The holiday art homework assignment is divided into 4 sections worth 25% each: recording skills, exploration, development, and presentation skills. For recording skills, students select a theme to research, take photos/sketches, and experiment with techniques. In exploration, students research artists related to their theme, analyze styles, and experiment with materials. For development, students refine a few ideas through testing and feedback. Finally, students create a final artwork, consider presentation format, and write an artist statement.
The holiday art homework assignment is divided into 4 sections worth 25% each: recording skills, exploration, development, and presentation skills. For recording skills, students select a theme to research, take photos/sketches, and experiment with techniques. In exploration, students research artists related to their theme, analyze styles, and experiment with materials. For development, students refine a few ideas through testing and feedback. Finally, students create a final artwork, consider presentation format, and write an artist statement.
The holiday art homework assignment is divided into 4 sections worth 25% each: recording skills, exploration, development, and presentation skills. For recording skills, students select a theme to research, take photos/sketches, and experiment with techniques. In exploration, students research artists related to their theme, analyze styles, and experiment with materials. For development, students refine a few ideas through testing and feedback. Finally, students create a final artwork, consider presentation format, and write an artist statement.
- Research and select a theme or topic that interests you. - Take photographs, make sketches, or create a visual diary to record observations and ideas related to your chosen theme. - Experiment with different recording techniques such as collage, mixed media, or digital tools to capture the essence of your subject matter.
2. Exploration: (Marks 25%)
- Research and gather information about artists, designers, or art movements that relate to your theme. - Analyze their techniques, styles, and artistic choices to gain inspiration. - Experiment with different materials, mediums, and techniques to explore various ways of expressing your ideas. - Document your exploration process and reflections in a sketchbook or digital portfolio.
3. Development: (Marks 25%)
- Select a few promising ideas or concepts from your exploration phase. - Develop your chosen ideas further through experimentation, refinement, and iteration. - Seek feedback from your art teacher, peers, or family members to help you refine your ideas and make creative decisions. - Document your developmental journey, including any changes, improvements, or challenges you encountered.
4. Presentation Skills: (Marks 25%)
- Create a final artwork or series of artworks that represent your developed ideas. - Consider how to present your artwork in a visually appealing and cohesive manner. - Experiment with different presentation formats, such as creating a physical display, designing an online portfolio, or organizing a virtual exhibition. - Write an artist statement that explains your artistic intentions, influences, and processes.
Hand in First Week of Term 3 on the first Friday 8 September