Researching and presenting a 3D designer’s work
I can select, respond and present research on a 3D artist.
Researching and presenting a 3D designer’s work
I can select, respond and present research on a 3D artist.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artist research helps you discover techniques and ideas to explore.
- Presenting research visually helps you understand the artist’s voice.
- Reflecting on artists’ work helps shape your own creative thinking.
Keywords
Analysis - the process of examining the elements or structure of something
Annotation - adding notes to explain, analyse, or share your thoughts about a piece of artwork
Research - the process of finding information to learn more about a topic or idea
Common misconception
There is one particular way to present art research and it has to look polished.
Artist research should be meaningful, it may look polished, but it may also just look purposeful and be presented with care.
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Equipment
3D materials such as wire, string, paper, tissue, found materials, glue or glue guns
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the descriptions
Guides ideas but leaves room for interpretation
Explains your process and links work to the theme
Items used to create artwork
Visual collection of images for exploring a theme quickly
Q2.Which best describes a theme in art?
Q3.Which of these can be explored through different materials and processes?
Q4.How does a mood board support exploring a theme?
Q5.Match the words to the definitions.
The steps taken from idea to finished piece when working on a theme
The way you explore aspects of your theme that mean something to you
Expresses the artist’s unique style or message