Unit 4 AOS 2: SAT

AOS 2: Resolution and presentation of a Body of Work
On completion of this unit the student should be able to use the Creative Practice to resolve and present a Body of Work.
Key knowledge
- the use of materials, techniques and processes in selected artforms throughout the Creative Practice
- the use of the Creative Practice to resolve ideas in a Body of Work
- the refinement of skill using materials and techniques in selected art forms to resolve ideas in a Body of Work
- methods to refine and resolve visual language to communicate personal ideas in a Body of Work
- the use of the appropriate Interpretive Lenses throughout the Creative Practice
- the ways the presentation and context of a Body of Work can effectively communicate ideas and meaning to a viewer or audience
Key skills
- refine and resolve the use of materials, techniques and processes in selected art forms using the Creative Practice
- resolve ideas in a Body of Work using the Creative Practice
- refine the use of materials and techniques in selected art forms to resolve ideas in a Body of Work
- refine and resolve visual language to communicate personal ideas in a Body of Work
- select and apply the appropriate Interpretive Lenses throughout the Creative Practice
- present a Body of Work in a specific context to communicate ideas and meaning to a viewer or audience
- evaluate how the presentation and context of a Body of Work effectively communicates ideas and meaning to a viewer or audience
AOS 2 TASKS
Body of Work
Scaffold:
- Reflect
- Evaluate
- Refine
- Resolve
- Present
Reflect and evaluate:
To begin, spread out all the visual responses and documentation of the Unit 3 Body of Work. Take time to notice what ideas have emerged, what techniques and processes have been employed, what trials or responses have not been extended. Is there room for improvement? What technical problems arose? How were these resolved? Think about the original intention of the Creative Practice. What was the starting point? What inspired the investigation? Has this continued, or changed? What is needed to begin to refine and resolve the Body of Work? When must the work be ready for presentation? Make a list and set a time plan. Document the reflection and evaluation in visual and written form as part of Area of Study 1.
Refine and resolve:
Following the time plan, work through the list to progressively resolve the Body of Work. Continue to refer to the sources of inspiration and consider the Interpretive Lenses when making decisions. During this time, consider the context within which the works would best be viewed. How have other artists presented similar work? Would a digital display be appropriate? Does the work need a dedicated installation space? Does it have specific lighting needs? Power supply? How will the audience be engaged? The work is only complete when it has connected with an audience, so these considerations are part of the Creative Practice. Make a list for Presentation and add it to the time plan.
IN YOUR VISUAL DIARY
- Photoshoots for all subject matter – include annotated contact sheets – annotate & thumbnails (2 pages min)
- Compositions and trials for all artwork – annotate (2 pages min)
- Refine materials (2 pages min)
- Refine techniques and processes. (2 pages min)
- Refine subject matter, symbols to communicate ideas (draw) (2 pages min)
- Evaluation and documentation Personal lens (1 page)
- Evaluation and documentation Cultural lens (1 page) – expert opinion, quotes
- Process (production records) for all works, critically evaluate. (3 pages each work – absolute min)
- Hanging, presentation plan (2 pages)
- Reflective document (below)





