Curating the artwork: selecting and arranging key pieces
I can curate and present key pieces of my artwork, to create a cohesive visual story.
- Year 10
Curating the artwork: selecting and arranging key pieces
I can curate and present key pieces of my artwork, to create a cohesive visual story.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Creating a cohesive narrative for a portfolio involves structuring content for clarity.
- Capturing high-resolution images with good lighting and a clean background to present artwork clearly.
- Including sketches, notes, or step-by-step images help to show your development as an artist.
Keywords
Curate - to carefully select, organise, and present artwork
Cohesive - something that is well-connected, unified, and works together smoothly as a whole
Present - to show, display, or share something in a clear and intentional way
Common misconception
A good portfolio presentation should be is highly decorative and colourful to be engaging.
While creative touches like washi tape or coloured paint can add personality, a clean and minimal layout can be just as effective, sometimes even more so. The goal is to curate a cohesive presentation that supports your work, not distracts from it
Equipment
Sketchbooks, card, digital technology, scissors, glue, tape, card
Licence
Lesson video
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