of creative learning
Images: first year pupils from Castlehead High School work in teams to build bridges
during their visit to The Glasgow School of Art
Today, Wednesday 23 May 2018, saw the first milestone in a unique creative partnership between the
acclaimed Glasgow School of Art and Castlehead High School in Paisley as all
first year pupils came to Glasgow to experience at first hand the GSA’s
studio-based approach to education.
acclaimed Glasgow School of Art and Castlehead High School in Paisley as all
first year pupils came to Glasgow to experience at first hand the GSA’s
studio-based approach to education.
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young people and 10 members of staff have had the opportunity to experience
creative learning activities through a programme of architecture, design and
fine art workshops. The workshops, which include cyanotype making, printmaking
and bridge building, are being led by specialist staff from the GSA’s Open
Studio team.
young people and 10 members of staff have had the opportunity to experience
creative learning activities through a programme of architecture, design and
fine art workshops. The workshops, which include cyanotype making, printmaking
and bridge building, are being led by specialist staff from the GSA’s Open
Studio team.
The
two institutions set out on a journey last year that will culminate in
Castlehead High School becoming the first school of creative education in the
UK. The partnership will ultimately see the GSA’s approach to teaching and
learning applied across all subjects to help raise attainment and improve pupil
prospects.
two institutions set out on a journey last year that will culminate in
Castlehead High School becoming the first school of creative education in the
UK. The partnership will ultimately see the GSA’s approach to teaching and
learning applied across all subjects to help raise attainment and improve pupil
prospects.
As the development work for this takes shape, it has provided an opportunity for all first year pupils to experience the GSA at first hand.
In addition, staff have been able to share experiences and tour the workshops which are supporting the next stage in the development.
In addition, staff have been able to share experiences and tour the workshops which are supporting the next stage in the development.
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| A bridge made in one the collaborative workshops |
“This is
an exciting partnership that is putting Scotland in the vanguard of
education,” says Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art.
“Through creative learning our students
are able to develop confidence, critical thinking and innovation skills which
are all invaluable in the changing world of work. Our partnership with
Castlehead School will now see young people enjoying the benefits of
studio-based teaching and learning much earlier in their academic careers.”
an exciting partnership that is putting Scotland in the vanguard of
education,” says Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art.
“Through creative learning our students
are able to develop confidence, critical thinking and innovation skills which
are all invaluable in the changing world of work. Our partnership with
Castlehead School will now see young people enjoying the benefits of
studio-based teaching and learning much earlier in their academic careers.”
“We are delighted to welcome the whole
first year cohort and ten members of staff to The Glasgow School of Art to get
a taster of creative learning through a varied programme of workshops led by
our Open Studio team.”
first year cohort and ten members of staff to The Glasgow School of Art to get
a taster of creative learning through a varied programme of workshops led by
our Open Studio team.”
Castlehead High Head Teacher,
Martin MacDonald said: “We are
delighted to be working with The Glasgow School of Art and this event is
only the first of many collaborations.”
“Our first year pupils are all very
excited at the prospect of working and learning in the world famous GSA.
The visit is about our pupils experiencing learning in a creative
environment and developing the skills that they will need to thrive in school
and beyond.”
“The project is also a great demonstration of how the legacy of
Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 continues and aims to put culture at
the heart of everything.”
Martin MacDonald said: “We are
delighted to be working with The Glasgow School of Art and this event is
only the first of many collaborations.”
“Our first year pupils are all very
excited at the prospect of working and learning in the world famous GSA.
The visit is about our pupils experiencing learning in a creative
environment and developing the skills that they will need to thrive in school
and beyond.”
“The project is also a great demonstration of how the legacy of
Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 continues and aims to put culture at
the heart of everything.”
For
full details of the workshops which the young people experienced at the
GSA see Notes for Editors
full details of the workshops which the young people experienced at the
GSA see Notes for Editors
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For further information contact:
Lesley Booth,
0779941 4474
press@gsa.ac.uk
@GSofAMedia
Notes
for Editors
for Editors
Castlehead High School creative
workshops 22 and 23 May 2018
workshops 22 and 23 May 2018
Workshop One – Communication
Design
Design
Using
collage and Letraset etc. pupils worked on A3 worksheet and select parts of
those worksheets to turn into badges.
collage and Letraset etc. pupils worked on A3 worksheet and select parts of
those worksheets to turn into badges.
Workshop Two – Cyanotypes
Using
a variety of natural and man-made objects pupils produced a range of
photographs without the need for a camera, darkroom or printer.
a variety of natural and man-made objects pupils produced a range of
photographs without the need for a camera, darkroom or printer.
Workshop Three – Printing.
Using
examples of printed textiles as inspiration pupils created and printed their
own designs for a tote bag, using pre-printed GSA logo outlines.
examples of printed textiles as inspiration pupils created and printed their
own designs for a tote bag, using pre-printed GSA logo outlines.
Workshop Four – Jewellery
Using
simple jewellery techniques pupils explored colour, texture, scale and
wear-ability from materials such as copper, wire, plastic, beads, paper and
other recycled materials.
simple jewellery techniques pupils explored colour, texture, scale and
wear-ability from materials such as copper, wire, plastic, beads, paper and
other recycled materials.
Workshop Five – Building
Bridges:
Bridges:
Using
art straws and other materials pupils built a bridge that a ball/object
can run along, testing the stability and suitability of their designs.
art straws and other materials pupils built a bridge that a ball/object
can run along, testing the stability and suitability of their designs.
Workshop Six – Mono and lino
printing
printing
Using
acrylics, gouache and inks, and working to a theme, pupils created a range
of unique, quick-drying prints.
acrylics, gouache and inks, and working to a theme, pupils created a range
of unique, quick-drying prints.
The
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was founded in
1845 as one of the first Government Schools of Design, as a centre of
creativity promoting good design for the manufacturing industries of
Glasgow. However, the School’s lineage can be traced to 1753 when Robert
Foulis established a school of art and design in Glasgow, which was described
as the single most influential factor in the development of eighteenth-century
Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is internationally recognised as one of Europe’s
leading university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our
studio-based approach to research and teaching brings disciplines together to
explore problems in new ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates
the environment for inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical
inquiry, experimentation and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the
great challenges confronting society and contemporary business.
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was founded in
1845 as one of the first Government Schools of Design, as a centre of
creativity promoting good design for the manufacturing industries of
Glasgow. However, the School’s lineage can be traced to 1753 when Robert
Foulis established a school of art and design in Glasgow, which was described
as the single most influential factor in the development of eighteenth-century
Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is internationally recognised as one of Europe’s
leading university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our
studio-based approach to research and teaching brings disciplines together to
explore problems in new ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates
the environment for inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical
inquiry, experimentation and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the
great challenges confronting society and contemporary business.
About
Renfrewshire and education
Renfrewshire and education
Renfrewshire
is home to 176,000 people, with a rich history, strong resilient communities
and great economic potential. The Council has just set out a five-year plan to
transform the area’s future, focused on making Renfrewshire an attractive place
to live, work, visit and invest in. More than 27,000 children are educated across
11 secondary and 49 primary schools. Renfrewshire is ambitious for our pupils
and want all young people to reach their full potential regardless of their
background. Renfrewshire is one of nine local authorities in the Attainment
Challenge and through the Pupil Equity Fund are addressing the poverty-related
impacts on attainment. Successful initiatives include the Renfrewshire Literacy
Approach, supporting the professional development of teachers to develop a love
of reading in all pupils. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
is home to 176,000 people, with a rich history, strong resilient communities
and great economic potential. The Council has just set out a five-year plan to
transform the area’s future, focused on making Renfrewshire an attractive place
to live, work, visit and invest in. More than 27,000 children are educated across
11 secondary and 49 primary schools. Renfrewshire is ambitious for our pupils
and want all young people to reach their full potential regardless of their
background. Renfrewshire is one of nine local authorities in the Attainment
Challenge and through the Pupil Equity Fund are addressing the poverty-related
impacts on attainment. Successful initiatives include the Renfrewshire Literacy
Approach, supporting the professional development of teachers to develop a love
of reading in all pupils. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk