Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

Design Technology and Creative Arts

(Visual Arts )

Year 9

Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

Learning Objectives

  • Develop interpersonal team working: collaborations involving selection of artworks
  • Develop problem solving & resolution skills with an ability to plan, research and execute prescribed tasks, with increasing conceptual and technical proficiency.
  • Develop skills in Research, Analysis, Critical Thinking and Written Communication: Critical responses to prescribed readings and independent research.
  • Execute effective time management: Planning, execution and exhibition of artworks, with a cohesive thematic base in a prescribed time frame
  • Develop Oral Communication skills

Design Brief

This unit will provide the student with the technical and formal means to synthesize aesthetic theory, individual research and personal expression into objects of creative, communicative and cultural value. To develop an independent, personal understanding of the visual and assist in artistic expression through the study of work and ideas by recognized artists and critical self analysis.

Constraints

  • Annotation
  • Initial still life sketches and drawing
  • 2 Painting must be done on A3 cartridge paper
  • Final Painting on canvas 500mm x 300mm

Considerations:

  • Still life object
  • Different Media Grey lead, Colour pencils and Oil Pastel.
  • Creativity/ imagination
  • Research and development
  • Presentation

Project Requirements:

Each student will be required to complete the following investigations

  • Why is Still Life drawing Important? (Complimented with thumbnail sketches)
  • Oral Presentation on ONE of the following artist : Vincent Van Gogh, Herman Steenwyck, Chardin and Giorgio Morandi. (Complimented with thumbnail sketches)
  • Sketches of chosen still life object

All projects must contain these evidence in their A3 Visual Diary:

  • Entry of sketches
  • drawing process and development
  • Glossary Terms

Materials:

Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

  • Visual Diary
  • Grey lead
  • Sharpener
  • Eraser
  • A3 Cartridge paper
  • Apron
  • Oil Pastels
  • Paint
  • Paint Palette

Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

  • Colour pencils
  • Newspaper
  • Water Pot
  • Paint Brush

Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

Study Time Table

Lesson / Class Activity / Follow up Learning / Teachers Comment
1 / 1.Introduction to ‘Still life Drawing”
2.ILP and learning requirement
3.Create front cover for Visual Arts / Research
What is Still life drawing?
Why is still life drawing important?
2 / 1. Class collaboration of still life drawing
2.Create page in Visual Diary for questions complimented with thumbnail sketches
3.Complete glossary terms / Sketch at least 3 objects at home. Annotate each of your sketches and time each sketch
3 / 1.Tonal rendering Exercise
2.Complete glossary terms / Sketch at least 3 objects apply at least 2 different tonal rendering techniques. Annotate each sketch.
4 / 1. Research ONE Still Life Artist
Vincent Van Gogh, Herman Steenwyck, Chardin and Giorgio Morandi.
2. Glossary Terms / Complete research and present in chosen format for oral presentation lesson 6.
Find a personal item of interest to sketch and bring it to school next lesson
5 / 1.Work on Oral Presentation
2.Begin initial sketches for personal item / Complete and refine oral presentation for next lesson
6 / Oral Presentation
Peer asses oral presentation / Complete 3 sketch of personal item and annotate
7 / Production
1. Complete 3 sketches
2. Begin 2 Still Life drawing A3 cartridge / Sketch still life on A3 cartridge
Annotation of Visual Diary
Refine glossary definitions
8 / Production
Begin colour study 1 - A3 cartridge to
(original colours) / Annotation of Visual Diary
Refine glossary definitions
9 / Production
1. Complete Colour study 1 A3 cartridge
2.Begin Colour study 2 A3 Cartridge (Complementary Colours) / Begin to plan size of canvas frame
10 / Production
1.Complete Complementary colour study 2 A3 Cartridge
2.Build Canvas Frame / Annotate choice of design for canvas. Original colour or complementary colours
11 / Production
1.Refine both A3 Cartridge paper
2. Stretch and prime canvas / Annotate colour studies in visual diary
12 / Production
Paint on canvas / Document progression
Annotate
13 / Production
Continue painting canvas / Document progression
Annotate
14 / Production
Continue painting canvas / Document progression
Annotate
15 / Evaluations
1. Continue Painting Canvas
2. Begin Unit evaluations / Document progression
Annotate
16 / Evaluations
Complete end of term reflection
Collect artworks

Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

Assessment 1 – Oral Presentation

Assessment 2 – A3 Still Life on Cartridge x 2

Assessment 3 – Canvas Still Life Painting

Art Appreciation -Still Life Drawing

Self Evaluation and task

You may choose to present your evaluation in this format or any other format of your choice (see teacher for guidance)

Student Self-evaluation Sheet

Student’s name ______Class______

Task ______Date______

  1. Rate how much you enjoyed this activity

Very HighHigh Medium Low Very Low

  1. What new skills or techniques did you learn to use?

______

______

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  1. What do you think worked best in your finished art work?

______

______

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  1. What problems did you face in creating this work and how did you solve them?

______

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  1. How do you rate the quality of your finished work?

Very HighHigh Medium Low Very Low

Student Evaluation

Visual Diary / Score ( 1 =low, 5 = High)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Explain Your Score
Design (Develop ideas/ Research
Record of Definition and Glossary
Self evaluation
Layout and Organisation (should be read as a book)
Total Score / Final Grade
Final Piece / Score ( 1 =low, 5 = High)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Explain Your Score
Achievements/ interpretations of aims
Appropriate use of design- line, texture, shape, tone, form and composition
Appropriate use of techniques and processes
Level of imagination/creativity in final piece
Total Score / Final Grade
Organisational Skills / Score ( 1 =low, 5 = High)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Explain Your Score
Responsible management of class time
Contribution to maintenance of a clean and safe Art room

Comments (How do you feel about your work?)

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Rubric of Evaluation of Project (teacher)

Name ______Project______

Attribute / 1-Well Below Expectations / 2-Below Expectations / 3-Meets Expectations / 4-Above Expectations / 5-Well Above Expectations / Score
Research and Investigation
Evidence of drawing processes and development / Some trial sketches shown / 8 trial sketches for shown / 10 trial sketches and annotations shown / 12 trial sketches and annotations shown / +12 trial sketches and annotations shown
Record of Art Glossary / Unclear understanding of meaning of the Art terminology / General understanding of meaning of the Art terminology / Clear understanding of meaning of the Art terminology / Clear understanding of meaning of the Art terminology with complementary sketches / All definitions are clear and concise manner with complementary sketches
Final design of
Still Life Drawing / Little applications using line, texture, shape, tone and form are not evident nor thoughtfully applied / Some application using line, texture, shape, tone and form are attempted / Some applications using line, texture, shape, tone and form are somewhat evident and acceptable / A variety of applications using line, texture, shape, tone and form are visible seen and presented well / A variety of applications using line, texture, shape, tone and form are easily seen and presented very well
Oral Presentation
Knowledge of the subject / .
The speaker demonstrates little or no knowledge. / The speaker demonstrates some knowledge and is able to answer some questions. / The speaker demonstrates some knowledge, is able to answers questions, and directs the audience to a source. / The speaker demonstrates adequate knowledge, answers the majority of questions, and directs the audience to a source. / The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of subject matter and is an expert who can answer questions with certainty and cite or direct the audience to a specific source.
Expression / Talk is flat. Voice is consistently a monotone. Little or no energy is used to convey feelings. / Some expressive techniques are employed at times by the speaker. / Substantial expressive techniques are employed at times by the speaker / The speaker takes advantage of opportunities to be expressive. / The speaker uses a variety of volume modulations (louder/softer), voice inflections (tone of voice), gestures, and facial expressions to convey enthusiasm or energy.
Preparation / Preparation is not evident. The talk seems to be unorganized. Unnecessary pauses or awkward delays may occur when referring to the visual aid. / Preparation may or may not be evident. Unnecessary delays or pauses exist in the talk or when referring to the visual aid. / Preparation is evident. Some transitions between parts of the talk are smooth. A number of small pause occur during the talk when referring to the visual aid. / Preparation is evident. Most transitions between parts of the talk are smooth. A small pause or two may occur during the talk when referring to the visual aid. / Preparation is highly evident. The speaker makes smooth transitions between parts of the talk. No delays occur when referring to the brochure visual aid.
Engagement / The speaker does not engage the audience. / The speaker makes some attempts to engage the audience in the presentation. Attempts are forced and do not seem natural. / The speaker makes some effort to engage the audience in the presentation. Attempts seem somewhat natural / The speaker naturally engages the audience at times during the presentation through eye contact. / The speaker engages the audience in a natural manner through eye contact, delivering an animated presentation throughout the oral presentation.
Production
Responsible management of class time / Project unfinished or completed with little effort and constant supervision / Project finished with minimum effort, met minimum requirements with some supervision / Project finished with some effort, met the requirements with some effort. Limited supervision. / Project finished with hard work and effort and met above the requirements. Minimal teacher assistance / Project finished with maximum effort and went well beyond expectations. Without teacher assistance
Contribution
of Art class room / Student showed no effort to contribute to classroom responsibilities / Student did the bare minimum and little contribution to classroom responsibilities / Student worked well and occasionally assist with classroom responsibilities / Student work enthusiastically and assisted with preparation and clean up. / Student worked enthusiastically to achieve group goals, helping others and clean up.
Self Evaluation
Visual Diary / Not Attempted / Attempted but not complete / Adequately completed / Adequately completed with explanations of answers / Adequately completed with explanations of answers and relevant comments
Organisational Skills / Not Attempted / Attempted but not complete / Adequately completed / Adequately completed with explanations of answers / Adequately completed with explanations of answers and relevant comments
Final Piece / Not Attempted / Attempted but not complete / Adequately completed / Adequately completed with explanations of answers / Adequately completed with explanations of answers and relevant comments
Manage personal learning
Documentation of Personal Learning / Maintain records of
PLP
Expected learning Reflections / Maintain accurate records
of all PLP
Expected learning and Reflections / Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all
PLP
Expected learning and Reflections / Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of
PLP, Expected learning and Reflections.
Show links to personal growth / Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of
PLP, Expected learning and Reflections.
Acknowledges personal growth
Ability to complete set tasks to the required standard / Needs attention / Acceptable / Good / Very Good / Excellent
Follow-up learning
Home work
Work conducted outside class time
Seeing teacher outside class time / Needs attention / Acceptable / Good / Very Good / Excellent
Behaviour
Working with others
Co-operation in group and team settings
Respect shown for differences in others
Managing conflict / Needs attention / Acceptable / Good / Very Good / Excellent
Orderly behaviour
Follows teacher’s instructions
Adhering to rules
Respect shown for learning environment / Needs attention / Acceptable / Good / Very Good / Excellent

Total Score = / 75

Key to grade allocation
Well below expectations / Below
expectations / Meets expectations / Above expectations / Well above expectations
0% - 29% / 30% - 44% / 45% - 54% / 55% - 74% / 75% - 100%

Glossary

Terminology / Definition / Sketch