Criteria A
You will be introduced to the structural elements of Visual Arts. Compositional influences and design principles from Fauvism (1900-1910)
will be explored as examples. The Fauvists believed that creative use of colour was more important to the artwork than reality, so the critics
of the time thought of them as animals of the artworld. (Hence the name: 'Fauve' means 'wild beast' in French). Students will be required to
complete short entries on selected 'artists of influence' whose work would be considered a good example in the use of line, shape, colour and
tone. A worksheet will be provided to aid students in these entries. Responses will be completed in VAPDs.CRITERIA B
Digital Collage Composition.
Your submission should include in your VAPD:
- A digital photograph of the composition you chose to use for your final piece.
- The photographs manipulated in Photoshop by using a selection of tools to create a digital colour value composition.
- One A4 final print of your digital composition in colour for assessment.
VAPD
Your Visual Arts Process Diary is not only a place to keep most of your artwork. It is also a very important record of the choices you have made in the process of creating this artwork. You should include written explanations of decisions made, directions in material usage, and any theory work covered in class or completed as homework. Class work must be kept up to date and handouts neatly glued into the VAPD. Date all pages and have a creative approach to each page. This Diary is key to the success of your overall Visual Arts progress. Look after it and submit it when required. DON'T LOOSE IT.
CRITERIA C
By the end of this unit you will have completed various practical exercises on the Elements of Design, aimed at enhancing your drawing and painting skills. Select three of your best designs from your exploration of line, shape, tone, colour and texture, in order to write a more in-depth evaluation and reflection.
Consider the following in your response:
- a clear description of the process involved
- an explanation of the challenges that needed to be overcome
CRITERIA D
Students are to create an A3 colour paper collage referencing the digital work previously produced. Students will strive to find creative solutions that enhance critical thinking skills, improve technical competence and encourage individual expression in their colour value collage.- an account of the changes that you made in response to teacher/peer advice
- your personal opinion regarding the success of the work, and your reasons for this
- a statement that relates your particular artwork to the key unit question (i.e. what did you learn through completing this activity?)
