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Unit 2: Exploring ideas and issues |
This unit focuses on the development of visual solutions produced from observational, conceptual and imaginative starting points.
Students demonstrate effective working methods and the development of technical skills through the visual exploration of selected
art forms and media. The roles of artists in different societies, how artists are portrayed by society and how artists develop
their own styles and approaches to artistic expression is also explored.
Area of Study 1
Exploring ideas and issues
This area of study involves the development of areas of personal interest in visual explorations It encourages artistic development through
the exploration of materials, techniques and working methods, within selected artforms and media. Observational, conceptual and or imaginative
starting points are a focus for visual exploration and the trialling of and experimentation with, materials and processes leading to the
development of a number of visual solutions. Formal elements are also studied and applied, and skills in documenting thinking and working
practices are further developed. The visual solutions produced by students begin to demonstrate effective working methods, the communication
of ideas and directions and the development of artistic and technical skills. The production of visual solutions also includes the use of
correct health and safety practices.
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to demonstrate technical and artistic development in an area or areas of personal interest
through an exploration of selected media, materials, techniques and working methods.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on knowledge and related skills outlined in area of study 1.
Key knowledge
This knowledge includes
- visual exploration of personal interest.
- observational, conceptual ,or imaginative starting points for visual explorations.
- A range of visual solutions through an exploration of materials, techniques and working methods within selected art forms and media.
- Trialling of, and experimenting with, materials and processes to effectively communicate visual exploration, including the use of correct health and safety practices.
- Technical and artistic development through a range of visual solutions.
Key skills
These skills include the ability to
- Develop visually varied solutions from observational, conceptual and imaginative starting points for visual explorations.
- Investigate and develop a range of visual solutions using selected art forms and media.
- Explore materials, techniques and working methods.
- Communicate areas of personal interest using appropriate working methods and artistic and technical skills.
- Document thinking and working practices.
- Use formal elements to realise visual solutions.
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Area of Study 2:
Art and the individual
This area of study focuses on the ongoing interest in artists and their distinctive approaches to creativity and individuality.
Through a study of the roles of artists, students consider the response of artists to the societies in which they live; for example,
how artworks may endorse, critique or work outside of prevailing social attitudes. The portrayal of artists in the media,
artworks and other forms of social commentary in the past and present is compared and contrasted. Students begin to develop
an understanding of ways in which artists develop personal styles and approaches to artistic expression.
Outcome 2
On completion of the unit the student should be able to interpret and discuss artistic identity with reference to selected artworks.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on knowledge and related skills outlined in the area of study 2.
Key Knowledge
- Roles of artists, artists as a spokesperson for society, artist as an outsider.
- Portrayals of artists in the past and present; for example, in films and the media in comparison to traditional portraits of artists.
- Artistic individuality as it is communicated through individualistic responses to social and personal issues and through individual style.
Key Skills
These skills include the ability to
- Discuss the varying roles of artists.
- Compare and contrast past and present portrayals of artists.
- Research roles and portrayals of artists and the communication of artistic individuality.
- Interpret artworks and communicate an understanding of the different ways artistic identity can be portrayed.
- Use appropriate terms and vocabulary in order to discuss how artists produce individualistic responses to social and personal issues and through individual artistic styles.
Assessment
For this unit students are required to demonstrate achievement of two outcomes. As a set these outcomes encompass both areas of the study.
Demonstration of achievement of outcomes 1&2 must be based on the students performance on a selection of assessment tasks.
Tasks for Outcome 1 are:
- A folio of visual solutions in an area or areas of personal interest.
Tasks for Outcome 2 are:
- An extended response.
- An oral report.
- Short answer responses supported by visual references.
- An annotated visual report.
- A Power Point presentation.
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