Creative Partnerships within the Community
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Workshops
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Visits
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Exhibitions
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Art & Design
Activities & Events
The Visual Arts Department are actively involved within the community. They are members of local Arts organisations and seek to embed live briefs, artists workshops, competitions, exhibitions, visits and workshops into the curriculum and after school activities.
Creative Partnerships within the Community
Primary
Primary Partnership lessons
Visual Arts staffs deliver lessons to feeder primary schools. They work to particular themes and deliver workshops using a variety of media and techniques.
Year 6 and Year7 Summer AGT Workshops
Year 6 & 7 AGT pupils work with Mrs Murray on themed set of workshops to produce a variety of pieces of artwork ranging from observational drawings and digitally manipulated photographs to collage 3D work and prints. Pupils gain new skills and explore new media and techniques.
Stage Scenery
Mr MacRae works with pupils to produce stage scenery for St Leonard's Primary School annual school production.
Mural Painting
3 year 9 pupils have been working after school to create a large scale mural related to ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The work will be permanently displayed at St Pauls C of E Primary School.
Secondary
Albany High School
Lostock Hall Academy gives regular GCSE support to the Art department at Albany High School
Creative and Media Diploma
Balshaws CE High School and St Michael’s CE High School pupils attend Lostock Hall Academy weekly for the delivery of the Creative and Media Diploma course.
South Ribble High Schools Exhibition
Lostock Hall Academy helps to organise the high schools annual art exhibition and designs the publicity materials and tickets.
Colleges
Runshaw College
Able Gifted and Talented workshop at Runshaw College
Year 10 Able Gifted and talented pupils attended an afternoon workshop at Runshaw College. The event is aimed at extending pupil’s ideas and knowledge of art, as well as experimenting and investigating different approaches to drawing.
The theme is based on the human form and gave the pupils a fantastic opportunity to work from life, studying the figure and working in a range of media such as drawing, printing 3D clay work and wire modelling.
Runshaw College’s Equality and Diversity Competition
Lostock Hall Academy pupils found the project very exciting and rewarding. The project gave pupils the opportunity to explore a range of issues related to equality and diversity and experience work related learning. Pupils worked with an arts practitioner from the creative industries, (Graphic Design) learning Adobe Photoshop techniques to develop ideas related to the theme ‘Make a Difference’. The pupils brainstormed a range of issues associated with citizenship and generated designs based on bullying, crime and racism. Working towards their own self-directed area of study and through collaborative discussion, pupils further developed and submitted the most appropriate design solution. The pupils were thrilled with the rewards ceremony that Runshaw College organised. All pupils involved have now opted for Art courses.
Runshaw College Workshops
Runshaw College Art and Design staff have been coming into the Art department to deliver advanced techniques. During after school workshops, Alex Lowman and Michelle Pennington are delivering mixed media and Photography techniques to keen Year 10 pupils. They gained skills in printing, ink work and developing photographs.
Creative and Media Diploma
British Youth, Film Academy partnership between Lostock Hall Academy and Runshaw College. The BYFA was established to provide a link between the commercial film industry and Art, Design and Media education, by offering professional training and vocational experience that coincides with students’ academic study.
The Creative and Media Diploma students attended a series of summer school workshops, working alongside professional filmmakers to produce a full-length feature film.
The Summer School enabled the students to experience each of the departments constituent within film production - camera, grip, lighting, sound (on set, foley and wildtracks), music, art (set, props, hair, make-up, prosthetics and wardrobe), catering, production, performance and postproduction (editing, sound, colour) - and so assisted the students in making informed choices about possible areas of further study of careers options
Creative and Media Diploma Showcase
The showcase features a wide selection of outstanding work produced by the Creative and Media Diploma students. Pieces of work including painting, photography, graphic design and film are all exhibited at a selected venue each year. The pupils also entertain their guests by offering a number of musical pieces throughout the evening and through the organisation of a raffle, last year they raised over £100 for their two chosen charities, The Army Benevolent fund and Make a wish Foundation.
All of the guests commented and praised the pupils on their hard work, talents and professionalism in organising such an enjoyable and memorable event. The pupils really were a credit to the school.
"The whole event, from the initial greeting through to the final goodbye was impressive. The professionalism and maturity of the students shone through. The quality of artwork & obvious dedication made it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. They should all be very proud of their achievements." - Visitor
"Fantastic evening - especially as it was all organised by the pupils themselves. Excellent entertainment and art exhibition. They were all superb hosts and the evening was thoroughly enjoyable! Well done!" - Visitor
"I had a fantastic evening at the Diploma Showcase, the artwork was outstanding. I was impressed by the pupils' organisation and hosting skills. The musical entertainment was superb. It was a privilege to spend an evening with such talented, mature and engaging young people." - Visitor
Runshaw College Staff Placements
Aurelia Gardner, Head of Visual Arts took up a residency at Runshaw Art Department, working with students to produce large scale body cast sculptures. Throughout the residency work produced by Lostock Hall Academy pupils was exhibited in their gallery.
Collette Pomfrett from Runshaw College completed a placement at Lostock Hall Academy. The pupils learned advanced Photoshop techniques in her lessons.
Newman College
The Applied Art and Design pupils have attended sampler days at Newman College, working on both general Art and Design activities and Textile based projects. The pupils were given the opportunity to work with staff and students from the college, as well as gaining experience of art related processes and techniques. Pupils sampled a range of disciplines, including Fine Art, Graphics and 3D design as well as working on a specific group Textile project which was based on the themes of Architecture, Victorian style, Futuristic, Punk and recycled materials.
Preston College
Artist Christine Stanford has delivered Art and Design Textiles workshops to Year 10 Art and Design pupils.
Further Education
University of Cumbria
Visual Arts Staff deliver annual lectures and input into ITE Course and Interviewing. The department also accommodates teacher placements.
University of Central Lancashire
The department accommodates degree students on the Associate Student Scheme.
Business Links
Age UK
Applied Art & Design pupils work with the training division of Age UK, to re-design promotional/marketing material for the Young Apprenticeship Training Schemes. Final designs are submitted to representatives from Age UK in the form of official presentations. Pupils have always been praised highly for the quality of their designs and for their professional approach throughout the project. Final posters and leaflet designs are printed and distributed to regional Connexions offices, youth centres and Age UK offices.
BaE Systems
Applied Art & Design students work with the head Graphic designer at BaE Systems to create a range of Graphic products (Invitations, Information carriers, Promotional CDs and covers) that could be used for the promotion of two major defence and security exhibitions, Defence Show Asia ( Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) and the Paris Air Show (Le Bourget Airport).
Guest Speaker, Phil Pitcher - Pitch & Co
Graphic Designer, Phil Pitcher of 'Like A River', Manchester came into school to talk to pupils about his role in the Graphic Design industry. He shared his experiences and ideas with the pupils and spoke about the various careers options there are within Graphic Arts. He delivers sessions to Applied Art and Design and Creative and Media Diploma.
SEAL Films
Collaborative teaching of the Creative and Media Diploma involving representatives from Runshaw College and SEAL Films. Students researched, developed and created a series of short public information films, which would be used in campaigns to heighten awareness to a range of modern social issues.
Whimsical Otter Company
Y9 pupils were presented with a live brief. They were asked to design a logo for the company.
Artists/Designers
The Creative and Media Diploma group have worked alongside a number of craftspeople, artists and designers throughout the course.
Unit 1: Exploring Creativity - Octagon Theatre, Ludas Dance, Graham Kay (film maker)
Creative and Media Diploma students researched/investigated areas of the creative industries through independent study, interviews and lectures from guest speakers and from working with creative practitioners at the Octagon Theatre. The students gained firsthand knowledge of the different roles within the theatre, office/administration, marketing and communication, stage management/props/lighting and sound, as well as experiencing workshops in setting up your own theatre company and working with a script. The students viewed a performance of ‘A streetcar named desire and met the director and cast.
Units 2 and 3: Creating Inspiration/Creating Possibilities – Collette Pomfret, Seal Films
In the units the students investigated how arts practitioners from different disciplines come together to work on collaborative projects. The project focussed on the exploration of local, national and global, contemporary social issues. Working alongside a professional Film company (Seal Films), the students created, produced and edited public information films and marketing material that would be used as part of a social awareness campaign.
Unit 4: Discovering Creative potential – Josh Vosper (Photographer)
In the unit the students investigated how the work of arts practitioners changes over time. Students explored how approaches to art and design can alter through technological change, cultural influence or the influences of other arts practitioners. Students explored the work of arts practitioners from different disciplines/how they have been influenced and how they influence others.
In addition to the research on chosen artists/designers, the stimulus for the student’s final presentations were based around the theme of Identity- Who am I? Creative and Media Diploma students worked with a professional photographer- Josh Vosper, on a series of photo shoots that explored their own identity and influences, as well as exploring social issues surrounding stereotypes and difference.
Unit 5: Externally set project
Units 6 and 7: Creative teamwork/Promotion and review – Bob Heath (Visual Artist)
In the units the students worked on further developing their existing skills and knowledge in order to set up an event/festival to showcase their own work. Throughout both units the students followed a production schedule, which enabled them to organise all areas required for setting up an event.
The Students liaised with representatives from the creative industries to assist with guidance and advice on setting up an event. The students also worked with artist Bob Heath to create artwork that was displayed at the event.
Matthew Roby Workshop
During Activity week, Year 8 pupils enjoyed a full day workshop with the designer, illustrator and sculptor Matthew Roby. He creates strange and wonderful characters, stories and films and the activity gave the pupils a wonderful opportunity to realize their own character creations.
Painting with Artist, Bob Heath
Year 11 Art and Design pupils experienced a series of after school workshops with well-known artist Bob Heath. Pupils selected portraiture as a theme and learned a variety of painting techniques. Pupils learned to combine media like charcoal, pastel, acrylic paint and lacquer. The paintings of friends, family and famous people are fantastic!
Working with Artist, Ian Murphy
Local artist Ian murphy worked with Year 10 pupils producing mixed media drawings.
Under the theme ‘buildings’ Ian Murphy demonstrated his mastered techniques on drawing sections of buildings and architectural features. Pupils learned how to show depth and texture in their work by collaging paper, using graphite powder, charcoal and a good old pencil.
Caricature Portraits with Mike Bryson
Year 9 pupils who have opted for GCSE Art & Design produced a range of caricature pictures with professional artist Mike Bryson. All pupils who took part worked really hard and produced some amazing portraits.
Sam Alywn
During the past two years staff have visited schools and Educational establishments in China as part of Lancashire Delegations. Our aim is to develop a greater awareness of the Chinese culture and to develop global links as a platform for exchanging ideas and developing the teaching of the Chinese Language. This summer a group of our students will be going to China for three weeks. During that time they will study the Chinese language at Beijing University and visit some of the historic sights in Beijing including the Great Wall of China. This is an exciting development for the school and our students.
We have organised several workshops which have expanded knowledge and understanding. All Year 7 students took part in a cross-curricular day involving Science, Art and Design and Languages. In Science they looked at the origin of fireworks and experimented with different chemicals to create the different coloured flames. In Art and Design they took part in workshops experiencing Chinese brush painting, silk painting, lantern making and the creation of large scale dragons. In languages they learnt about the Chinese culture, how to speak basic Chinese and use chopsticks to eat!
All the work produced went on exhibition at Worden Park during the Chinese New Year Celebrations.
We have hosted a performance by the Traditional Instruments Orchestra from Nanjing University. Students attended the performance as part of their music studies. A group of linguists attended a talk at the Confucius Centre at UCLAN and Year 9 students attended a China day with our partner schools in the area. They experienced Chinese art workshops including mask making, Chinese cuisine and were able to learn and converse in Chinese.
We organised workshops with the primary school in which we looked at the Chinese culture and the making of dragons.
Together with our partner schools we have bid for a Confucius Classroom. This will allow us to develop the Chinese language hosting a teacher from China and support our work in raising awareness of the global position of China and its culture.
Wider Community
South Ribble Arts Forum
The South Ribble Arts Forum is a group of artists who meet together on a termly basis to organise events and exhibitions. They are based at the Worden Arts Centre which has facilities for shows, social events and exhibitions. Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College pupils have delivered performances, exhibited art work and run stalls at craft fairs. The network also gives access to a range of artists that can be used in schools.
Rotary Club
The school designs publicity materials for their annual Concert at the Guild Hall and their annual Rotary Dinner. Pupils also entered the annual Photographic Competition.
South Ribble Environment Department
Farrington fisheries Sculpture Trail
Year 9 pupils worked on a live project brief for South Ribble Borough Council. The project was part of an environmental regeneration programme that aims to develop the site of Farrington Fisheries, through the inclusion of a sculpture trail.
During art classes, pupils researched the work of Land artists and investigated natural forms as a stimulus for their own design work. Pupils have generated a number of design proposals that are both suitable for 2 dimensional carved pieces and 3 dimensional forms.
To launch this project, South Ribble Borough Council held a short event on Friday 18th March to unveil some of the work.
The event was attended by the Mayor, together with representatives from the local council, council officers, and members of the Shaw Trust.
Bamber Bridge Greenway Collaborative Project with Mid Pennine Arts
Artist John Packer has been commissioned to create a sculpture for the development of the Bamber Bridge Greenway. Year 9 pupils enjoyed two days off timetable to generate 3D ideas for an interactive sculpture and seating area. We are waiting to see how their ideas influence the sculpture he creates.
Royal British Legion Sculpture Project
Year 11 Applied Art and Design pupils worked on a live project brief for The Royal British Legion. The pupils were asked to create a range of design ideas for a sculpture that would be placed in newly refurbished Byng house in Southport.
Byng House provides Poppy Breaks for people from the Service & ex-Service community, who may be recovering from an illness, bereavement or other life affecting events. The aim of the charity is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable Break.
The winning design was created by Joseph Carthy, who worked alongside a professional artist/sculptor to produce the final piece.
Fox Street Sculpture - Homeless and Creative Partnership Projects
As part of the Applied Art and Design course, Year 10 pupils were invited to take part in a live brief. Fox St Homeless shelter was being refurbished and pupils were asked to design a sculpture that would be the central piece for a courtyard area. The space was quite small and the purpose of the sculpture was to create a relaxing piece that would create depth. Each pupil submitted a design by making small scale models and the staff at Fox St selected the one to be made. The design of Naomi Cox was chosen because of the symbolism of protection. To make the piece, a plaster pattern was created to be cast in aluminium and the oval shape was created out of stone. The pupils celebrated at an opening service and a private viewing of the sculpture.
St.Catherines Hospice
Sculpture
On Wednesday 9th May we had the unveiling of the sculpture that we have donated to St Catherines Hospice for permanent exhibition in the Hospice gardens. The unusual but highly effective 7 foot aluminium sculpture was designed by students in Year 11. Karen Sandham, Adam Stopford, Sarah Eastham, Eleanor Hewitt, Rebecca Kent, Sally Livesey and Sam Lewin, together with Mrs Gardner who worked hard for several weeks after school to generate ideas working towards the completed piece of work. The opening was a great success and the sculpture will be on permanent display in the Hospice gardens. Many thanks to Alex Martin for providing musical entertainment at the event.
Mural
Year 8 and Year 10 pupils worked during weekends and evenings on a ceiling mural for the new entrance to St Catherines Hospice. We are indebted to the support of local artist Bob Heath who advised and supported the pupils through this worthwhile venture.
Lever House Primary School
Mrs Murray worked with small groups of children at Lever House Primary School making a clay relief tile based around the KS2 Scheme of work 'Dinosaurs'. They then used water based paint to paint the tiles. The were then sealed by dipping into a PVA and water mix.
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