- Year 10
Personal response: finishing an artwork
I can make an artwork to communicate my intention and evaluate the technical aspects.
- Year 10
Personal response: finishing an artwork
I can make an artwork to communicate my intention and evaluate the technical aspects.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reflecting on whether the personal response effectively communicates the message or emotion intended.
- Assessing whether the overall composition feels balanced and cohesive and that the elements work harmoniously together.
- Evaluating and refining the technical aspects of a personal response.
Keywords
Intention - your purpose or reason for making an artwork
Response - how an artist reacts to a theme, idea, artist, or piece of work
Technical - the practical skills and methods you use to create your artwork
Common misconception
A common misconception about technical aspects in art is that technical skill only means making artworks look realistic.
Technical skill also includes mastery of materials, control of techniques and the ability to use those skills effectively in any style, whether abstract, expressive, or conceptual.
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Equipment
Paint, paintbrushes, sketchbooks, fineliners, pencils, technology for evaluating and recording digitally.
Content guidance
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Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these best describes the word intention in art?
Q2.Artists often develop new ideas in their work while creating it. Why might this happen?
Q3.True or False: A personal response in art always needs to be obvious and clear to everyone who sees it.
Q4.True or False: Technical skills in art can include shading, mark-making, and using different tools effectively.
Q5.Match words to answer choices related to art
Purpose or reason for making artwork
How an artist reacts to an idea, theme, or work
Practical skills and methods used in art