Unit 1 Outcome 2

Area of Study 2: Studio practice

The official part:

‘In this area of study we learn about studio practice and focus on the use of materials and techniques in the production of at least one artwork. We explore a range of materials and techniques and develop skills and learn to safely manipulate particular characteristics and properties of materials. We will investigate the way various visual effects and aesthetic qualities can be created in artworks. We will further develop our understanding of visual language and explore subject matter to convey individual ideas through the use of materials and techniques in a range of art forms. To consolidate the knowledge gained, we will undertake a process of reflection and evaluation in written and visual form that is progressively recorded in a visual diary.’

VCAA, 2017-2022 Studio Arts Study Design, p. 13

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vce/studioarts/StudioArtsSD-2017.pdf

Outcome 2

On completion of this unit you should be able to produce at least one finished artwork and progressively record the development of their studio practice, conveying individual ideas through the exploration of materials and techniques in the selected art form/s. To achieve this outcome we will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2.

Key knowledge

• the characteristics and properties of a variety of materials and techniques in a selection of art form/s

• a range of art elements and art principles to create aesthetic qualities in a selection of art form/s

• the materials and techniques used to produce a range of effects

• the use of inspiration as a source to explore individual ideas and develop subject matter

• the materials and techniques used to express individual ideas

• the methods for recording and evaluating studio processes

• the production and evaluation of artwork/s.

Key skills

• investigate, and experiment with, materials and techniques appropriate to art making in a range of art forms

• explore the aesthetic qualities of materials and techniques to convey individual ideas

• explore materials and techniques and investigate a range of art elements and art principles to produce a range of effects

• develop individual subject matter from sources of inspiration, observations, experiences and artistic influences

• progressively evaluate and record in a visual diary the exploration and development of subject matter, art elements, art principles and use of materials and techniques to present aesthetic qualities

• produce and evaluate at least one finished artwork.

What we are actually going to do:

In Unit 1, you will be introduced to various components that we will extend upon in Unit 2's 'Mini-year 12'.

Outcome 1 we began with your concept choice and then teasing this out through:

✓ Brainstorm

✓ Exploration Proposal

✓ Research

✓ Artist's for Inspiration

✓ We also reflected upon our Artist Books, and began applying the Approach to Studio Practice document too.

✓ You also began dating your progressive annotations as your wrote them - all very important skills to apply now as they are requirements in Unit 3/4.

Outcome 2, we will be really slowing down the process of a MEDIA TRIAL and learning how to document, what to do, what to include in your folio, as well as learning about various mediums.