a primary source that can be used to develop a response such as a photo or sketch

to place different things side by side to see how they compare or contrast

the main idea or theme behind your artwork

when you have differences in elements ( i.e. light/dark) to make parts of your art stand out

Personal response: first-hand resources

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

Exploring and experimenting with materials and techniques

Develop ideas: trials and experiments

Review developed ideas: trials and experiments

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

a primary source that can be used to develop a response

to place different things side by side to see how they compare

when you have differences in elements to make parts stand out

a photograph you took of a personal object from home

a magazine article about an artist’s work

What is an example of a first-hand resource?

They make your work more original and personal.

Why is it better to use first-hand resources rather than secondary sources when developing your personal response?

Is this the most expensive material I can find?

Does this reflect my own experiences or interests?

Will this look exactly like someone else’s work?

When selecting resources, what question could you ask yourself to check if they are meaningful?

because meaning in art isn’t fixed and depends on personal experiences

because there is always only one correct meaning

because everyone has the same background and perspective

Why might two people interpret the same group of resources in different ways?

choosing resources only because they are popular

Select ways you can manipulate or adapt first-hand resources to create new meanings.

Starter Quiz

Match the terms to their description.