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Guidelines on writing an essay on a designer as part of your Critical activity
Guidelines on writing an essay on a designer of your own choice as part of your critical activity.Investigations.The Internet is an immense resource. If you don’t have a connection at home there are computers at the local library, Also helpful are books in the Departmental Library, The school Library.The City of Edinburgh , Fine Arts Section.
1^st Draft of Essay It will be of the form – overview
Introduction. 50 –75 words
Main Body - Favourite designer 400 – 600 words
Design 1
Design 2
You can write about more than two designs.
Design3 - Compare and contrast main designer with second designer 50 – 75 word
Conclusion - 50 - 75 words.

Introduction top†
1. Say whom you are going to write about.
2. Give a brief description of his life.
3. Describe training
4. Say who influenced the designer’s work. 50-75 words.
Main Body
On each of your chosen designs discuss some or all of the following points. You can also apply these techniques to your second designer – here you should be saying why you prefer your main designer. – 500 to 600 words. You may want to write about something other than these headings. The Personal opinions section is the most difficult but it is where you will get the most marks.
Design 1 top†
Download this work sheet. Microsoft Office file

	Describe	Personal Opinions
Appearance
Material
How it was made
Use
Other Comments

Design 2 top†

	Describe	Personal Opinions
Appearance
Material
How it was made
Use
Other Comments

Design 3 repeat for a third design if you wish.
Your Second Designer - compare and contrast. top†

	Describe	Personal Opinions
Appearance
Material
How it was made
Use
Other Comments

Conclusion Say clearly why you like your chosen designer.50-75 words.top†

Submit your first draft to your teacher for suggestions on how to develop your final essay

Describe

Personal Opinions

Describe

Personal Opinions

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Personal Opinions