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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
GCSE Art Handbook
WELCOME
In Art, Craft and Design we believe passionately that every student should have the opportunity to discover their skill and preferred media. They should be given the chance to explore and develop so that they can create work with sense and meaning.
This booklet has been produced to allow you and your parents to have an overview of what you will be doing in Art, Craft and Design over the next two years. It is structured in such a way that allows the individual to develop at a steady, preferred pace (Parents should be aware that while there is some order to the assignments each teacher will need to judge which order they feel is best for the students in their class.
The Art student will be able to choose the best time to do personal study* work at home during each assignment. The quantity of work may vary according to what the student feels is appropriate and able to give them enough information to continue their Art work in school.
During their time in the Art, Craft and Design area students will work on individual pieces as well as doing group activities. The expectation is that all Art students help and advise each other and give constructive criticism when asked.
You will be given a work journal at the start of the year. You will be using this to record information, experiments and experiences in the form of a ‘visual diary’. It is vital, therefore, that you bring it to every Art session so that you can use it to help your work progress. Consider all your work and annotate (label) it, showing what has and hasn’t worked, as well as your thoughts and possible improvements you could make to the process. By doing this you will be able to see how you have developed and grown as an artist.
The Art, Craft and Design area is always available for personal study time and staff members are willing to help whenever possible.
*Personal study means work that you are unable to do during the lesson because you either don’t have time or the necessary resources are unavailable to you.
STILL LIFE ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – Find out what the term ‘Still Life’ means (Dictionary and Thesaurus)
Task 2 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced still life work. Show your findings on at least on side of A3 paper. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
(b) Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media used, influences of the artist, composition etc.
(c) Produce your own version (response) to your chosen artist. You can choose the same themes but approach it in a different way. Write annotations showing how your work was influenced by the artist you chose.
Task 3 – Set up a still life using objects that have some connection – e.g. tools, fruit etc. Using different light sources and viewpoints take a series of photographs of your still life. Manipulate the images on the computer to improve your work. You could also change and distort your photos.
Task 4 - Do at least 5 different studies of your still life (different angles, close up etc.) using different media and mark making techniques (you can mix the media too – chalk and charcoal for example). These should be on at least A3 paper.
Task 5 – Produce an investigation sheet of the artist Ben Nicholson. Show that you have considered the media and composition of the work and shown your thoughts.
Task 6 – Create your own Ben Nicholson style piece using the images from your own still life.
Task 7 – Consider the best medium and composition for your still life and produce a final piece. This can show influence from any of the artists you have looked at.
Task 8 – Mount your work (if you can)
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
Dictionary and Thesaurus description of ‘Still Life’ / at least one A3 theme research sheet / a copy of an artists (or part of) work, with annotations / your own response / a series of photographs of a themed still life using different light sources, manipulated on computer / at least 5 studies of the still life, using different media / an investigation sheet on Ben Nicholson / Your response to his work / Planning for your outcome / Your final piece, mounted / Review.
Task 9 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
CULTURES ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – Find out what the term ‘Culture’ means (Dictionary and Thesaurus)
Task 2 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced work showing other cultures. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
Task 3 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing different cultural images and styles from different eras.
Task 4 - Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media, materials and processes used, influences of the artist, colours etc.
Task 5 – Investigate a variety of themes to do with cultures eg. Festivals, traditions religion etc.
Task 6 – Choose a theme for you to work from and begin to produce some designs of your own.
Task 7 – You will now need to transfer your designs onto silk using batik.
Task 8 – after a brief demonstration of coil pottery you will begin to consider designs for a coil pot based on the cultural work you have done. You will need to consider the size and shape of your pot and a variety of different designs before you settle on your final idea.
Task 9 – Make your final clay piece, following the shape of your design in your work journal.
Task 10 – You will either glaze your work or paint it – this is your choice and should be in sympathy with your design and intentions
Task 11 – Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
Dictionary and Thesaurus description of ‘Culture’ / at least one A3 theme research sheet / a copy of an artists (or part of) work, with annotations / your own response / a series of photographs of a themed still life using different light sources, manipulated on computer / at least 5 studies of the still life, using different media / an investigation sheet on Ben Nicholson / Your response to his work / Planning for your outcome / Your final piece, mounted / Review.
‘MYSELF’ ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced 3D work of the figure. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
Task 2 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing other artists images and styles from different eras and how they responded to the theme.
Task 3 - Choose 2 artists and compare their work on at least on sheet of A3. You will need to show differences and similarities as well as your opinion.
Task 4 – Investigate a variety of themes to do with ‘Myself’ eg. family, friends, hobbies, religion etc. Show your findings on at least two sides of A3 paper.
Task 5 – investigate at lease 2 areas more thoroughly using a variety of different media.
Task 6 – Choose one area to investigate and begin to consider some ideas you may wish to follow.
Task 7 – Plan your final piece. Make sure you use all the information in your work journal to ensure you can produce your best work.
Task 8 – Produce your final piece.
Task 9 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:At least one A3 theme research sheet / a mood board / a comparison of 2 artists work / at least 3 A3 sides of investigations using different media / planning for your final piece / Your realisation / Review
DECORATIVE ARTS ASSIGNMENT
8 Weeks
Task 1 – Find out what the term ‘Decorative Arts’ means (Dictionary and Thesaurus)
Task 2 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artist who have produced decorative work. This can range from painting, jewellery, photography, pottery, sculpture etc. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
(b) Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media used, influences of the artist, composition etc.
(c) Produce your own version (response) to your chosen artist. You can choose the same themes but approach it in a different way if you wish. Write an evaluation of your work and how it was influenced by the artist you chose.
Task 3 – Choose an interesting everyday object and redesign it in the style of your chosen artist. You can modify it however you like and use any materials to make sure it is influenced by your artist.
Task 4 – Investigate a variety of natural forms and patterns. These could be from foliage and flowers, insects, reptiles, animals etc. (these should be direct observation work where possible). Use different media, sympathetic to the subject you are studying.
Task 5 – focus on one area e.g. flowers and produce some further studies in more detail.
Task 6 – simplify your images to use on a lino or screen print.
Task 7 – prepare and produce a series of screen / lino prints of your image. Consider your designs (they could look like wallpaper, a border or an image on its own.
Task 8 – work on top of one of your designs using other media to enhance and refine it. Then mount your work.
Task 9 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
Dictionary and Thesaurus description of ‘Decorative Arts’ / a copy of an artists (or part of) work, with annotations / your own response / an everyday object in the style of your artist / at least 3 A3 sheets investigating natural form, using different media / at least 2 A3 pages of detailed studies of your chosen theme / Screen or Lino prints (min 5) / One of your prints with other media / Your final piece, mounted / Review.
THE FIGURE ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced 3D work of the figure. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
Task 2 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing figurative images and styles from different eras.
Task 3 - Choose 2 sculptors and compare their work on at least on sheet of A3. You will need to show differences and similarities as well as your opinion.
Task 4 – working in groups of 3 or 4 produce quick figure studies (10 or 15 mins). Consider poses that you have seen in your investigations and ones you may wish to use in your own work later. Minimum of 10 studies
Task 5 – From your studies choose one pose to do in detail. You will need to do 2 pencil studies from different angles and one colour one from your favourite angle.
Task 6 – Plan for a figurative sculpture in a material of your own choice. You may wish to break down the figure into simple forms or work from a more detailed perspective. Your choice must be influenced by your chosen artist.
Task 7 – Make your figurative sculpture
Task 8 – Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
At least one A3 theme research sheet / a mood board / a comparison of 2 sculptors work / at least 10 quick figure studies / 2 detailed pencil studies of the figure / one colour study of the figure / planning for a sculptural response to your studies / Your final piece / Review.
FREE CHOICE ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – Choose a title for your theme that builds on a previous assignment (you should consider the theme and / or media that you enjoyed doing the most or work the best for you). Make sure you can have a variety of ideas and possible outcomes. Check the dictionary and thesaurus to see if you have a number of starting points. build on a previous assignment if you wish, going more in-depth and exploring the theme further.
Task 2 - (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced art similar to your theme.
Task 3 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing different images and styles from different eras.
Task 4 - Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media, materials and processes used, influences of the artist, colours etc.
Task 5 - Investigate a variety of themes that link with your own.
Task 6 – investigate at lease 2 areas more thoroughly using a variety of different media.
Task 7 – Choose one area to investigate and begin to consider some ideas you may wish to follow.
Task 8 – Plan your final piece. Make sure you use all the information in your work journal to ensure you can produce your best work.
Task 9 – Produce your final piece.
Task 10 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
At least one A3 theme research sheet / a mood board / a comparison of 2 artists work / at least 3 A3 sides of investigations using different media / planning for your final piece / Your realisation / Review.
For tips check out:
FINDING ARTISTS OR ART WORK TO INSPIRE YOUR OWN
The important thing to remember is VARIETY. Don’t just look at one artist or form of Art. Investigate a number (and show this in your sketchbook) before settling on the area or artist you wish study.
The first place you should look is your Mind map.
This should have some areas connected to an artist or form of art – in ‘Adorn, Decorate, Embellish’ you will have put things on there like: Jewellery, Clothes, body art, pattern, animals etc. There will be artists who work solely in these styles or with this subject, but you don’t have to focus on one artist so long as you consider some of the ‘what, when, where, how, who, why’ questions.
Another source of inspiration is Art books.
The school library has one of the best collections of Art resource books I’ve seen in a school. You can look at specific styles, forms of Art or inspirations, or you can browse books like ‘The Art Book’ which shows hundreds of Artists. You could choose to look at ones you find inspiring or investigate the suggested artists they show on each page.
The internet is a useful tool for investigating Art work
BUT BE CAREFUL! Although it is useful you will only get the results dependant on your input.
So you may come across a complete amateur who is showing off their ‘Art Nouveau’ style work and is not a recognised or even working Artist.
You can also get information that simply isn’t correct, so it’s a good idea to double check from another source.
Gallery sites often have search engines for you to specify the artist, style or theme you are looking for.
When you have some examples of art work in your sketchbook you will need to consider the usual set of questions and annotate it (you may use arrows to show areas of interest).
REMEMBER THAT THE WORK SHOULD INSPIRE YOU AND HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE DIRECTION OF YOUR WORK – INCLUDING YOUR FINAL PIECE.
HOW TO ANNOTATE YOUR WORK
Things to consider when labelling and making notes.
As you investigate and experiment in your work journal it is important to annotate as you go along. This way you can be sure that you are making notes that are relevant and helpful later on (and the examiner wants to see how you are thinking and the journey you intend to make).
When analyzing the work of others
It is important not to simply make factual statements about the work or write as if you are talking to the examiner (they only want to see that you are considering the work).
• Look at the work, consider it, take time to see what the artist wanted you to see.
• Consider what the artist was trying to show. Who is the intended audience?
What sort of mood does the work convey? What has the artist made the viewer focus on?
• You are expected to consider the ‘Visual Elements’ so look at the composition, scale, colours, materials, textures etc. and make notes about them (including your own thoughts or ideas.
• You should have some idea of what was happening to the artist at the time, their background, who influenced their style and what was happening at the time. These don’t need to be detailed notes, but they do need to show that you have some understanding of how and why the artist worked as they did.
WHEN ANNOTATING YOUR OWN WORK•
Remember that your work journal is your Art diary, so write down notes as you go along to remind yourself what you intend to do.
• You should analyse your own work and ideas as you would the work of other artists, so consider the visual elements in each piece you plan for and produce.
• You can improve your grade by modifying and refining your work so consider different ways you may need to change it. You might want to use different media, change the scale, discuss what difference different compositions may make (focus in on the subject or place the subjet to one side etc.)
• Think of what you are trying to achieve. Does your work and ideas hit the criteria you have set yourself for the work?
In Art, Craft and Design we believe passionately that every student should have the opportunity to discover their skill and preferred media. They should be given the chance to explore and develop so that they can create work with sense and meaning.
This booklet has been produced to allow you and your parents to have an overview of what you will be doing in Art, Craft and Design over the next two years. It is structured in such a way that allows the individual to develop at a steady, preferred pace (Parents should be aware that while there is some order to the assignments each teacher will need to judge which order they feel is best for the students in their class.
The Art student will be able to choose the best time to do personal study* work at home during each assignment. The quantity of work may vary according to what the student feels is appropriate and able to give them enough information to continue their Art work in school.
During their time in the Art, Craft and Design area students will work on individual pieces as well as doing group activities. The expectation is that all Art students help and advise each other and give constructive criticism when asked.
You will be given a work journal at the start of the year. You will be using this to record information, experiments and experiences in the form of a ‘visual diary’. It is vital, therefore, that you bring it to every Art session so that you can use it to help your work progress. Consider all your work and annotate (label) it, showing what has and hasn’t worked, as well as your thoughts and possible improvements you could make to the process. By doing this you will be able to see how you have developed and grown as an artist.
The Art, Craft and Design area is always available for personal study time and staff members are willing to help whenever possible.
*Personal study means work that you are unable to do during the lesson because you either don’t have time or the necessary resources are unavailable to you.
STILL LIFE ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – Find out what the term ‘Still Life’ means (Dictionary and Thesaurus)
Task 2 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists
(b) Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media used, influences of the artist, composition etc.
(c) Produce your own version (response) to your chosen artist. You can choose the same themes but approach it in a different way. Write annotations showing how your work was influenced by the artist you chose.
Task 3 – Set up a still life using objects that have some connection – e.g. tools, fruit etc. Using different light sources and viewpoints take a series of photographs of your still life. Manipulate the images on the computer to improve your work. You could also change and distort your photos.
Task 4 - Do at least 5 different studies of your still life (different angles, close up etc.) using different media and mark making techniques (you can mix the media too – chalk and charcoal for example). These should be on at least A3 paper.
Task 5 – Produce an investigation sheet of the artist Ben Nicholson. Show that you have considered the media and composition of the work and shown your thoughts.
Task 6 – Create your own Ben Nicholson style piece using the images from your own still life.
Task 7 – Consider the best medium and composition for your still life and produce a final piece. This can show influence from any of the artists you have looked at.
Task 8 – Mount your work (if you can)
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
Dictionary and Thesaurus description of ‘Still Life’ / at least one A3 theme research sheet / a copy of an artists (or part of) work, with annotations / your own response / a series of photographs of a themed still life using different light sources, manipulated on computer / at least 5 studies of the still life, using different media / an investigation sheet on Ben Nicholson / Your response to his work / Planning for your outcome / Your final piece, mounted / Review.
Task 9 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
CULTURES ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – Find out what the term ‘Culture’ means (Dictionary and Thesaurus)
Task 2 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced work showing other cultures. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
Task 3 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing different cultural images and styles from different eras.
Task 4 - Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media, materials and processes used, influences of the artist, colours etc.
Task 5 – Investigate a variety of themes to do with cultures eg. Festivals, traditions religion etc.
Task 6 – Choose a theme for you to work from and begin to produce some designs of your own.
Task 7 – You will now need to transfer your designs onto silk using batik.
Task 8 – after a brief demonstration of coil pottery you will begin to consider designs for a coil pot based on the cultural work you have done. You will need to consider the size and shape of your pot and a variety of different designs before you settle on your final idea.
Task 9 – Make your final clay piece, following the shape of your design in your work journal.
Task 10 – You will either glaze your work or paint it – this is your choice and should be in sympathy with your design and intentions
Task 11 – Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
Dictionary and Thesaurus description of ‘Culture’ / at least one A3 theme research sheet / a copy of an artists (or part of) work, with annotations / your own response / a series of photographs of a themed still life using different light sources, manipulated on computer / at least 5 studies of the still life, using different media / an investigation sheet on Ben Nicholson / Your response to his work / Planning for your outcome / Your final piece, mounted / Review.
‘MYSELF’ ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced 3D work of the figure. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
Task 2 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing other artists images and styles from different eras and how they responded to the theme.
Task 3 - Choose 2 artists and compare their work on at least on sheet of A3. You will need to show differences and similarities as well as your opinion.
Task 4 – Investigate a variety of themes to do with ‘Myself’ eg. family, friends, hobbies, religion etc. Show your findings on at least two sides of A3 paper.
Task 5 – investigate at lease 2 areas more thoroughly using a variety of different media.
Task 6 – Choose one area to investigate and begin to consider some ideas you may wish to follow.
Task 7 – Plan your final piece. Make sure you use all the information in your work journal to ensure you can produce your best work.
Task 8 – Produce your final piece.
Task 9 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:At least one A3 theme research sheet / a mood board / a comparison of 2 artists work / at least 3 A3 sides of investigations using different media / planning for your final piece / Your realisation / Review
DECORATIVE ARTS ASSIGNMENT
8 Weeks
Task 1 – Find out what the term ‘Decorative Arts’ means (Dictionary and Thesaurus)
Task 2 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artist
(b) Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media used, influences of the artist, composition etc.
(c) Produce your own version (response) to your chosen artist. You can choose the same themes but approach it in a different way if you wish. Write an evaluation of your work and how it was influenced by the artist you chose.
Task 3 – Choose an interesting everyday object and redesign it in the style of your chosen artist. You can modify it however you like and use any materials to make sure it is influenced by your artist.
Task 4 – Investigate a variety of natural forms and patterns. These could be from foliage and flowers, insects, reptiles, animals etc. (these should be direct observation work where possible). Use different media, sympathetic to the subject you are studying.
Task 5 – focus on one area e.g. flowers and produce some further studies in more detail.
Task 6 – simplify your images to use on a lino or screen print.
Task 7 – prepare and produce a series of screen / lino prints of your image. Consider your designs (they could look like wallpaper, a border or an image on its own.
Task 8 – work on top of one of your designs using other media to enhance and refine it. Then mount your work.
Task 9 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
Dictionary and Thesaurus description of ‘Decorative Arts’ / a copy of an artists (or part of) work, with annotations / your own response / an everyday object in the style of your artist / at least 3 A3 sheets investigating natural form, using different media / at least 2 A3 pages of detailed studies of your chosen theme / Screen or Lino prints (min 5) / One of your prints with other media / Your final piece, mounted / Review.
THE FIGURE ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced 3D work of the figure. Show your findings on at least one side of A3 paper.
Task 2 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing figurative images and styles from different eras.
Task 3 - Choose 2 sculptors and compare their work on at least on sheet of A3. You will need to show differences and similarities as well as your opinion.
Task 4 – working in groups of 3 or 4 produce quick figure studies (10 or 15 mins). Consider poses that you have seen in your investigations and ones you may wish to use in your own work later. Minimum of 10 studies
Task 5 – From your studies choose one pose to do in detail. You will need to do 2 pencil studies from different angles and one colour one from your favourite angle.
Task 6 – Plan for a figurative sculpture in a material of your own choice. You may wish to break down the figure into simple forms or work from a more detailed perspective. Your choice must be influenced by your chosen artist.
Task 7 – Make your figurative sculpture
Task 8 – Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
At least one A3 theme research sheet / a mood board / a comparison of 2 sculptors work / at least 10 quick figure studies / 2 detailed pencil studies of the figure / one colour study of the figure / planning for a sculptural response to your studies / Your final piece / Review.
FREE CHOICE ASSIGNMENT
8 weeks
Task 1 – Choose a title for your theme that builds on a previous assignment (you should consider the theme and / or media that you enjoyed doing the most or work the best for you). Make sure you can have a variety of ideas and possible outcomes. Check the dictionary and thesaurus to see if you have a number of starting points. build on a previous assignment if you wish, going more in-depth and exploring the theme further.
Task 2 - (a) Using a variety of resources (Library, internet etc.) investigate the work of other artists who have produced art similar to your theme.
Task 3 - Using images (collected and drawn), objects and artefacts compose a ‘mood board’ showing different images and styles from different eras.
Task 4 - Choose one of your artists and copy their work or a part of their work. You will need to annotate with discussions of media, materials and processes used, influences of the artist, colours etc.
Task 5 - Investigate a variety of themes that link with your own.
Task 6 – investigate at lease 2 areas more thoroughly using a variety of different media.
Task 7 – Choose one area to investigate and begin to consider some ideas you may wish to follow.
Task 8 – Plan your final piece. Make sure you use all the information in your work journal to ensure you can produce your best work.
Task 9 – Produce your final piece.
Task 10 - Review the work you have done for this assignment and discuss your thoughts about the work of the artists you have investigated and your own discoveries.
At the end of this assignment you should have the following evidence:
At least one A3 theme research sheet / a mood board / a comparison of 2 artists work / at least 3 A3 sides of investigations using different media / planning for your final piece / Your realisation / Review.
For tips check out:
FINDING ARTISTS OR ART WORK TO INSPIRE YOUR OWN
The important thing to remember is VARIETY. Don’t just look at one artist or form of Art. Investigate a number (and show this in your sketchbook) before settling on the area or artist you wish study.
The first place you should look is your Mind map.
This should have some areas connected to an artist or form of art – in ‘Adorn, Decorate, Embellish’ you will have put things on there like: Jewellery, Clothes, body art, pattern, animals etc. There will be artists who work solely in these styles or with this subject, but you don’t have to focus on one artist so long as you consider some of the ‘what, when, where, how, who, why’ questions.
Another source of inspiration is Art books.
The school library has one of the best collections of Art resource books I’ve seen in a school. You can look at specific styles, forms of Art or inspirations, or you can browse books like ‘The Art Book’ which shows hundreds of Artists. You could choose to look at ones you find inspiring or investigate the suggested artists they show on each page.
The internet is a useful tool for investigating Art work
BUT BE CAREFUL! Although it is useful you will only get the results dependant on your input.
So you may come across a complete amateur who is showing off their ‘Art Nouveau’ style work and is not a recognised or even working Artist.
You can also get information that simply isn’t correct, so it’s a good idea to double check from another source.
Gallery sites often have search engines for you to specify the artist, style or theme you are looking for.
When you have some examples of art work in your sketchbook you will need to consider the usual set of questions and annotate it (you may use arrows to show areas of interest).
REMEMBER THAT THE WORK SHOULD INSPIRE YOU AND HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON THE DIRECTION OF YOUR WORK – INCLUDING YOUR FINAL PIECE.
HOW TO ANNOTATE YOUR WORK
Things to consider when labelling and making notes.
As you investigate and experiment in your work journal it is important to annotate as you go along. This way you can be sure that you are making notes that are relevant and helpful later on (and the examiner wants to see how you are thinking and the journey you intend to make).
When analyzing the work of others
It is important not to simply make factual statements about the work or write as if you are talking to the examiner (they only want to see that you are considering the work).
• Look at the work, consider it, take time to see what the artist wanted you to see.
• Consider what the artist was trying to show. Who is the intended audience?
What sort of mood does the work convey? What has the artist made the viewer focus on?
• You are expected to consider the ‘Visual Elements’ so look at the composition, scale, colours, materials, textures etc. and make notes about them (including your own thoughts or ideas.
• You should have some idea of what was happening to the artist at the time, their background, who influenced their style and what was happening at the time. These don’t need to be detailed notes, but they do need to show that you have some understanding of how and why the artist worked as they did.
WHEN ANNOTATING YOUR OWN WORK•
Remember that your work journal is your Art diary, so write down notes as you go along to remind yourself what you intend to do.
• You should analyse your own work and ideas as you would the work of other artists, so consider the visual elements in each piece you plan for and produce.
• You can improve your grade by modifying and refining your work so consider different ways you may need to change it. You might want to use different media, change the scale, discuss what difference different compositions may make (focus in on the subject or place the subjet to one side etc.)
• Think of what you are trying to achieve. Does your work and ideas hit the criteria you have set yourself for the work?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Teacher example of research KS4
Cornelia Parker born 1956
Thirty Pieces of Silver 1988-9Hayward Gallery
Thirty Pieces of Silver is an installation of a thousand silver objects ( plates, spoons, candlesticks, trophies, cigarette cases, teapots and trombones) having been flattened by a steam roller. Cornelia Parker then arranged the transformed silver artefacts into thirty disc-shaped groups, which are suspended about a foot from the floor by fine wires. Each ‘disc’ is approximately ninety centimetres in diameter and they are always hung in orderly rows, although the overall set-up can be adjusted depending on the exhibition space. The title refers to the biblical story of how the apostle Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus in return for thirty pieces of silver.
In other pieces, Parker has destroyed objects, changing them fundamentally. Her interest in this comes from cartoons; [the] ‘flattening Tom, Jerry filled with bullet holes, Road Runner falling off a cliff. The deaths are only token ones as the characters always pop up again in the next frame.’ ( excerpt of interview with Tate curator Virginia Button, 1998.)
Additionally, Parker’s actual relationship with the media has a great bearing on the art. For example, when discussing the properties of silver she alludes to linguistic as well as physical points;‘because it is the most reflective metal that exists and [it] also has the ability to be the opposite very dull and black, it has the plus and minus in one material. Also linguistically in terms of the use of silver in language, ‘silver tongued’, silver lining’. It has a very poetic aura around it, it’s used in mirrors in which we see ourselves and in telescopes to look at the universe ... It’s part of our cultural make-up somehow, it has all kinds of ways of being in the world.’ ( excerpt of interview with Tate curator Virginia Button, 1998.)
In previous work such as Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View 1991, Parker – with the assistance of the British Army- blew up a shed. She then took the remains and put them into an exhibition space, surrounding a solitary light bulb, in the arrangement of the moment of explosion; again hung on wires. Having seen this piece first hand, it was quite powerful and one gets a real feeling of how in destruction pieces are born anew, thereby transforming it and exhibiting it in a particular fashion to show the material (charred wood or crushed silver) in a new context.
The work could progress by evolving the notion of taking silver, associated with special occasions, as Parker said ‘objects are landmarks in people’s lives’ , and adjusting the properties further, considering the space that it will be displayed in; an integral part to installation art. In a later work- Measuring Niagara with a Teaspoon 1997- Parker takes a silver Georgian spoon, melts it down and stretches it to the height of Niagara Falls.
As a child Parker used to crush coins on railway tracks- to mark the ‘destructive powers of the world’. She speaks of her reasoning behind ‘Thirty Pieces of Silver’:‘ ‘Thirty Pieces of Silver’ is about materiality and then about anti-matter. In the gallery the ruined objects are ghostly levitating just above the floor, waiting to be reassessed in the light of their transformation. The title, because of its biblical references, alludes to money, to betrayal, to death and resurrection: more simply it is a literal description of the piece.’(Quoted in British Art Show, exhibition catalogue, Hayward Gallery, London 1990, p.88.)
In conclusion, the piece makes me question how one looks at ceremonial silver ware. The notion of special occasions, of a celebration- such as a wedding- where cutlery, etc, is crushed and then taken out of contest, i.e. an art gallery, ceasing to function for what the product was originally designed for. The betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas Iscariot, and the subsequent guilt felt by him- later hanging himself- calls into question for what price might one be bought or tempted by? This could be the element of celebrity culture where, so desperate for fame- like Big Brother; contestants’ vie to stay in an enclosed studio set, voted out by each other and the general public, certain individuals will pursue riches and/or notoriety whatever the cost, morally or financially. I recall how Iscariot is at the very bottom of Hell in Dante’s Inferno- The Divine Comedy, a dark and bleak retribution that continues for eternity.
Check out: Example of a year 11 exam research (AO2)
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
GSCE, artists I found so far using tate search engine...(quick search)
Antennae with Red and Blue Dots 1960 ALEXANDER CALDER
EMPTY SPACES
Forest of Fontainebleau A Path in the Woods John William Inchbold 1830-1888
WOODLANDS & FOREST
Head of Dylan Thomas 1960 Eileen Agar EXPRESSIVE FACES
SPORTSMEN 1923 El Lissitzky SPORTS DAY
TAKE AWAY FOOD
we leave the scum with no place to hide MICHEAL LANDY
EMPTY SPACES
Forest of Fontainebleau A Path in the Woods John William Inchbold 1830-1888WOODLANDS & FOREST
Head of Dylan Thomas 1960 Eileen Agar EXPRESSIVE FACES
SPORTSMEN 1923 El Lissitzky SPORTS DAY
TAKE AWAY FOOD
we leave the scum with no place to hide MICHEAL LANDYThursday, March 6, 2008
GSCE exam paper- useful sites for artists
To obtain artists for inspiration check out:
www.edgarmodern.com
obviously the links to the left of this page, and......
www.tate.org.uk/servlet/SubjectSearch
The last one actually lets you put in particular words that can be found in each question on the exam paper.
Have fun!!!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
How to...Understand GCSE Exam Art Questions
How to...Understand GCSE Exam Art QuestionsSo, it's scary time and you have been given your exam paper, you have 6 weeks to prepare for it, and a whole 10 hours to do your final piece!
Impossible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No.
All you are going to do is EXACTLY what you have done for the last 3 projects throughout Year 10 & 11. See HOW TO...IMPROVE MY CHANCES IN GCSE ART AND DESIGN for more details.
Take for example, 'Swimming'. As a starting point I could take loads of photos of water; streams, bath tub, sinks filling, etc- put them in my sketch book, manipulate them by drawing on top of these images. I could draw with various media things that hold water, like sinks, or distribute it like taps.
I would perhaps think of David Hockney's 'swimming pool' paintings, and Turner's seascapes for artist references.
Then to experiment and prepare for my final piece I could use various paint, plaster, hot wax, to create different textures.
Of course my final piece could be an actual kitchen sink that I have painted in the style of Hockney!
Hey presto...A*!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Year 10 Project Checklist Self Assessment
Use this list to make sure your project is complete. Tick off each section as you go.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
How to...test out different media at GCSE AO3
Here are some examples from a Year 10's sketchbook.
See how the student has used various media to
experiment with ideas.
The student has even stuck in her traced stencils!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Quick Tips for GSCE & AS/A2 Projects
At the start of any project take these simple tips to get started:-
- Mood board- see How to create initial ideas at GCSE & AS/A2
- Direct observational drawings 6 to 8- ACTUALLY FROM THINGS IN FRONT OF YOU!! Use different media:- biro, chalk, charcvoal, etc.
- Photos, Internet or magazine images; stick them in & draw from them!! See: Year 10 GCSE Sculpture Photos Manipulated!!! or Year 7, 8 & 9 Art Photo's
- Gather artists, cultures or BOTH that may relate to you work. See: AS/A2 Research Aid- Finding Artists from the Tate
- Use a checklist, see: Year 10 Project Checklist Self Assessment
Also:
See: Year 10 Still Life Clay Tiles or Year 10 Students Sketchbook Work Scanned & then Manipulated!
IMPROVING MY CHANCES IN GCSE ART AND DESIGN
GCSE AO3- testing out different media
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR OWN AND OTHER’S ARTWORK
Year 10 hmwk & tips for ResearchHow to...Research Artists from the Tate AS/A2 GCSE
For definitions on art vocabulary try: RedRagGallery (tells you what all those art words mean) 
Check out: Year 11 Project: SURFACE to make sure you are on the right path!
Check out: Year 11 Project: SURFACE to make sure you are on the right path!
Friday, May 25, 2007
HOW TO...IMPROVE MY CHANCES IN GCSE ART AND DESIGN
HOW TO...IMPROVE MY CHANCES IN GCSE ART AND DESIGN
WHAT DOES THE EXAM BOARD EXPECT TO SEE?
It is important to remember that the exam board won’t expect to see reams and reams of mediocre work.
They do, however expect you to produce a good deal of:
Investigations into a number of areas within your theme
Links with Artists, Art groups or an Art theme
Experiments with a wide variety of Media.
Planning for your final piece.
You should use your ‘project check sheet’ to ensure you have covered all aspects within the set project. It is, however, only a basic guide and only a minimum requirement.
WHAT CAN I DO OUTSIDE OF MY ART LESSON?
There is plenty that you can do outside of you normal lesson to help to increase your grade.
Once you have produced your (extensive) mind map you will then be able to collect images related to the themes within it; see How to create initial ideas at GCSE & AS/A2.
When you collect images you should use as many different sources as you can these may include:
Magazines and newspapers
Your own photographs; see Year 7, 8 & 9 Art Photo's or Year 10 GCSE Sculpture Photos Manipulated!!!
Magazines and newspapers
Your own photographs; see Year 7, 8 & 9 Art Photo's or Year 10 GCSE Sculpture Photos Manipulated!!!
Sketches from observation (these can be quick sketches, but are very important in you sketchbook).
Annotations / your thoughts and ideas about your work and the images you have (these could be of other artists as well)
Song lyrics / poems / short essays; see Gustatory , Start , home , seismic , Sigur Ros or me me me me me me me
Observational work will not only build up your skills but will also add to the information you can use later on.
HOW SHOULD I USE MY SKETCHBOOK?
REMEMBER your sketchbook is your visual note pad.
The exam board want to see that you use it in a PERSONAL way and your sketches are simply there for information; see GCSE AO3- testing out different media
Annotations / your thoughts and ideas about your work and the images you have (these could be of other artists as well)
Song lyrics / poems / short essays; see Gustatory , Start , home , seismic , Sigur Ros or me me me me me me me
Observational work will not only build up your skills but will also add to the information you can use later on.
HOW SHOULD I USE MY SKETCHBOOK?
REMEMBER your sketchbook is your visual note pad.
The exam board want to see that you use it in a PERSONAL way and your sketches are simply there for information; see GCSE AO3- testing out different media
DON’T spend a lot of time making sure your sketchbook work looks lovely, save that for when you produce your final piece. You will get more marks for variety of information and ideas than you will for presentation at this stage. See: Year 10 Still Life Clay Tiles or Year 10 Students Sketchbook Work Scanned & then Manipulated!
Fill your pages with information – white space sticks out like a sore thumb
As you work it is important to go back and look at what you have done and use the images and ideas you thought of earlier- e.g. use specific vocabulary, check out: RedRagGallery (tells you what all those art words mean)
MAKE SURE YOU ANNOTATE YOUR WORK AS YOU DO IT.
HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO DO?
You should produce as much as you need to allow you to consider a variety of ideas later on. The simple rule is – if you can’t think of ideas go back to your earlier work and do more (mind map, mood board, observational sketches etc.)
The percentage of time you spend on your work should be the same as all subjects. Art is, however, one subject you can consider all the time so take your sketchbook (or at least an A5 sketchbook) and camera with you wherever you go. If you can take other media, better still!
WHO CAN HELP ME?
Any member of the Art team will be willing to help and advise you with your work.
There will be extra sessions at lunch time and at the end of the day for you to do guided work, although you are always welcome to work in the Art rooms if you arrange it with your teacher. Your mentor can give you advice on planning and pacing yourself.
Although they may not be great artists your parents can still help in many ways.
They can:
Understand the exam board requirements by looking at the mark scheme and / or the exam board website (we use OCR).
Encourage you to work to the project checklist, and a little more.
Take you to places of interest / galleries / exhibitions etc
WHEN DO I NEED TO FINISH MY PROJECT?
Your teacher will take you through each project in certain stages so that you finish by the deadline date. Your teacher can give you these dates.
You should endeavour to keep on track. If you feel you are falling behind you must tell your teacher immediately.
HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE EXAM?
You should consider your exam as your fourth and final project. It will constitute 40% of your final grade so it is important that you make the right choices early on.
You will get your exam paper at the end of February or early March.
As you work it is important to go back and look at what you have done and use the images and ideas you thought of earlier- e.g. use specific vocabulary, check out: RedRagGallery (tells you what all those art words mean)
MAKE SURE YOU ANNOTATE YOUR WORK AS YOU DO IT.
HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO DO?
You should produce as much as you need to allow you to consider a variety of ideas later on. The simple rule is – if you can’t think of ideas go back to your earlier work and do more (mind map, mood board, observational sketches etc.)
The percentage of time you spend on your work should be the same as all subjects. Art is, however, one subject you can consider all the time so take your sketchbook (or at least an A5 sketchbook) and camera with you wherever you go. If you can take other media, better still!
WHO CAN HELP ME?
Any member of the Art team will be willing to help and advise you with your work.
There will be extra sessions at lunch time and at the end of the day for you to do guided work, although you are always welcome to work in the Art rooms if you arrange it with your teacher. Your mentor can give you advice on planning and pacing yourself.
Although they may not be great artists your parents can still help in many ways.
They can:
Understand the exam board requirements by looking at the mark scheme and / or the exam board website (we use OCR).
Encourage you to work to the project checklist, and a little more.
Take you to places of interest / galleries / exhibitions etc
WHEN DO I NEED TO FINISH MY PROJECT?
Your teacher will take you through each project in certain stages so that you finish by the deadline date. Your teacher can give you these dates.
You should endeavour to keep on track. If you feel you are falling behind you must tell your teacher immediately.
HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE EXAM?
You should consider your exam as your fourth and final project. It will constitute 40% of your final grade so it is important that you make the right choices early on.
You will get your exam paper at the end of February or early March.
You will have 12 different starting points (or project titles) and you are to choose one of these.
You will have 6 School weeks to collect information, investigate Artists / styles of Art, experiment with media, develop your ideas and plan for your final piece.
At the end of the 6 weeks you will have a 10 hour exam to produce your final piece.
What you need to do is make sure you are fully aware of what is needed in a project before you receive the exam paper. You should be aware of this by the end of you 3 (final) coursework project.
You will have 6 School weeks to collect information, investigate Artists / styles of Art, experiment with media, develop your ideas and plan for your final piece.
At the end of the 6 weeks you will have a 10 hour exam to produce your final piece.
What you need to do is make sure you are fully aware of what is needed in a project before you receive the exam paper. You should be aware of this by the end of you 3 (final) coursework project.
For direction info' also see: How to...Understand GCSE Exam Art Questions
HOW TO...ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR OWN AND OTHER ARTWORK
HOW TO...ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR OWN AND OTHER ARTWORK
When investigating other artists it is more important to be able to analyse the work rather than simply repeating facts about them – like when they were born or died. It is important to know what happened to the artist to influence the work they produced – (this will include political and social aspects of the time).
The list below is intended to give you some starting points for questioning the work of other artists and your own work as it progresses.
You need to be aware that annotation is part of what the exam board are looking for. It is best to analyse your own work as it progresses because your thoughts and ideas are fresh.
You could start by describing parts of the artwork. Use arrows to show differences, similarities or particular aspects of the work.
is in the picture?
WHAT material/s has been used?
is the theme?
was happening in the artist’s life?
WHEN Was it done?
WHERE is it shown / displayed?
can it be displayed?
WHY was it done?
was it done?
HOW could the work progress?
WHO did it?
Does the artwork make you feel / think Influenced the Art / Artist
There is one question you should be asking yourself about others work and your own. It is one that you should ask as you progress and that is:
It was in a different media
WHAT IF…..? If I / the artist changed the scale / colour / composition etc
Add texture / colour / other media
Check out...IMPROVING MY CHANCES IN GCSE ART AND DESIGN
and Teacher example of KS4 research
When investigating other artists it is more important to be able to analyse the work rather than simply repeating facts about them – like when they were born or died. It is important to know what happened to the artist to influence the work they produced – (this will include political and social aspects of the time).
The list below is intended to give you some starting points for questioning the work of other artists and your own work as it progresses.
You need to be aware that annotation is part of what the exam board are looking for. It is best to analyse your own work as it progresses because your thoughts and ideas are fresh.
You could start by describing parts of the artwork. Use arrows to show differences, similarities or particular aspects of the work.
is in the picture?
WHAT material/s has been used?
is the theme?
was happening in the artist’s life?
WHEN Was it done?
WHERE is it shown / displayed?
can it be displayed?
WHY was it done?
was it done?
HOW could the work progress?
WHO did it?
Does the artwork make you feel / think Influenced the Art / Artist
There is one question you should be asking yourself about others work and your own. It is one that you should ask as you progress and that is:
It was in a different media
WHAT IF…..? If I / the artist changed the scale / colour / composition etc
Add texture / colour / other media
Check out...IMPROVING MY CHANCES IN GCSE ART AND DESIGN
and Teacher example of KS4 research
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