Lesson video

Hello, my name is Miss (indistinct) I hope that you are all doing well.

I'm really looking forward to teaching and learning with you today.

Our learning outcome for this lesson is, I can anticipate problems and find solutions ready to create a response under timed conditions.

Our keywords for this lesson are the following.

Organisation, holistic and preparatory work.

Let's explore each keyword in turn and find out what they mean.

Organisation.

Arranging your ideas, materials or steps in a clear order to help you work more effectively.

Holistic.

Looking at the whole thing as one complete piece rather than just focusing on individual parts.

Preparatory work.

Things you do in advance to prepare for making your artwork like sketching or gathering materials.

So these are our keywords for this lesson.

Organisation, holistic and preparatory work.

Our lesson outline preparing to make a response under timed conditions.

So let's begin with our first learning cycle.

Prepare your resources.

Why do we create under timed conditions? Let's take a look.

This provides evidence of your ability to work independently within specified time constraints.

It shows you can realize intentions that are personal and meaningful and explicitly cover the requirements of all four assessment objectives.

Art is marked holistically.

This means examiners consider the whole creative journey from initial sketches to final pieces.

They look at how your ideas have developed, how you've experimented and how your final piece ties everything together.

That means we don't rely on the outcome of this period alone.

Let's have a check in here for understanding true or false.

When your work is marked for the final time, they will assess all of the work you submit together and allocate marks for each assessment objective.

Is this true or false? So pause for a moment here and think about your answer and why.

We'll resume together again shortly.

Okay, let's take a look.

And the answer is true.

And why might this be? The response you make in timed conditions is not marked alone or out of context.

It is marked in tandem with your selected supporting preparatory work.

We complete the creative journey with an outcome.

It should resolve your ideas and achieve what you set out to do.

This is your chance to focus on your creativity, experiment with your skills and see your vision come to life.

Feeling fully organized means you can enjoy the process.

Let's focus on preparing your resources.

So step one, choose a clear, manageable idea.

Create a response that you can execute well within the time.

Avoid overly complex compositions or complicated techniques that might take too long.

Sir Lucas says, "Simplifying your approach ensures you can complete your work without feeling rushed." Step two, practise under timed conditions.

Set a timer and create a small section of your work.

Consider how long it takes and how much of your composition you have completed.

Focus on making decisions quickly and working efficiently.

Sophia says, "Practising helps me get used to the pressure of timed conditions.

It gave me confidence as I now know roughly how long each stage will take." Step three, gather your resources.

Bring all your preparatory work, studies, sketchbooks and primary source material, e.

g, photos, objects or artist references into the room.

Organise your materials, paints, brushes, pencils, tools etc so they're easy to access.

Then Andeep says, "Having everything ready will save time and help me stay focused and calm during the timed session." Let's have a check in here for understanding.

Which of the following should you do in preparation? Is it A, account for all of your materials? B, practise key techniques and timings? C, ensure equipment is working properly? Or D, ensure you know where everything is? Pause for a moment here and think about your answer in response to this question and we'll resume together shortly.

Let's take a look.

So all options are the correct response to this question.

Let's bring our focus and attention to task A.

Prepare your resources.

Prepare the materials, resources and equipment you will need.

You should complete any final preparatory work.

List the materials you plan to use.

Review and apply your knowledge of your chosen techniques.

Ensure equipment is working properly.

Ensure you are organised and know where all supporting resources and equipment are.

So pause the video here whilst you undertake this practical task and resume when you are ready.

Let's now focus on feedback in response to task A, in which you are asked to prepare the materials, resources and equipment you will need.

There are many ways to record your ideas, but you may have, according to Izzy, "I gathered my preparatory work, including my final composition, my materials and I listed what I need on the day." Okay, let's continue our journey and bring our focus to our second learning cycle, create an action plan.

Let's begin.

How will you organise your time effectively on the day? "I'll make an action plan.

It will have what I need, when I need it and what steps I'll take to make my work." Sequence, what needs to happen when? So Izzy says, "My batik needs time to dry, so I'll do that first and then switch tasks while it dries." Jacob says, "I need to print first so I can sew onto it after." Laura says, I'll knead and wedge my clay before I begin.

Then I'll make coils and wrap them to keep them damp while I work.

You might need to work this out with other people too.

Prioritise what is most essential.

Focus on your plan and key materials.

Decide what are the nice to have elements.

You can add these if you have time.

Once the essentials are done, you can refine or add details.

If you're running out of time, simplify your approach and focus on the core elements of your piece.

Schedule.

When can I use the equipment? Izzy says, "I need the sewing machine after break.

I'll check there's one free." Alex says, "I'd like to use the studio lights but Andeep needs them too." We'll have to book time slots.

Luca says, I'll need to use the laser cutter.

It can be a bit tricky so I might need help.

I'll need to speak to the technician first.

Be considerate of other people's needs as well as your own.

Plan.

Set yourself targets.

Break the process into clear steps and allocate time for each stage.

A clear plan helps you manage your time effectively and ensures you don't miss any important steps.

Okay, let's have a check in here for understanding.

True or false? You should bring all your annotated preparatory studies and primary source material into the time session.

Is this true or false? Pause for a moment here and think about your answer and we'll resume together again shortly.

Okay, let's take a look.

And the answer is, true.

And why might this be? These preparatory resources guide your work and save time during the timed session.

Let's continue our preparation journey of creating an action plan.

Key tips for success on the day.

Stay calm and focused.

Use your time wisely, but don't rush.

Be aware of the time and your targets for each section will help you stay on track.

Trust your preparatory work.

Your sketches and studies are there to guide you.

Use them.

Refine as you go.

Make small adjustments to ensure your final piece is the best it can be.

Most of all, enjoy the opportunity to spend this time bringing your ideas to life and to produce work you feel really proud of.

Good luck.

Let's have a check in here for understanding.

Which three of these questions are most useful when planning to make a response in timed conditions? Is it A, who else will use the equipment? B, what will I prioritise in my work? C, what key questions will I include in my evaluation? And D, what are my timings and targets to reach? So pause for a moment here and think about your response to this question and we'll resume together again shortly.

Let's take a look.

And the correct answer is A, B and D.

Let's bring our focus and attention to task B.

Create an action plan.

Work digitally, verbally or in note form.

You should plan your timings.

Consider drying times or any sequences that must be followed.

Consider how you will allocate shared resources, for example, presses, IT equipment, studio lighting or sewing machines.

Set yourself small goals to work towards, e.

g, by lunch on day one, I will have completed.

Review your plan with a teacher, carer, technician, mentor or peer.

Pause the video here to undertake this task and resume when you are ready.

Okay, let's come together and focus on feedback in response to task B.

You were asked to create an action plan.

There are many ways to record your ideas, but you may have.

"I made a digital plan that has timings, key priorities and when I'll use the IT equipment," says Aisha.

We have now arrived at our summary.

Preparing to make a response under timed conditions.

Let's take a look at the key points.

Your work is marked holistically, looking at the whole thing as one complete journey rather than for this one outcome.

Organising your time and resources will ensure you feel fully prepared to make the best work you can on the day.

Breaking down the process into steps ensures you allocate time for each stage.

Bringing all your annotated preparatory studies and primary source material into the room supports your final artwork.

I hope that you found this lesson useful and enjoyed the process and journey of preparing under timed conditions.

I wish you the best of luck and I look forward to seeing you again next time.

In the meantime, take care.

Bye for now.