Year 11 - Art and design
Creating a cohesive narrative: explaining the process
Second sustained project: working from a theme changing perspectives
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces collaborative working methods, even when assessed individually. Pupils will work together to respond to a theme, creating first-hand sources, then respond individually. They'll learn to contribute to larger projects while maintaining their own identity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a cohesive narrative that is clear in your presentation.
Key Notes
- Arranging an artwork in a logical sequence guides the viewer through your narrative.
- Providing context for each piece, such as titles, dates etc helps viewers understand your artistic intention.
- Paying attention to the visual layout ensures an engaging and harmonious presentation.
- Consideration of visual flow, contrast and thematic progression ensure a clear and cohesive narrative.
Vocabulary To Learn
- narrative: a story or message that you tell through your artwork
- creative journey: the process you go through while developing your ideas, experimenting and creating your artwork
- sequence: a specific order of steps or ideas, like scenes in a story or stages in your artwork
- thematic: a central idea or theme that runs through the body of work
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You cannot remove any work from your book or portfolio.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Arranging an artwork in a logical sequence guides the viewer through your narrative. Providing context for each piece, such as titles, dates etc helps viewers understand your artistic intention.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'narrative'
a story or message that you tell through your artwork.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: You cannot remove any work from your book or portfolio. Correction: You should select your work carefully and on rare occasions you might find work that doesn't add to the creative journey and is best left out. Discuss these pieces with your teacher to get guidance first.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Analysing the work of artists and designers who work collaboratively Study Guide
- Analysing the work of artists and designers: key elements Study Guide
- Building a collaborative still life Study Guide
- Develop ideas: trials and experiments Study Guide
- Developing ideas collaboratively through manipulating source material Study Guide
- Effective annotation: supporting each other to record the process Study Guide
- Evaluate artwork Study Guide
- Evaluate use of materials and techniques Study Guide
- Exploring and experimenting with materials and techniques Study Guide
- Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas Study Guide
- Personal response: first-hand resources Study Guide
- Personal response: plan a response Study Guide
- Personal response: reflect and refine the response Study Guide
- Preparing to make a response under timed conditions Study Guide
- Presenting artwork Study Guide
- Review developed ideas: trials and experiments Study Guide
- Taking the individual path, responding to collaborative work Study Guide
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