Lesson video

Hi, I'm Miss Blue, and I'm really excited to be learning with you today.

I hope you find our lesson as interesting as I do.

Let's get started.

At the end of this lesson, you'll be able to select, respond, and present research on a 3D artist.

Key words for our lesson are analysis, which means the process of examining the elements or structure of something, annotation, which means adding notes to explain, analyse, or share your thoughts about a piece of artwork, research, which means the process of finding information to learn more about a topic or idea.

Let's have a look at selecting an artist to research.

So, the outcome of this lesson could look something like this student's page.

You can see whether they've selected an artist, written what they admire about the artists' work, and what drew them to it.

Then formulated their own response, which you can see in the middle.

Using paper and wire, they've created something to look like the first picture.

Pause the video here to have a deeper look.

So, what do these have in common online galleries, museums, and galleries, books, magazines and art blogs, social media platforms, documentaries, the great outdoors, art fairs, and fashion shows? Pause the video here and have a think.

Alex says, "These are all places you could go to find sources which inspire you." Izzy says, "I like to visit smaller galleries and open studios by local artists too." That's a great idea.

Are there any local places you like to go to find inspiration? Pause the video here and come up with your response.

Now, let's test your knowledge.

The only place to go to find sources to inspire you are famous art galleries and museums. Is this true or false? Pause the video here while you decide.

The answer is false.

Why? 'Cause there are a variety of places you could go to find sources to inspire you.

These include smaller local galleries and exhibitions by local artists.

Artists often research the work of others to develop their own artistic voice.

It helps them build in what has been done before, learn new things, and try out new ideas, themes, techniques, and materials.

On the left is an example of a scene inspired artist research page.

So, which of the following statements are true? A, all artists are against researching and analysing other artists' work as a source of inspiration.

B, artists never research and analyse other artists' work.

C, artists often research and analyse other artists' work as a source of inspiration.

Pause the video here to decide on your answer.

The correct answer is c, artists often research and analyse other artists' work as a source of inspiration, when choosing an artist to research.

Start with what you enjoy.

This student says, "I am drawn to fashion photography, and themes of fantasy and the surreal." His partner says, "I love exploring my culture and my family.

I find it really personal and meaningful.

I'm always curious to know more." So, what excites you or interests you? Pause the video here while you have a think.

Understanding your own interests helps you search for and select artists to research.

Lucas says, "I have been given the theme of fantasy.

I enjoy gaming, film, and animation, so I'm going to start by looking at Japanese anime designs." Each artist brings a unique voice and a different approach to their theme.

Anthea Hamilton is known for her large scale sculptures and installations that challenged traditional notions of gender identity and power through bold, surreal forms. Laura Ellen Bacon made into being, which used natural materials like willow to create large scale organic immersive sculptures.

Lucas says, "I like the sound of Anthea Hamilton's surreal forms as part of a fantasy theme." Sofia is considering whether either of these artists might work for her theme.

Lynn Chadwick is a sculptor famous for his abstract metal figures and mobiles exploring themes of motion, human form, and modernity.

Sou Fujimoto is an architect whose designs focus on creating organic and open structures that invite interaction and flexibility.

Sofia says, "My theme is habitat, and I'm looking at wasps nest, so organic open structures could be a good starting point." Consider your chosen aspect of a theme, your interest, and which type of 3D artists or designers you might search for.

Have a look at this table for reference.

We've got sections for theme, interest, search for, and results.

You can pause the video here while you work on your table.

You might have said, theme, habitat, wasps, nests.

Interests, 3D structures and holes, organic shapes, systems, textiles, Search for sculptors, architects, and installation artists that are inspired by organic forms or use organic materials.

The results you may have come up with are Laura Bacon or Sou Fujimoto.

Now, let's focus on responding to an artist's work.

So, what can we learn by looking closely at an artist's work? Jun says, "I look at artists' work to get new ideas for my own work, to learn about how they approach the theme and to feel inspired by great work that is exciting." Research and analysis helps you to learn new styles, develop your own unique ideas, and build your own unique voice.

Let's decide if this statement is true or false.

Artists research others to copy their work exactly.

Pause the video here to think of your answer.

The correct answer is false.

Why? Because artists use research to inspire their own ideas, not to copy.

This leads to more creative, personal, and original work.

Let's have a look at this student's research page.

Research and analysis can be shown through creating a visual response in the style of the artist.

Using annotations to describe and interpret what you can see.

I love how they've incorporated samples of material.

Which of these are to record an artist's work.

Is it a, conversations and thinking, b, visiting and looking, or c, visually and through annotations.

Pause the video here to decide.

If you chose c, you would be correct.

We record an artist's work visually using annotations, So, writing clear focused annotations will guide your creative choices and strengthen your visual responses.

You can break the work down by asking, what do I see? How are techniques used? What is the theme or meaning? Is there any cultural or personal context? To annotate your chosen work, you can make a voice recording or write beside each image.

Use analysis to discuss personal responses to the work.

You might use a sentence starter such as, "This artist uses," "This artwork reminds me of," "This technique could be used in my own work by." Now, let's test your knowledge again.

Annotations should be short, analytical, and personal.

Is this true or false? Pause the video here to decide.

This is true.

Why? Because strong annotations help you explain what you can see, how the work was made, and what it means all in your own voice.

A visual response is how you creatively engage with an artist's work.

You can see here how the artist's work influences the visual response from the students.

It demonstrates what you've learned and helps you generate new ideas.

I love how they've displayed this in a very clear and concise manner.

You could create a visual response by sampling a technique.

Try one of the artist's methods or experiment with the same materials.

Sofia says, "I explored Laura Bacon's work into being and made a woven piece.

You can see how Sofia has incorporated wire and metal into her weaving to create a very experimental outcome.

You could also create a visual response by adapting an artist's style.

Using similar shapes, colours, forms, or patterns in your own design.

John says, "I was inspired by Lynn Chadwick's sculptures, so I decided to make my own in pencil and pen using his style of angular shapes." These are great sketches.

You could also create a visual response by combining elements.

Mix the materials or visual language of your own ideas.

Izzy says, "I made a digital collage inspired by the surreal combinations I saw in Anthea Hamilton's work.

I combined her style and scale with my own imagery." Here, Izzy has stitched into an acetate image.

I think this is a really experimental way of incorporating an artist's work into your own.

There is no fixed way to respond to an artist's work, as you can see in these examples.

They express personal responses through different media and techniques.

Your task is to choose a piece of work by your 3D artist.

Research, and analyse their style techniques and ideas.

Use annotations to explain what you can see, how it's made, techniques or materials, the meaning or theme, any cultural or personal context.

Use a voice recording, bullet points, or short sentences.

Pause the video here to work on this task.

You may have said something like Jacob, "I researched my artists and saw that they use rough materials, such as scrim and fabric with metal.

There are lots of uneven surfaces and rusty layers.

The fabric is folded loosely.

The theme of the work into the industrial revolution, but I am interested in how they combine the materials and how they resonate with people." Here's another outcome from Sofia, "I researched my artist and found that they use delicate textiles to create tubular sculptures.

I love the way the materials are so fine and the colours are all very neutral.

I like the organic nature of the shapes and the forms. It gives me lots of new ideas for my focus on wasps nests in my theme habitats." Our second task is to respond visually to a chosen artist's work.

You can experiment with one of the following.

Sample a technique, trying out one of their methods.

Adapt their visual style, creating a design inspired by the artist.

Combining elements, mix the artist's materials or processes with your own ideas.

Pause the video here while you work on your own outcome.

You may have come up with something like Jacob.

He says, "I can find elements by mixing the artist materials or processes with my own ideas for my theme of discarded.

This is a really interesting and innovative outcome.

Here's another example.

Sofia says, "I combined elements by mixing the artist materials or processes with my own ideas for my theme habitat." Finally, let's look at presenting your artist's research.

A strong artist research page includes clear personal annotations, well chosen visuals that support your analysis, and layouts that helps communicate your ideas.

It might look something like this on the left.

Let's fill in the gaps.

A strong artist research page includes clear blank annotations, well chosen blank that supports your analysis, a layout that helps blank your ideas.

Using the three words at the bottom, fill in the correct gaps.

Pause the video here while you complete the task Were you correct? Let's have a look at the correct sentences.

A strong artist research page includes clear personal annotations, well chosen visuals that support your analysis, a layout that helps communicate your ideas.

There's no single correct way to present an artist's work.

You may consider dividing your page into boxes or sections like this example on the left.

It's a clearly organised page.

Definitely helps with clarity.

Remember to keep titles simple.

Avoid large, distracting titles.

Use short headings that guide the viewer to the key sections of your page.

Here's an example on the left of effective use of headings.

Remember to use space wisely.

Don't overcrowd the page.

Leave space between sections to make content easy to read.

Arrange images and texts, so that everything is well-balanced.

You can see in this example the visual connections between images.

Let's decide if this statement is true or false.

Research pages must be highly decorative to be successful.

Pause the video while you decide.

This statement is false.

Why? Because the goal is to communicate ideas and understanding, not to decorate.

Strong research pages are clear, focused, and purposeful.

Visual choices should support the content.

Task C is all about presenting your research in a format of your choice.

You should include images of your chosen artist's work, annotations using bullet points or paragraphs, your own visual response, interpretations, and reflections.

For example, how this links to your own ideas.

Pause the video while you work on your task.

There are many possible outcomes, but you might have identified places to find inspiration, listed artists to research, added verbal or written analysis and annotations, created a visual response inspired by your artist, presented your research in a visually interesting way.

Sofia says, "I presented my work digitally and I recorded myself talking about the artist, his ideas and his work.

Then I turned it into a QR Code.

Jacob says, "I used the materials I used in my response to quickly create a background to make the page cohesive.

Then, I added notes about the artist, what I could see and what new ideas I now have.

To summarise, inspirational 3D work can be found in many places offering diverse opportunities for research and discovery.

Purposeful research helps you to generate new ideas.

Analysing key themes and techniques used by an artist deepens our understanding of their work.

Research can be recorded visually with annotations to guide creative decisions.

Visual responses have developed your artistic voice by translating research into new ideas and techniques.

Thank you so much for listening and paying attention in this lesson.

I hope you learn something new and add fun along the way.

See you next time.