3. AOS 2: Personal investigation using the Creative Practice SAT

A documented Body of Work that presents explorations and the development of personal ideas within selected art forms, using the Creative Practice and including reflective annotations.

Key knowledge

  • the use of selected materials, techniques, processes and art forms throughout the Creative Practice
  • the use of the Creative Practice to explore and experiment with ideas, materials, techniques and processes
  • characteristics of visual language that communicates personal ideas
  • the use of the Creative Practice to develop ideas, materials, techniques and processes
  • the selection of the appropriate Interpretive Lenses throughout the Creative Practice
  • methods used to document the use of the Creative Practice
  • the use of art terminology in analysis, reflection and evaluation

Key skills

  • use selected materials, techniques, processes and art forms throughout the Creative Practice
  • apply, document and critically reflect on the use of the Creative Practice to develop personal responses
  • explore and develop visual language that communicates personal ideas
  • manipulate and apply materials, techniques and processes in selected art forms to develop personal responses
  • select and apply the appropriate Interpretive Lenses throughout the Creative Practice
  • document and annotate, using visual material and written material, to critically reflect on and evaluate the use of the Creative Practice
  • apply art terminology in analysis and critically reflective and evaluative annotations

Starting Points: Research and Exploration & Experimentation and Development

MIND MAP/MOOD BOARD/STATEMENT of INTENT

  • Consider the idea you explored in Outcome 1. and respond in a different way. 
  • Mind map your new direction.
  • Find a new artwork by the artist you researched in AOS 1 and respond to it.
  • Find THREE new artists. Respond to the ideas expressed by the artists or conveyed by their artworks. 
  • RESEARCH and dig deep – add expert opinion, quotes, gain knowledge about the issue you are exploring in your work.
  • Explore AT LEAST 3 different materials, techniques or processes inspired by exhibitions you have seen. Strive to gain mastery!
  • Keep the feedback from the critique on hand. Refer to it and let it guide your exploration.
  • Compose and create more refined artworks.
  • Ongoing: explicitly apply the Interpretive Lenses in reflective annotations

Subject matter

General: (Landscape/Portrait/Figure/Still-Life/Semi Abstract/Abstract). 

Type: (for example Landscape would explore urban, rural, natural, city).

Specifics: (tree, house, lamp post, post box, street)

  • Written list
  • Concept/mind map
  • Examples from Internet/books/magazines
  • Photographs & Annotated Contact Sheets (very important)

Sources of inspiration (minimum 1 page)

  • Personal connections (family, friends, experiences)
  • One art style that is significant to your work.
  • Artists and artworks.
  • News articles/magazines/poetry/movies/TV shows/podcasts/social media etc……
  • Connection to other subjects 
  • Visit an online gallery and document this in your book

Art forms, materials and techniques

  • Experiment widely with art forms, materials and techniques in your visual diary. Remember these are small experiments not final artworks. Annotate.

Elements, principles and aesthetic qualities

  • Mood board: internet images/artworks/magazines/pieces of cloth/fabrics/Bunnings paint cards looking at the feeling/mood you wish your audience to take away.
  • List of words to describe the aesthetic you are wish to portray.

Reflection and evaluation (ongoing)

  • How have do your visual responses relate to the original idea?
  • Apply the appropriate Interpretive lenses in your reflections
  • Do your responses build on your findings from AOS 1?
  • How can you extend your ideas further?
  • Evaluate use of visual language.

Resolution and Refinement

Finished artwork(s). This is a continuous cycle and you may or may not have resolved works.