ND FINE ART ASSIGNMENT

North West Kent College Art and Design Department BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN FINE ART (YR2)

I am an Artist 12/13
Date set: WB 24/09/2012 Deadline: WB 19/11/2012 Interim Assessment: WB 15/10/2012 Assessment to Commence: WB 26/11/2012 Teaching and Guidance: Alex Graham, Terry Rhodes

This assignment will guide you to provide evidence for the following units:

Unit 13: Unit 76: Unit 77: Unit 84:

Art and Design Specialist Contextual Investigation Generating Fine Art Ideas Fine Art Principles Presenting Fine Art Work

GRADING: EACH UNIT WILL BE GRADED AS A REFER, PASS, MERIT OR DISTINCTION FOR BREAKDOWN OF GRADING CRITERIA SEE ATTACHED SHEET. Functional skills:
Communication: written and verbal through journal work and final presentation . ICT: through research and presentation

THE BRIEF A great deal of what Fine Art is all about is the expression and communication of ideas and concepts through images and objects. Whether it is through paint, metal, plaster, drawing, performance, photography or video, every artist has a body of concepts or set of concerns that they attempt to deal with through their work. These concepts are informed by a critical evaluation of personal experiences and cultural contexts. These can be based in history, pop and high culture, politics, literature, science, philosophy and many more besides. This project encourages you to develop these kinds of ideas through your own work such that you can begin to establish your own artistic practice. Task 1: WRITTEN PROPOSAL
(Unit 76) P1,

Over the summer break you should have followed your Summer Project guidelines to produce practical work and relevant artist research in order to help you consider which area or areas you want to specialise in (painting, printmaking, sculpture, film etc), as well as what theme or concept you want to explore. Write a short proposal for the project outlining what ideas you have chosen to investigate, which materials and processes you intend to use and which artists you will research to help you develop your ideas. Your proposal should consider, present and justify your choices. You should aim to make your introduction about 350 words long. Task 2: RESEARCH OTHERS WORK AND IDEAS
(Unit 76) P1, P2, M1. (Unit 77) P1, P2, P4, P5, M1, M3, D1 (Unit 13) P1, P2, P3, M1, M2, M3

Carry out purposeful research into the art of others who work in a similar area to you. Investigate which galleries are showing what and when. Visit exhibitions and museums and collect information that might inspire or influence you. Photocopy from books and current art journals, use the internet effectively. Your focus should be on the work of contemporary and emerging artists as well as relevant historical ones and you should record and reflect on your attempts to understand the ideas and concepts they are investigating. Collate and present all your found research into a sketchbook and make detailed comments on what you have seen and how it has influenced your thinking. Task 3: CRITICAL ANALYSIS TOWARDS A DISSERTATION
(Unit 13) P1, P2, P3, M1, M2, M3

The work you produce should be reflected upon and broadened in following projects in preparation for a dissertation in the second term comparing self-selected artists cultural contexts, approaches to ideas and use of media and processes.

Task 4: DEVELOPING IDEAS, CONCEPTS AND IMAGES

(Unit 76) P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M2, M3. (Unit 77) P3, P4, P5, M2, M3, D2, D3 .

Drawing inspiration from what you learnt and seen, develop a body of work that explores your theme. The emphasis of your work should be on the experimentation and play rather than working towards a final piece. Be expressive, ambitious and daring. Your focus in this assignment should be concerned with the developmental work as much as the final work. However, you must insure that all thoughts regarding your own work and the work of others are thoroughly documented in your sketchbooks. Task 5: INTERIM PEER ASSESSMENT
(Unit 76) P4, M3. (Unit 77) P2, P4, P5, M3, D1. (Unit 84, P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M2)

You must attend and present your work and ideas at this interim crit and complete the assessment sheet as instructed. Task 6: DEVELOPING THE AESTHETIC
(Unit 76) P1, P3, P4, M1, M2, M3, D1.

Using the feedback you have received from your interim crit, begin to consider the quality of your images more thoroughly. Ask yourself whether your work is produced to the best of your abilities. Consider how professional it looks. Reflect upon how successfully it expresses its concepts. Write your thoughts into your sketchbook. Remember that as second years, you are expected to work harder, more consistently, at a higher level and more ambitiously than in your first year. Remember that work that you produce now will be used as part of your portfolio for university and employment. TASK 7: DISPLAY ARTWORK AND COMPLETE GALLERY REPORTS
(Unit 84) P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M2, M3, M4, D1, D2, D3, D4

View a range of exhibitions and complete gallery reports considering the effects of the work itself and the curatorial decisions. Prepare and present your work for assessment, your work should be displayed in a professional manner and reflect the level of commitment you have employed throughout the assignment as well as your understanding of the ways in which artists present their work. Write a short statement (at least 150 Words) to be displayed beside the work and read out explaining the ideas behind the work, what has influenced you and how you have attempted to communicate your chosen concepts in the work.

INTERIM PEER ASSESSEMENT SHEET (Part 1 of 2)

Project: I am an Artist Name of student assessor: Name of student being assessed: Date: TASK Is there an interesting and clearly written proposal outlining the concepts that will be explored and the processes that will be employed? Is there a substantial body of research into the work of other artists or designers? Is there evidence that the student has visited a range of exhibitions? Is the research relevant to the artwork? Is the research annotated showing clear appreciation and understanding of its relevance? Is there clear and independent experimentation in the work? Is the work ambitious in its concept and technique? Has care been taken to finish work to a high standard? Does the work cause a reaction? Does it make you feel anything or stir thoughts? Yes, definitely Yes Not clearly No, absolutely not

Have ideas been considered and developed in the work? Does the work reflect or communicate issues within a cultural context? Has thought been given to the presentation of the work? Has an overall aesthetic been developed in the artwork? Does this work demonstrate hard work and commitment? Does the student look like they are enjoying making their work?

INTERIM PEER ASSESSEMENT SHEET (Part 2 of 2)

Feedback to your peer In the box below, please write constructive criticism advising the artist how they might continue to build on the effectiveness of the work. There are some headings to help you to construct your feedback Research (Artist / visual / primary / secondary):

Experimentation and aesthetic:

Quality of end product:

Ideas and concepts:

Work ethic and enjoyment

Learner self-evaluation and grading form for Tutor Moderation.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Fine Art

Learner name: . Assignment/Project/Task Title: I am an Artist

All Units being undertaken:

Unit 13: Art and Design Specialist Contextual Investigation QCF new units
P1 describe how the work of historical and contemporary specialist practitioners can influence current practice How has the learner evidenced this? P2 explain the context in which the work was produced P3 assess the function, purpose and qualities of creative specialist work How has the learner evidenced this? P4 evaluate, structure and present findings.

How has the learner evidenced this?

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M1 compare and analyse a diverse range of specialist contemporary and historical practice purposefully How has the learner evidenced this?

M2 demonstrate coherent understanding and considered analysis of the purpose, meaning and context of creative specialist practice How has the learner evidenced this?

M3 show an individual approach to structuring and presenting findings effectively. How has the learner evidenced this?

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D1 evaluate independently and perceptively an extensive range of specialist practice

D2 present exciting, well structured findings demonstrating informed and articulate analysis of the techniques and visual vocabularies used in selected work. How has the learner evidenced this?

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Learner Grade: U / P / M / D Learner sign:.

Moderated Grade: U / P / M / D Lead Artist sign:

Date:

Date:18-12-12

Learner self-evaluation and grading form for Tutor Moderation.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Fine Art

Learner name: . Assignment/Project/Task Title: I am an Artist

All Units being undertaken:

Unit 76: Generating Fine Art Ideas

P1: has the learner explored subjects and concepts on a specific theme? How has the learner evidenced this? P2: has the learner gathered research material for fine art ideas? How has the learner evidenced this? P3: has the learner experimented with methods and materials to generate ideas? How has the learner evidenced this?

QCF new units P4: has the learner selected and presented ideas for development of fine art work? How has the learner evidenced this?

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M1: has the learner gathered and collected considered visual material from diverse sources when researching ideas? How has the learner evidenced this?

M2: has the learner experimented purposefully with materials and methods in creating individual ideas? How has the learner evidenced this?

M3: has the learner developedand presented individual ideas effectively? How has the learner evidenced this?

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D1: has the learner developed and presented innovative ideas, independently integrating research and demonstrating full potential in use of media and methods? How has the learner evidenced this?

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Learner Grade: U / P / M / D Learner sign:.

Moderated Grade: U / P / M / D Lead Artist sign: ...

Date:

Date: 18-12-12

Learner self-evaluation and grading form for Tutor Moderation.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Fine Art

Learner name: . Assignment/Project/Task Title: I am an Artist

All Units being undertaken:

Unit 77: Fine Art Principles

P1: has the learner researched ideas and subject matter in fine art work? How has the learner evidenced this? P2: has the learner identified influences of external factors on others fine art work? How has the learner evidenced this? P3: has the learner discussed external influences in relation to your own fine art work? How has the learner evidenced this?

QCF new units P4: Has the P5: Has the learner learner evaluated presented research research findings? findings? How has the How has the learner learner evidenced this? evidenced this?

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M1: has the learner purposefully researched fine art ideas and subject matter, clearly relating the influence of external factors on the generation of others fine art work? How has the learner evidenced this?

M2: has the learner shown considered understanding of a range of influences directly related to own fine art work and how this has been generated and developed? How has the learner evidenced this?

M3: has the learner produced a considered evaluation of investigations, linking to a coherent presentation of a broad range of research findings.? How has the learner evidenced this?

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M1: has the learner independently undertaken thorough research of others fine art work and practice, connecting all influences on fine art work?

M2: has the learner demonstrated an informed understanding of a broad range of influences that have explicitly and implicitly influenced own work from initial ideas through development to final realisation? How has the learner evidenced this?

M3: has the learner produced a comprehensive evaluation of all research, closely aligning influences of factors on others and own work, providing a sophisticated and comprehensive presentation of findings? How has the learner evidenced this?

How has the learner evidenced this?

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Learner Grade: U / P / M / D Learner sign:. Date:

Moderated Grade: U / P / M / D Lead Artist sign: ... Date: 18-12-12

Learner self-evaluation and grading form for Tutor Moderation.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Fine Art

Learner name: . Assignment/Project/Task Title: I am an Artist

All Units being undertaken:

Unit 84: Presenting Fine Art Work

P1: has the learner researched information on presentation techniques? How has the learner evidenced this? P2: has the learner experimented with presentation techniques for own work? How has the learner evidenced this? P3: has the learner described use of presentation methods for different audiences? How has the learner evidenced this?

QCF new units P4: Has the learner used presentation techniques for own art work? How has the learner evidenced this?

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M1: has the learner effectively researched a diverse selection of presentation techniques?

M2: has the learner experimented with presentation techniques in a purposeful and considered manner?

How has the learner evidenced this?

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M3: has the learner shown an effective approach in reaching pertinent conclusions on the effectiveness of presentation techniques for different audiences? How has the learner evidenced this?

M4: Has the learner used diverse presentation techniques with skill and understanding?

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Unit 84: Presenting Fine Art Work

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Learner name: .
D1: has the learner researched a comprehensive selection of presentation techniques forming coherent conclusions? How has the learner evidenced this? D2: has the learner experimented with presentation techniques in an innovative and exciting manner? D3: has the learner shown a high level of independent enquiry and comprehension in reaching reasoned conclusions on the effectiveness of presentation techniques for different audiences? How has the learner evidenced this? D4: Has the learner used a comprehensive selection of exciting presentation techniques demonstrating evidence of their potential?

How has the learner evidenced this?

How has the learner evidenced this?

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Learner Grade: U / P / M / D Learner sign:. Date:

Moderated Grade: U / P / M / D Lead Artist sign: ... Date: 18-12-12