Assessment Objective 3: Recording ideas and observations Assessment Objective 3 is about recording your ideas, observations and insights, which can be in visual, written and other forms. You should work from a range of experiences and stimulus materials, as each of these could lead you to different ways of developing your ideas. You should reflect upon your work, and consider what you have achieved at each stage and what you will do next. Recording ideas When you begin to explore a theme or subject in your work you need to record your first impressions. This can be done by: ● making drawings, sketches, jottings, photographs or experiments with different media ● collecting images from sources such as galleries, the internet or books, and then using these to develop your own ideas You should organise these initial recordings into a 'mind map' of images and words, or you could sequence them into the pages in your sketchbook. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/aos / 1
Transcript
Assessment Objective 3:
Recording ideas andobservationsAssessment Objective 3 is about recording your ideas, observations and insights,which can be in visual, written and other forms. You should work from a range ofexperiences and stimulus materials, as each of these could lead you to different waysof developing your ideas. You should reflect upon your work, and consider what youhave achieved at each stage and what you will do next.
Recording ideasWhen you begin to explore a theme or subject in your work you need to record your firstimpressions. This can be done by:● making drawings, sketches, jottings, photographs or experiments with different media● collecting images from sources such as galleries, the internet or books, and then using
these to develop your own ideas
You should organise these initial recordings into a 'mind map' of images and words, or youcould sequence them into the pages in your sketchbook.
ChecklistWhen recording ideas have you:● made use of drawings, sketches, jottings, photographs and experiments with different
media?● collected images from a variety of sources?● used primary and secondary sources to inform your ideas?● organised your initial recordings into a journal or presented them on sheets of mounted
studies?
Recording to develop your ideas
As you develop your ideas you need to record your insights in additional sketches or studies.Artists and designers often produce a number of studies and ideas in order to develop theirwork.You should keep an open mind before you establish direction to your project and try outdifferent ideas on mood boards. You need to experiment with media, techniques and scale toexplore different stimulus materials.
Ways of recording to develop ideasWhen recording to develop your ideas you could produce:● sketches and studies from primary and secondary sources that analyseformal elements● studies of artists' or designers' work, showing an appreciation of their working methods● rubbings, prints or photographs that record texture, contrasting surfaces, pattern, tone
or form● maquettes or models in paper, card, clay or found objects and materials that explore
form, structure or scale● experimental studies in different media exploring what effects you can create● collections of images as a mood board● organised sequences of images and studies to show how your ideas have progressedDon't just describe what you have done. Try to analyse or evaluate what you havedone at each stage, demonstrating your critical understanding.
Using photography and video
Photography or video can be used to record the progress of one piece of work, or your wholeproject. You could then reflect upon the process that you have gone through by:● producing additional experiments or studies● annotating alongside printouts of your images
Assessment Objective 3:● adding a spoken commentary to a video pieceFind out more in the Using photographysection.
ChecklistWhen recording to develop your ideas have you:● kept all sorts of possibilities in front of you?● tried out different layouts or combinations of images and ideas?● experimented with different media and techniques?● worked on a different scale?● re-visited and explored stimulus materials through different techniques and processes?Have you reflected upon the process that you have gone through by:● producing additional experiments or studies?● using annotations alongside sketches, designs and images?● adding a spoken or written commentary?● organising your studies into a sequence that shows the development of your ideas?
Recording observationsObservations can be made using images, models and words. Examples of observations are:● detailed analytical studies● photographs, quick sketches, small 3D models or maquettes based on primary or
secondary sources.● mixed media studies recording textures, colour, design or patterns from what you are
observing● record visual elements such as contrast, tone, shadow, colour, pattern, form and
proportion or shape.● studying the work of other artists, designers and craftspeopleYou need to refine your practical skills in a medium in order to convey your ideas,observations and intentions successfully. This is an important part of AO2.
Drawings could be quick sketches, or a more sustained approach to show you are refiningyour ideas and skills. You should select a medium or process based on the subject matter,and work from a range of stimulus material.It is important to look closely at your subject. Make a mental note of general proportions,overall shape, size, fall of light, colour and shadows, or other visual characteristics such assurface texture, before starting a study.Find out more in the Drawing section.
It's easy to take a digital photograph of something and print the picture, but you must showthat you have developed your skills of selection and control. You should consider the subjectmatter and composition of your image, and the effects of different lighting and exposure. Youshould also think about how you will print and present your photographs.You should also experiment with viewpoints, framing, and focus in order to create a moreatmospheric, expressive or stylised image.Find out more in the Using photographysection.
ChecklistWhen recording observations have you:● recorded objects, artefacts, people and places?● used the work of artists, designers and craftspeople?● selected and experimented with different media?● made detailed analytical studies?● made quick sketches, taken photographs or produced models or samples?When drawing to record observations have you:● selected appropriate media and techniques?● looked carefully at your subject?● recorded formal or visual qualities such as line, tone or texture?
Assessment Objective 3:● developed and refined your skills?● worked from a range of sources and stimulus material?When using photography to record observations have you:● selected and framed your subject carefully?● chosen interesting viewpoints?● explored elements of visual language such as colour, tone and form?● controlled composition?● controlled focus and depth of field?● controlled lighting and/or exposure?
Recording insights andintentionsYou need to demonstrate that you understand how artists and designers work, and relatethis to the ideas that you record. This may be done using images, different media, sketches,diagrams and studies.You should demonstrate connections between your own recordings and the work of otherartists and designers by carefully organising these observations in your sketchbook. Youcould do this by:● placing images of artists' and designers' work side-by-side with your own work● using annotations to explain connections between images and ideas● present responses to what you have seen or experienced● make use of a photo-journal in which you document the process of making a piece
You can also record your insights and intentions through:● layout or composition plans● working drawings● thumbnails● experiments with media, processes and techniques● sketches, photographs or printouts recording the development process● video, audio recordings or writingYou must explore the visual qualities andformal elements of your contextual sources. Forexample, you could:● use image processing software to experiment the textures, colours or surface qualities of
an image● record your insights into visual, aesthetic and design characteristics, such as layout,
composition and balance● record the connections between your ideas and intentions and a major style or movement
ChecklistWhen recording insights and intentions have you:● organised your observations carefully?● used a range of approaches and processes?
Assessment Objective 3:● demonstrated your understanding of visual and formal elements?● demonstrated connections with contextual sources and the way other artists and
designers work?● shown that you have reviewed and developed your work?
Reflecting on your work andprogressEvidence of your understanding and intentions can be shown by the ways you use media,materials and processes, as well as in the ways that you develop your ideas, skills andtechniques.You should demonstrate that you have reflected on how you developed your ideas, basedon your selection of media, sources and contextual material. You need to show you haveunderstood the formal elements in your own work and that of others. You should alsoconsider how you could develop your ideas further on the set brief or theme.
Critical SkillsTo reflect on your work you need to develop your critical skills and understanding.Demonstrate these in your work by including:● studying other artists and designers and exploring aspects of their work such as colour,
layout, construction, form, working methods or techniques● analytical sketches, diagrams or annotated illustrations● development studies that record variations on a design, image or construction● work that shows that you have refined and developed, adapted or changed your
ChecklistWhen reflecting on your work and progress have you:● looked back on your work and considered what and how you have recorded?● considered how you have selected and developed your ideas and images?● used studies, analytical sketches and development studies?● thought about how you have used various media and processes?● refined and developed your skills and approach as your ideas have progressed?● used contextual material?● demonstrated critical skills?● thought about how you could develop your ideas further?
