Year 11 - Art and design
Presenting artwork
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 present your work, demonstrating a strong narrative and professional finish.
Key Notes
- A well presented piece communicates professionalism and adds to its perceived value, making it more appealing.
- Presenting your work gives you a sense of achievement and recognition, making you feel proud of your efforts.
- A well thought out display can enhance the viewer experience; pay attention to the visual aspects of your presentation.
- A strong narrative can engage viewers and enhance their understanding.
Vocabulary To Learn
- professional: showing that you're well prepared, respectful, confident, and serious about your work when presenting or sharing your ideas
- audience: the people who view, experience, or respond to your artwork
- plinth: a stand or base on which a sculpture or artwork is displayed
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The way you show your work doesn't really matter so long as it's tidy.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A well presented piece communicates professionalism and adds to its perceived value, making it more appealing. Presenting your work gives you a sense of achievement and recognition, making you feel proud of your efforts.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'professional'
showing that you're well prepared, respectful, confident, and serious about your work when presenting or sharing your ideas.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The way you show your work doesn't really matter so long as it's tidy. Correction: A creative, careful presentation will support the idea, message or mood and help make your work impactful.
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
- Creating a cohesive narrative: explaining the process 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
- Review developed ideas: trials and experiments Study Guide
- Taking the individual path, responding to collaborative work Study Guide
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