OVERVIEW
This study is designed to enable students to:
CONTENT
UNIT 1: ARTWORKS, EXPERIENCE AND MEANING
AREAS OF STUDY
Artworks and Meaning
This area of study introduces the concept of Analytical Frameworks to support the interpretation of the meanings and messages of artworks, both as intended by the artist and as interpreted by the viewer. Students learn that the analysis of an artwork’s formal qualities using the Formal Framework can enhance their understanding and interpretation of artworks. They gain an understanding that art may reflect the artist’s interests, experiences and thinking through applying the Personal Framework to read possible meanings of artworks. They also develop an understanding that the interpretation of the meanings and messages of art may be a personal response by the viewer. Students examine both historical and contemporary artworks that may be selected from a range of societies and cultures.
Artmaking and Meaning
In this area of study, students are encouraged to develop and apply skills while exploring areas of individual interest to create artworks. Students undertake a range of experiences that offer different ways of working. They build confidence through the guided exploration of techniques, materials and processes. Students apply skills of observation and imagination to the development of a folio of visual responses to a selection of set tasks. Students document their thinking as they engage in creative and technical processes. They reflect on their own artmaking and examine how they have used art elements and principles to develop their visual language. They use the Formal Framework and the Personal Framework to analyse the formal qualities in their artworks.
In their artmaking, students focus on realising their ideas through the exploration of techniques, selected art forms and media. They are introduced to a range of materials, skills and concepts through processes of discussion and investigation. Teachers set specific tasks to direct and facilitate investigation and experimentation.
UNIT 2: ARTWORKS AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
AREAS OF STUDY
Contemporary Artworks and Culture
This area of study focuses on the ways in which art reflects and communicates the values, beliefs and traditions of the societies for and in which it is created. Students explore and investigate the ways in which the world and the artist have changed over time and the factors that influence these changes. They apply the Formal Framework and the Cultural Framework in their analysis and interpretation of artworks of at least four artists.
Art Making and Contemporary Culture
In this area of study students explore areas of personal interest related to their cultural identification and experiment with visual language to present their ideas. Observations, imagination, ideas or concepts may be starting points for them to experiment with techniques, materials, processes and art forms. Using the Formal Framework, they analyse formal qualities in their artworks and document their creative and technical processes. They reflect on their own artmaking and examine how they have used art elements and principles to develop their visual language. They examine their artmaking and reflect on how cultural aspects are evidenced in their artwork. They use appropriate health and safety practices with respect to the impact of their arts practice upon themselves and their environment.
UNIT 3: ARTWORK, IDEAS AND VALUES
AREAS OF STUDY
Interpreting Art
In this area of study students respond critically as they interpret the meanings and messages of artworks. They develop, examine and analyse their own and others’ opinions and use evidence to support different points of view. Students undertake research to support their analysis. Using appropriate art language, they compare and contrast artworks produced before 1990 with artworks produced since 1970.
Students must undertake:
Investigation and Interpretation through Artmaking
In this area of study students develop their own art responses inspired by ideas, concepts and observations. They apply imagination and creativity as they explore and develop their visual language through the investigation and experimentation of materials, techniques, processes and art form/s. They engage in ongoing exploration, reflection, analysis and evaluation as they progressively develop and refine their ideas. They document and analyse their thinking and working practices throughout this process, using the language and context of selected Analytical Frameworks to guide their reflection. They use appropriate technical skill to produce at least one finished artwork as they continue to develop the body of work that will be completed at the end of Unit 4. Students employ appropriate health and safety practices in the development of their practical work.
UNIT 4: DISCUSSING AND DEBATING ART
AREAS OF STUDY
Discussing Art
Students discuss art ideas and issues such as the varying interpretations of the role of art in society. They research, analyse and interpret artworks related to their discussion. They refer to a range of resources and commentaries to examine opinions and arguments and refer to artists and artworks to support their points of view. They use relevant aspects of the Analytical Frameworks to provide structure for their analysis. They make use of a range of commentaries to support and/or challenge art issues.
In this area of study, students must study:
Realisation and Resolution
Students continue to develop the body of work begun in Unit 3 and work toward resolved ideas and concepts leading to at least one finished artwork other than the work that was completed for Unit 3. They reflect on personal concepts and ideas as they progressively develop and refine their artworks. They continue to use the Analytical Frameworks to reflect on the formal and personal, cultural and contemporary qualities and aspects as appropriate to their artworks. They document their thinking and working practices, reflecting exploration, experimentation and skill. They use and analyse appropriate formal elements and principles, and continue to apply appropriate health and safety practices relevant to their use of materials, techniques and processes.
BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
God created the world out of nothing. For the human artist, we must begin with what is, in order to create what is imaginary. Creating and making, looking and responding enables students to fulfil their God given roles as creators and makers. It is our responsibility to draw closer to God and understand Him better through studying and using observational skills to perceive and respond to what we see. We are responsible to think on beautiful things and to appreciate the beauty God has provided. God evaluated His creative works when they were finished. God gives a specific command we are to respond differently from the world. God’s creations communicate His truth and love to man.
Through their study of Art Appreciation, students begin to develop an awareness of God’s role in the Fine Arts and discover God’s purpose for Art in society. Artists who have worked for God’s glory demonstrate and reflect all that is true, praiseworthy and holy. The role and responsibility of the Christian Artist in the production of Art work will not debase or degenerate creation, but emphasize its wonder and glorify its Creator.
ASSESSMENT
UNIT 1
Assessment tasks for Outcome 1 are selected from:
Assessment task for Outcome 2 is:
UNIT 2
Assessment tasks for Outcome 1 are selected from:
Assessment task for Outcome 2 is:
UNIT 3
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Outcomes |
Assessment Tasks |
Marks Allocated* |
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Outcome 1 Use the Analytical Frameworks to analyse and interpret artworks produced before 1990 and artworks produced since 1990, and compare and contrast the meanings and messages of artworks produced before 1990 with those of artworks produced since 1990. |
Any one or a combination of the following tasks:
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30 |
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TOTAL MARKS |
30 |
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*School-assessed coursework for Unit 3 contributes 10 % |
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Outcomes |
Assessment Tasks |
Marks Allocated* |
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Outcome 1 Discuss an art issue using selected artist/s works as context, and present their informed opinion with reference to artworks and with the support of selected commentaries and relevant aspects of the Analytical Frameworks. |
Any one or a combination of the following tasks:
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30 |
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TOTAL MARKS |
30 |
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*School-assessed coursework for Unit 4 contributes 10 % |
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