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You must bring your ‘Independent learning log’ and any completed work in September.  \nVideo Clips  \nEach of these short video clips introduces an idea or theme that is relevant to this A level course. In your ‘independent learning log’ note down any questions the clip raises.  \n3 drawing techniques-the grid method, sighting/measuring method and organisational lines:  \n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsmjdx0ArVk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsmjdx0ArVk)  \n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg_ONuLHYiA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg_ONuLHYiA)  \n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDiPyDMVWVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDiPyDMVWVo)  \n[https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2thmsg/revision/1\\#:](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2thmsg/revision/1#:)~:text=In%20art%20and%20design%2C%20tone,light%20falls%20on%20an%20object.  \nTV programmes, films, and documentaries  \nThese programmes will get you thinking even more deeply about this A level course. In your‘independent learning log’write down anything you will explore further following your viewing  \nYoutube search‘What do artists do all day?’ BBC series which follows artists to show what they do. Students can learn about fine artists, performance artists, sculptors, comic book artists, photographers and more  \nBBC IPlayer: ‘Secrets of the Museum’ any episode.  \n[https://art21.org/explore/](https://art21.org/explore/)  \nYou can search by artists’ name or‘Themes’, ‘Mediums or‘Narratives’.  \n[https://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/plan/resource-and-support-guide](https://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/plan/resource-and-support-guide)  \nRadio programmes and podcast  \nThese programmes are great ways to get you thinking about your A level. Pick some to listen to over the summer.  \nChoose an Artist you find interesting from either of these podcasts:  \n[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b08ltbhl](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b08ltbhl)  \n[http://www.thelonelypalette.com/episodes](http://www.thelonelypalette.com/episodes)  \nBooks  \nThese books are excellent introductions to A level. Write a small summary or review of the book or sections of the book you have read.  \nBooks:  \nThe Art Book  \nPublisher: Phaidon Press; New edition (13 Aug. 2020) or any other edition.  \nThis book is an A-Z of Artists over time.  \nUnderstanding Art New edition (Isms)  \nAuthor: Stephen Little Publisher: Herbert Press  \nThis book is an explanation of Isms in Art (expressionism, cubism etc)  \nOnline publications:  \n[https://www.juxtapoz.com/](https://www.juxtapoz.com/)  \n[https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/](https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/)  \n[https://artreview.com/](https://artreview.com/)  \n[https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zjymp9q](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zjymp9q) (although this is for GCSE it has a lot of interesting content which will help with your ALevel too)  \nQuestions to discuss  \nThese are questions you could discuss with family and friends over the summer. 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