the way artists use elements like line, shape, and colour to communicate ideas and emotions

describes things in which a meaning is implied or hinted at, rather than being expressed directly

Exploring and experimenting with materials and techniques

Art and design

Initial ideas: collaboration and generating ideas

Building a collaborative still life

Developing ideas collaboratively through manipulating source material

Effective annotation: supporting each other to record the process

Analysing the work of artists and designers who work collaboratively

Taking the individual path, responding to collaborative work

Analysing the work of artists and designers: key elements

Develop ideas: trials and experiments

Review developed ideas: trials and experiments

Personal response: first-hand resources

Personal response: plan a response

Personal response: reflect and refine the response

Preparing to make a response under timed conditions

Creating a cohesive narrative: explaining the process

Evaluate use of materials and techniques

Evaluate artwork

Presenting artwork

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.

Second sustained project: working from a theme changing perspectives

How artists use line, shape, colour, & materials to communicate ideas & emotions

A type of language spoken only by artists

What is meant by visual language in art and design?

Modernity, disposability, mass production

Match each material to a typical association:

It helps you try out different ideas without worrying about perfection

It avoids the need for reflection or learning

Why is making quick experiments with materials and processes a good starting point?

To discover the associations and meanings of materials

Select 3 of the following reasons artists experiment with materials?.

What does the combination of concrete and neon typically suggest in visual language?

True or false? Materials can be symbolic or have associations that contribute to your visual language.

Starter Quiz

What is meant by visual language in art and design?