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    The key takeaways are the various guidelines and steps for writing about artwork, creating final pieces, and evaluating work in a visual arts project. It outlines the different sections that should be included when analyzing a piece like describing content and process, as well as tips for planning and carrying out a project.

    The main steps for writing about and analyzing artwork are to describe the content, process, form, and mood of the piece. The content section should describe what the artwork is about and the materials used. The process section explains how it was made. Form and mood analyze the visual qualities and feelings conveyed. Personal analysis and opinions should also be included.

    The key elements that should be included in a final evaluation are discussing the starting point and progress, the skills learned, an explanation of the final piece, connections made throughout the project, and an assessment of its success and areas for improvement. It is important to reflect on how the unit structure was useful as well.

    VISUAL ARTS GUIDE

    SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
    WRITING ABOUT YOUR WORK - LOOKING AT ARTWORK - FINAL PLANNING - EVALUATING

    1. WRITING ABOUT YOUR ARTWORK...


    WHAT? - Describe what you have done. HOW? - Discuss the process. How did you create it? What materials and techniques have you used to create your experiments or artwork.

    Why? - Explain in detail what you did and describe what you hope to learn from the process. WWW? - What Went Well in the process? What are are you pleased with and what did you learn? EBI? - How might your work be improved? What would you do differently? How might your work be further developed? Further experiments or outcomes?

    ELLEN CHUNG, GRADE 11 - CREATIVE PAINTING - 2013

    2. LOOKING AT ARTWORK IN 5 EASY STEPS...

    KEY INFORMATION
    1.You MUST include an image and information about the artwork.
    Artist Name... Title of Work... Date of creation... Materials used...

    2.You should always include a personal opinion.


    Why are you writing about this piece of artwork? Why does it interest you?

    3. Written Analysis. You should include the following in your analysis...


    CONTENT (Sub-Title) Describe the artwork What might it be about? Is it gurative, abstract or imagined? Was there anything happening in the world at the time that might have inuenced the artwork? PROCESS (Sub-Title) What materials or media has been used to create this art piece? Identify the techniques used and the process involved in its creation. Establish the preparation involved in its creation. What do you think the artist might have had to have done before making the nished piece and why do you think that? Continue...

    Page Continued. FORM (Sub-Title) Describe the way the artist creates different visual qualities by using: Lines, tones, shapes, colours, textures, patterns and composition. Identify the Elements of Art that you think exist in the artwork, and what impact do they have on the overall piece. Identify the Principles of Design that you think exist in the artwork, and what impact do they have on the overall piece.

    NOTE: Composition is the way the image is arranged within a space or shape.
    MOOD (Sub-Title)

    Remember that you should always try to include your own words that help to establish and communicate your own understanding...

    Does the work capture a mood, feeling or emotion? How has the artist created this? Do the colours have an impact or inuence the mood of the piece? What is the main focus of subject matter and how does in inuence the piece?

    HARUKI FUJITA, GRADE 11 - SELF PORTRAIT - 2013

    4. You should try to include and dene your own personal opinion.
    What do you like about the piece and why? What do you dislike and why? What do you think the artist was trying to communicate to the audience? Do you think they were successful and why?

    5. You should include practical work. Make drawings, sketches, and paintings to show what you have learnt. A good way to do this is copy sections of the artwork, or for a much higher grade. produce your own artwork using a similar style or technique.

    MOST IMPORTANTLY, WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED AND HOW MIGHT YOU USE IT IN YOUR OWN WORK?

    3. FINAL PLANNING...
    You should make sure that your nal design is on one page in your Process Journal as this is the best way to communicate and justify your intent. Your idea or goal needs to be clearly explained, discussing main elements that display symbolism and meaning. Additionally you should link your design to your research or starting point.

    INSPIRATION
    Which artists have inspired you

    THE DRAWING OR DIAGRAM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PAGE SHOULD BE A HIGH QUALITY PIECE OF WORK

    PROCESS
    How are you going to make your artwork Discuss materials, techniques and processes. Reasons for choices

    Image of artist that has inspired you. Style & Technique

    Include media experiments Discuss colours, include examples and reasons for selecting your palette.

    Image of artist that has inspired you. Style & Technique

    YOU SHOULD INCLUDE A SAMPLE OF YOUR COLOUR SCHEME IN YOUR CHOSEN MEDIA

    SCALE OF WORK
    Explain your reasons for the scale of work.
    CONNER KIRSCH, GRADE 11 - SELF PORTRAIT - 2013

    SURFACE TO WORK ON
    Canvas, Board, Paper, etc Explain your choices.

    REFLECTIVE WRITING
    WHAT? - DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE HOW? - DISCUSS THE PROCESS. HOW DID YOU CREATE IT? WHAT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES HAVE YOU USED TO CREATE YOUR EXPERIMENTS OR ARTWORK. WHY?- EXPLAIN IN DETAIL WHAT YOU DID AND DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM THE PROCESS. WWW? - WHAT WENT WELL IN THE PROCESS? WHAT ARE ARE YOU PLEASED WITH AND WHAT DID YOU LEARN? EBI? - HOW MIGHT YOUR WORK BE IMPROVED? WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY? HOW MIGHT YOUR WORK BE FURTHER DEVELOPED? FURTHER EXPERIMENTS OR OUTCOMES? 5

    4. WRITING AN EVALUATION...

    You should have now nished your nal piece CONGRATULATIONS!


    This is your last task and is a very important part of your project. An Evaluation provides you with the opportunity to explain your ideas and intentions for practical work and then make an assessment with hindsight. Your Evaluation needs to be well written and not t o long. It must include the main points or concepts that have guided your progress and development. GUIDELINES: Discuss your starting point and your initial response to the task or unit. How did you begin in this unit and what impact has it had on your learning? Give a brief overview of your development and progress throughout the unit. Discuss the skills and techniques that you have learnt. Focus on your inuences and inspirations and give reasons for your choices Explain your nal artwork. What were you hoping to communicate in your work and how does this relate to your investigation and starting point. What connections can be made throughout this unit. Has the structure of the unit been useful and helped to complete a nal piece that is strong and signicant. Finally evaluate its success. Good points/ areas for improvements. How could you further your experience or artwork given more time.

    SIMPLE FLOW CHART -

    VISUAL SUMMARY

    This chart helps you to visualize this document and summarize its content and purpose. Every Visual Arts unit will be made of various components that directly relate to the assessment criteria. When Formative and Summative tasks are set this document will help to structure your approach and help you to achieve the grades that you deserve. Using this guide, will not only help to understand the complexities of different art forms but, also enable you to condently create original artwork that communicates depth and meaning in relation to the requirements of the MYP (Middle Years Programme).

    FEEDBACK...
    In addition to your summative tasks, you can expect to receive verbal and written feedback on your progress (Formative) at regular intervals. It is your responsibility as a student to act upon the advice given to you so that you can make the necessary modications to your work. During the course of a unit there will be a time that you may need help to fully understand what is being asked from you. It really is within your interest and important that you ask for advice and feedback regularly.

    IF YOU ARE NOT SURE PLEASE ASK FOR HELP!


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    VISUAL ARTS GUIDE


    SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
    WRITING ABOUT YOUR WORK - LOOKING AT ARTWORK - FINAL PLANNING - EVALUATING

    ISPP- VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT 2013 This publication is to be used in conjunction with the MYP Visual Arts unit plans and should be seen as a supporting document that can help students to work through tasks with greater clarity and assurance.
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