Developing ideas for experimentation
I can explore different materials, leading to creative and innovative discoveries.
- Year 10
Developing ideas for experimentation
I can explore different materials, leading to creative and innovative discoveries.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Experimentation allows artists to explore new themes and concepts that may not emerge through traditional methods.
- Experimentation encourages artists to embrace uncertainty and failure, leading to discoveries that enhance their work.
- Experimentation allows artists to refine their ideas through repeated investigations, leading to more innovative work.
Keywords
Experiment - taking risks, and seeing what you can create or discover through practice and exploration
Refine - making artwork more expressive, cohesive, and skillful, through practice or selection of visual elements
Development - improving ideas, making adjustments, and exploring new possibilities until artwork reaches its final form
Common misconception
Using inspiration from artists means copying their work exactly.
The goal is not to copy an artist's work but to adapt their techniques, mark-making, or approach to develop your own creative style and ideas.
Equipment
Task B & C: Monochrome mixed media materials (black, white, gray): string, tape, card, scissors, pastels, charcoal, glue, newspaper, paint, ink.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a fundamental aspect of experimentation in art?
Q2.Why is uncertainty important in art experimentation?
Q3.What is refinement in art?
Q4.Development in art: arrange the following steps in the correct order.
Q5.What is mark-making in art?
Q6.Match the mark-making terms to their descriptions.
