This AOS is split into two parts:
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Research and exploration
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Resolution, presentation and critique
Part 1, Research and Exploration involves:
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the use of Project-based learning as they begin to develop a Body of Work.
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researching one artwork by a selected contemporary or historical artist as inspiration for your own art practice.
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identify the ideas explored by the artist, and any issues that arise from the artwork or the practice of the artist.
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your Body of Work begins with a personal response, presented in a finished artwork, and the research and documentation of your art practice.
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Responding to the research, explore your own ideas through their use of the Creative Practice.
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explore the ideas communicated by the artist in the selected artwork and develop ideas in response.
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identify any issues presented in the artwork or the practice of the artist you have studied to inform the development of their personal response.
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your personal response, resolved in a finished artwork, requires you to use the original artwork as a departure point for further investigation.
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Direct reinterpretations or appropriations of the original artwork should be avoided.
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you may create their response in a different art form than the artwork they research.
you will document their research, ongoing exploration and experimentation, as well as the further development and refinement of their ideas and technical skills. -
you will explicitly apply the appropriate Interpretive Lenses, using art terminology, to reflect on personal ideas and their development of visual language throughout the Creative Practice.
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The documentation of your use of the Creative Practice will be presented as evidence of the exploration of ideas for the critique they present in Area of Study 1.
Part 2, Resolution, presentation and critique, involves:
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refinement of your skills and visual language in the resolution and presentation of at least one finished artwork.
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demonstrate how the idea you have chosen to explore relates and responds to your research.
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you will evaluate, reflect and talk about their use of the Creative Practice in a critique, which includes the presentation of at least one finished artwork.
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Using the appropriate Interpretive Lenses, discuss how you have responded to their research, the ideas you have focused on and how you have explored and experimented with materials, techniques, processes and art forms to establish your visual language.
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reflect on the feedback they receive from the critique and consider how you can expand upon their ideas as you continue to develop their Body of Work in Area of Study 2.
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In Area of Study 1, the three artists selected for study must be from different periods of time and cultures and include at least one contemporary artist and at least one Australian artist.
On completion of this unit you should be able to develop personal ideas using research that examines one artwork and the practice of an artist, and produce at least one finished artwork using the Creative Practice.
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Key knowledge
• ideas and related issues explored by artists in their artworks
• the use of selected materials, techniques, processes and art forms throughout the Creative Practice
• the ways visual language is used to communicate ideas or issues
• the use of materials, techniques and processes in art forms to develop effective visual language
• the selection of appropriate Interpretive Lenses throughout the Creative Practice
• methods used to document, reflect upon and evaluate the use of the Creative Practice to develop and refine artworks
• methods used to present a critique of the use of the Creative Practice and finished artworks
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Key skills
• research and analyse the ideas explored by artists in their artworks
• research and analyse issues related to the artwork or practice of the artist
• use selected materials, techniques, processes and art forms throughout the Creative Practice
• develop and critically evaluate visual language to communicate ideas or issues
• explore and document the use of materials, techniques and processes to develop effective visual language
• select and apply the appropriate Interpretive Lenses throughout the Creative Practice
• explore, document, reflect on and evaluate the use of the Creative Practice to develop and refine an artwork, using appropriate written and visual material
• apply appropriate methods to present a critique of the use of the Creative Practice and the finished artworks
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Source: Mooney, C, 2023 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pK6LB4iuRdExuqUbYvHR-lVNyTb0OJ-w4eprmkovlRw/edit?usp=drive_link
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Where to begin...
Unit 3 Outcome 1
Research task to begin your process
Criterion 1
Research and analyse the ideas and issues explored by artists in their practice.
Key skill
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research and analyse the ideas explored by artists in their artworks
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research and analyse issues related to the artwork or practice of the artist.
You must:
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Introduce your selected artist and the artwork you have researched
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Investigate the origins of the artist’s practice
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Evaluate your artist’s ideas and explain the issues related to the selected artwork and the artist’s practice.
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Investigate your artist’s intentions when presenting their work
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documented evidence of the selected artwork, ideas and related issues
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references to sources in the research as supporting evidence; research and evaluate sources related to the artist’s practice
Presentation of this research:
A presentation of the research conducted by the student, using any one or a combination of the following a written report of 300–500 words with documented visual evidence
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an annotated visual report
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a critique presented in a digital format, such as an online presentation or interactive website
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an oral critique with documented visual and written evidence.
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Do you know what idea/s you want to focus on ?
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(adapted from Duff, I 2024)
This PDF lists a variety of potential themes and prompts that could inspire the idea/s you might wish to focus on:
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​https://bluelavaart.com/assets/art-themes.pdf
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​note: you do not have to choose from this pdf
In your visual diaries, document a list or visual brainstorm of some potential areas of interest
you can do this by hand or digitally using a platform like Canva
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note: make sure a copy goes in your visual diary, whether its digital or handmade
Together as a class we will research and apply the interpretive lenses to an artwork/artist
Helpful questions to assist in your use of the Interpretive lens for this outcome
Structural Lens
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Which artist, and which work, was your source of inspiration?
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Does your subject matter respond to or resemble that of the artist(s)? If so, how?
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Are there similarities or differences between the aesthetics of your work and the artists’ works?
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Have you employed symbolism? Does this relate to the inspiration you took from the artist(s)?
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What materials did you use? Has the artist(s) used the materials differently?
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Have the techniques you used changed or developed?
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Has your use of elements or principles taken inspiration from the artist(s)? If so, how?
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Compare the processes used by the artist(s) to your own. Does the process change? Why?
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Personal Lens
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Did the artist(s) work in isolation, or collaboratively? How has this influenced your use of them as inspiration?
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Does the artist(s) have specific beliefs that are relevant to the work? Were they relevant to you?
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Have your life experiences or those of the artist(s) influenced the work? If so, how?
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Do you think that the specific beliefs of the audience will affect their response to the works? If so, how?
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Cultural Lens
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How have the time periods in which the artist worked influenced them? How is this evident? Was it an influence on the way you used the inspiration?
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How would an audience contemporary to you interpret the work differently to a previous audience? Why?
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Is your response linked to social, ethical or political issues / views? If so, how?
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Does the artist subscribe to a spiritual or philosophical ethos? Did you explore this in your work? If so, how?
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Have economics or environmental concerns influenced your work? Did you have access to materials, or have you used found or repurposed materials?
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Does your or the artist’s ethnic background bring art practices and visual elements to the work? If so, how?
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Is gender reflected in the work? If so, how?
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Does the artwork provoke an emotional response? If so, why?
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How do these factors contribute to engagement and communication of meaning?
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TASK:
Select three artworks that interest you in terms of the ideas that they convey, rather than the art form, techniques or style the artist worked in.
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1. Apply selected lenses to the interpretation of each artwork.
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2. List the ideas explored by the artist or suggested to you by your interpretation of
the work.
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3. Use written and visual brainstorming to come up with a range of ways that you could express some of these ideas.
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4. Brainstorm art forms, other than the one used by the artist in the original artwork that has inspired you, and consider how these art forms lend themselves to presenting the idea/s that you would like to focus on.
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source: Activity 6.4 in Art creative practice: VCE units 1-4. (Greenwood, 2023, P.194)
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Finding Artists/Artworks
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note: you do not have to choose an artist or artwork from this list
https://artsandculture.google.com/category/artist​
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/a-z
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https://www.theartstory.org/artists/
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https://artark.com.au/pages/25-famous-aboriginal-artists-you-should-know
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https://theartling.com/en/artzine/artist-defined-contemporary-southeast-asian-art/
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https://magazine.artland.com/10-controversial-artworks-changed-art-history/
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https://www.marylynnbuchanan.com/blog/100-contemporary-female-artists-you-need-to-know-2021
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https://artloversaustralia.com.au/15-female-artists-you-should-know-about/
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https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/australian-contemporary-artists
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https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-artists-from-australia/reference
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https://artists-pages.com/ > https://www.tiktok.com/@artists.pages
Preparing for the Critique:
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In preparation for the critique in Unit 3 Area of Study 1 there are a series of questions that the student can consider that are focused on the Interpretive lenses.
Questions to consider:
Structural Lens
Which artist, and which work, was your source of inspiration?
Does your subject matter respond to or resemble that of the artist(s)? If so, how?
Are there similarities or differences between the aesthetics of your work and the artists’ works?
Have you employed symbolism? Does this relate to the inspiration you took from the artist(s)?
What materials did you use? Has the artist(s) used the materials differently?
Have the techniques you used changed or developed?
Has your use of elements or principles taken inspiration from the artist(s)? If so, how?
Compare the processes used by the artist(s) to your own. Does the process change? Why?
Personal Lens
Did the artist(s) work in isolation, or collaboratively? How has this influenced your use of them as inspiration?
Does the artist(s) have specific beliefs that are relevant to the work? Were they relevant to you?
Have your life experiences or those of the artist(s) influenced the work? If so, how?
Do you think that the specific beliefs of the audience will affect their response to the works? If so, how?
Cultural Lens
How have the time periods in which the artist worked influenced them? How is this evident? Was it an influence on the way you used the inspiration?
How would an audience contemporary to you interpret the work differently to a previous audience? Why?
Is your response linked to social, ethical or political issues / views? If so, how?
Does the artist subscribe to a spiritual or philosophical ethos? Did you explore this in your work? If so, how?
Have economics or environmental concerns influenced your work? Did you have access to materials, or have you used found or repurposed materials?
Does your or the artist’s ethnic background bring art practices and visual elements to the work? If so, how?
Is gender reflected in the work? If so, how?
Does the artwork provoke an emotional response? If so, why?
How do these factors contribute to engagement and communication of meaning?
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Useful links for analysing or critiquing artworks
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How to analyze an artwork: a step-by-step guide for students (studentartguide.com)
Stanford University: Teaching Through critique: An Extra-Disciplinary Approach | Tomorrow's Professor Postings (stanford.edu)
Kennedy Center: Art critiques Made Easy (kennedy-center.org)
Kennedy Center: Teaching Students to critique (kennedy-center.org)
How to critique Art: How to critique Art · Art Prof
Art critique examples:
BFA Art School Portfolio critique · Art Prof
BFA Art School Portfolio critique · Art Prof
BFA Art School Portfolio critique · Art Prof
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source: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/ArtCreativePractice/Pages/Planning.aspx
FOLIO:
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16wuPmuuYIUFb3djaOVaZTkSkMf-a4tTZkyYe4Sorj8I/edit?usp=sharing
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gR9QRvBRCt-VWgF-jY2vWXBFRT-gIh58FtFESjQDl3A/edit?usp=sharing
Digging Deeper:
Knowledge: Who is the artist of the chosen artwork and what is the title of the artwork, date and medium?
Understanding: Can you think of another artwork or place/time you have experienced that this artwork reminds you of?
Apply: What materials, techniques and processes do you think the artist may have used in the creation of this artwork? Think, pair, share
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Identify and apply aspects of the artist's creative process, theme, approach to materials techniques and processes that you could apply to your own art making.
Analysing: Using appropriate lenses, discuss how the artist has communicated meaning and messages within this artwork.
Why do you think the artist chose to...?
Evaluating: What can you point out about society at this time? What evidence can you find to substantiate your thoughts?
Creating: Using one of the previously identified techniques, create an artistic trial exploring the work of your chosen artist. Document your discoveries, processes and explorations through visual and written documentation.
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Deakin PSTs: Use this resource to help you develop your questions