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Cohort: 14 students, 10 female, 4 males. 3 students with one-plans 1 child -ESL, 1 child - ASD, 1 child who identifies as ATSI.
Prior Knowledge:
Throughout Term 1 and the first week of Term 2, students have completed their folio, practical, and artist statement. Many students have not
Background completed any Visual Art education since it was a compulsory subject in Year 8, and therefore they are lacking in art curriculum knowledge and
practices. A small group of students have chosen art every year as an elective since year 8 and obtain high grades in the subject. Additionally,
these students are part of the school’s extra curriculum club, the ‘Art Academy,’ in which students have to apply and present a portfolio to the
school board to be accepted or be ‘identified’ in their previous Visual Art classes. This unit needs to be somewhat scaffolded so students from all
levels can feel successful.
Unit title Visual Study, Stage 1, How can artists share their own and others’ stories through portraiture?
A visual study is an exploration of, and/or experimentation with, a style, an idea, a concept, media, materials, methods, techniques, and/or
technologies. Students base their exploration and/or experimentation on analysis of the work of other practitioners, individual research, and the
development of visual thinking and/or technical skills. They present the findings of their visual study as well as their conclusions and insights.
Description
As a guide, for a 10-credit subject a visual diary, folio, website, or display should be between eight and twelve A3 pages (or equivalent) of
practical study; a digital recording should be between 3 and 4 minutes. Supporting material should total a maximum of 750 words if written or a
maximum of 5 minutes if oral, or the equivalent in multimodal form.
The Visual Study Unit Plan provides comprehensive scaffolding so there are several entry points each ‘page’ for students at any readiness.
Differentiation and
extension strategies
Throughout the unit plan there are several activities to extend students who finish lesson tasks or check in assessments at a high standard.
Assessment Outline
PA2 Exploration to acquire technical skills and use media, materials, and technologies.
PA3 Documentation of creative visual thinking and/or problem-solving processes.
KU2 Knowledge and understanding of visual arts in different cultural, social, and/or historical contexts.
Performance KU3 Understanding of aesthetic or functional qualities in works of art or design.
Standards KU4 Research and acknowledge sources to explore and develop insights into aspects of the visual arts.
AR1 Analysis and interpretation of works of art or design from different contexts.
AR2 Use of visual arts language to interpret and respond to works and their contexts.
AR3 Evaluation of own practical work.
Students will contextualise art – place works of art culturally, socially, and/or historically. This will
be achieved by:
closely viewing different works
analysing and interpreting works of art
o cultural and social customs and beliefs of the day
o availability and use of media, materials, techniques, and technologies
o intentions, purpose, or beliefs of the practitioner
o artistic, political, or economic climate of the time or place
Students are introduced to core concepts, forms, styles, and conventions of the visual arts, which
will include the study of (some in more depth than others):
genres and styles from different historical and/or cultural contexts
elements of composition or design
concepts relevant to the genre or style
media or materials and their application
different technologies and their uses
techniques or methods and their application
B Well-considered conceptualisation and Some depth of knowledge of selected core Thoughtful analysis
development of imaginative or personally visual arts concepts, forms, styles, and and interpretation
relevant visual ideas. conventions. of works of art or
design from
Thorough exploration to acquire technical Some depth of knowledge and
different contexts.
skills and use media, materials, and understanding of visual arts in different
technologies. cultural, social, and/or historical contexts. Mostly clear and
consistent use of
Thoughtful documentation of creative Clear understanding of aesthetic or
visual arts language
visual thinking and/or problem-solving functional qualities in works of art or design.
to interpret and
processes.
Well-considered research, including locating respond to works
Mostly effective application of technical and appropriately acknowledging sources, and their contexts.
skills, and some sensitive use of media, exploring, experimenting, and developing
Well-considered
materials, and technologies to communicate mostly clear insights into different aspects of
evaluation of own
visual ideas in resolved work(s) of art or the visual arts.
practical work.
design.
C Considered conceptualisation and Knowledge of selected core visual arts Considered analysis
development of imaginative or personally concepts, forms, styles, and conventions and interpretation
relevant visual ideas. usually demonstrated in practical work. of two or more
works of art or
Competent exploration to acquire Appropriate knowledge and mostly clear
design from
technical skills and use media, materials, understanding of visual arts in different
different contexts.
and technologies. cultural, social, and/or historical contexts.
Generally clear use
Appropriate documentation of creative Appropriate understanding of aesthetic or
of visual arts
visual thinking and/or problem-solving functional qualities in works of art or design.
language to
processes.
Considered research, including locating and interpret and
Competent application of some technical appropriately acknowledging sources, respond to works
skills with media, materials, and technologies exploring, experimenting, and developing and their contexts.
to communicate visual ideas in resolved some insights into different aspects of the Considered
work(s) of art or design. visual arts. evaluation of own
practical work.
D Elements of conceptualisation and some Some basic knowledge of selected core visual Some basic
development of visual ideas. arts concepts, forms, styles, and conventions. consideration of at
least one work of art
Some exploration of media, materials, or Recognition of one or more elements of
or design, with
technologies. visual arts in a cultural, social, or historical
superficial reference
context.
Partial documentation of creative visual to their context.
thinking or problem-solving processes. Some recognition of aesthetic or functional
Occasional use of
qualities in works of art or design.
Partial application of technical skills in visual arts language.
developing works of art or design. Some basic research, including locating one
Some description
or more sources, with attempted
and consideration of
acknowledgment, exploring, and
own practical work.
experimenting.
E Emerging skills in the conceptualisation and Some recognition of selected core visual arts Emerging awareness
development of visual ideas. concepts, forms, or styles. of connections
between works of
Some attempted exploration of media, Limited understanding of a visual arts
art or design and
materials, or technologies. context.
their contexts.
Limited documentation of creative Emerging awareness of the need to
Emerging use of
thinking or problem-solving. understand aesthetic or functional qualities
visual arts language.
in works of art or design.
Attempted application of technical skills to
Some description of
develop a work of art or design. Attempted engagement in a directed
own practical work.
research process.
Each student undertakes an investigation into 2 portrait artists. Student’s research and
Assessment Type 3: Visual analyse the work of artists representing different cultures and contexts. In this task the
student uses appropriate terminologies and language to respond to these artists and art 10 A3 sheets of practical study, or a digital
Study
works. recording of between 3 and 4 minutes.
The student completes experimentations and portrait studies based on ideas from the artists 2, 3 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3
Weighting 40% studied. Supporting material to a maximum of 750 words if
They present a summary to demonstrate aesthetic understanding in a range of written, a maximum of 5 minutes if oral, or the
cultural contexts. This summary is an opportunity for a reflective and thorough equivalent in multimodal form.
documentation of their research and visual thinking, processes and exploration.
General Capabilities ✔ Learning Assets ✔
Literacy ✔ Research ✔
Numeracy
Proportions Activity 1:
This lesson includes key concepts, skills and Visual Arts Language relating to portraiture, prompting students to use
subject specific vocabulary in their annotations. This lesson will become the first page of the students Visual Study.
- Students to complete a proportions activity that doubles as a pre-assessment
Annotation:
Students answer the following questions based off their sketches:
Estimate the spaces between the following features:
- How far down the face are the eyes?
- Where does the hairline begin?
- How far apart are the eyes?
- Where is the nose, mouth, chin, eyebrows, etc. located in relation to each of the features?
Proportions Activity 2:
Students to use the internet to find at least 3 different websites and/or videos about drawing/painting portraits that
prescribe ratios/measurements for faces. Students to record these findings in their Visual Study folio.
Students now compare the proportions of their original sketch to the ‘prescribed’ models they found – annotating
these comments their original sketch – written in a different colour.
**Teacher to use this discussion to observe student’s confidence, understanding and how effective individual
students use their time in activity 2.
Proportions Activity 3:
Students work with a partner to complete the following:
- Students to face each other and sketch with a graphite pencil a depiction of each other’s face (A5
size). Students to be reminded to pay close attention and to use their new knowledge of
ratios/measurements of faces.
Teacher to complete facial measurement techniques on the whiteboard so students can visually see the various ways
they can complete their sketch – differentiation strategy for students who lack confidence or understanding
(Appendix 1)
*Students who show great prior knowledge of proportions and portraiture are given the opportunity to extend
themselves within this activity by:
- completing the task with a different medium.
- deliberately enhance, exaggerate or distort facial features – provide images of William Dobells work – write brief
notes regarding an explanation of their decisions.
- Students to write around this revised sketch what they have learnt about faces, proportions and
portraits more generally as a result of this exercise.
**Students to hand up this first Visual Study page to teacher – teacher to assess students’ development, knowledge
and understanding.
Students to use the following links to explore emotional portraiture examples of ways of creating emotional art.
https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/themes/expressionism/expressionist-portraits/
https://www.artsology.com/emotion-in-art.php
https://drawingacademy.com/how-to-express-emotion-and-character-through-portraits
http://annebobroffhajal.com/category/drawing/portraiture/emotion-in-portraiture/
https://digital-photography-school.com/9-tips-capture-emotion-portraits/
Exit Card:
Students to write two strategies/processes/techniques that helps an artist capture emotion on a sticky note, which
they then stick on the white board when leaving the class. Teacher to hand out sticky notes with a range of colours,
intentionally giving students from different readiness distinct colours so they can assess knowledge and
understanding after class.
Class Discussion:
What is the purpose of a portrait? Flick through the PowerPoint, look at different examples of portraits throughout
history? How has portraiture changed? What do students believe the difference is between a selfie and a self-
portrait?
Activity 2:
Using the following websites as an entry point, students to investigate portraiture as an art form and subject.
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/p/portrait
https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/learning/resources/history-portraiture
Students to create a visual timetable of portrait art over time (focusing on beginning, current developments and
major changes, trends, and in between) with brief annotations. Where possible students must reference the artworks
– using the artwork referencing system found on the Visual Arts Literacy Booklet.
Students’ timeline must include at least 10 portrait artworks from a range of the following movements:
- Ancient (Egyptian, Roman, etc)
- Medieval (Asian, European, etc)
- Court Painters or History Paintings
- Renaissance
- Baroque
- Social Realism
- Dutch Realism
- Rococo
- Impressionist
- Post-Impressionist
- Cubist
- Dada
- Surrealist
- Pop-Art
- Hyper-Realism
- Photographic Portraiture
Extension for students: not an exhaustive list, but students who wish to extend themselves can explore further.
Visual Study: Continue of Page 3: History and development of portraiture as an art form and subject matter – Lesson 3:
including a comparison of artworks from different cultural, social and/or historical contexts. Observation
Activity 1:
Teacher to complete Activity 1 with classroom discussions and contribution. Teacher to compare and complete a
Venn Diagram for the following works on the whiteboard: Julie Dowling Self-Portrait: in our country (2002) and
Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait, 1940 – Introduce the two works in a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Students to compare 2 artworks from their timeline completed in the previous lesson, using the scaffold provided in
Appendices.
Using the Venn Diagram students must identify similarities and differences between 2 artworks they select from
their timeline, encourage students to think deeper to what is obvious at first. Students should consider:
- Time, place and context in which the artwork was made.
- Subject matter.
- Media.
- Techniques.
- Processes.
Activity 1: 25 minutes
Class to watch an excerpt of Ahn Do’s ‘Brush with Fame’ through the projector – episode available on ABC iview.
Activity 2:
Students to research and complete:
A brief biography:
- Early life – born (where, when), upbringing/experiences, etc.
- Introduction to art
- Inspirations and Influences
- Intentions, beliefs, purpose for creating art
- How has Do’s life and experiences influenced his artmaking?
DIFFERENTIATION: Students who exceeded the expectations of the check in, are given the opportunity to
research and analyse a portrait artist of their own choosing.
- Students must get approval from the teacher
- Students must follow the same procedures and tasks as the rest of the class.
Students to select 1 artwork of Ahn Do’s ‘Brush with Fame’ and reference using the guide below:
- Artist
Teacher use Modonna by Dali (1958) to show class how to create both a in text reference and citation for the
reference list.
Activity 2
Students are taken through how to successfully construct an art analysis, and what a good example is constructed
like - PowerPoint. Remind students to include elements of art and design principles
DIFFERENTIATION: Students who are exploring and analysing their own artist must follow the same scaffolded
template to write an analysis
5 Lesson 1 Tuesday: 45 minutes Lesson 1:
Observation with brief feedback
Continue with Page 5 Analysis.
Remind students to get creative to show the elements and principles that they are discussing by using arrows
towards the artwork, cropped images of aspects of the artwork or sketches
Teacher to show a PowerPoint, which includes previous students’ examples of this page and a range of elements
and principles Anh Do uses in his works.
Pick 3 or more elements of art or principles of design and replicate in oil paints.
Students to think and annotate their explorations:
- How does Anh Do paint?
- What does he use to spread the paint?
- What paint does he use?
- How can students recreate a exploration painting (thumbnail of a section of the painting)?
Exit Card:
Students to complete a google form asking them to give a brief answer regarding their confidence with their visual
study and how they could be better supported.
DIFFERENTIATION – For those students ahead, they can continue on to page 7, using the PowerPoint to assist
with their learning and entry into the page’s task.
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2 Wednesday: 85 minutes Class discussion with PowerPoint
Observation with brief feedback
Visual Study Page 7: Exploration of art elements in relation to chosen works (includes documentation of creative Differentiation opportunities
visual thinking and/or problem-solving processes. Includes evaluation of your work)
Teacher to direct class through a PowerPoint on various artworks, the lesson outline, expectations and an example
of the task.
Activity
Students to find a portrait artwork (any style) from the PowerPoint, or one of their own choosing. Students to
recreate some thumbnails of the artwork and explain at least 2 elements of art and design principles shown in the
chosen image.
DIFFERENTIATION – Students can recreate the elements of art and design principles in another medium.
Visual Study Page 8: Additional Media exploration (includes documentation of creative visual thinking and/or Class discussion with PowerPoint
problem-solving processes. Includes evaluation of your work). Observation with brief feedback
Teacher to direct class through a PowerPoint which focuses on line in portraiture.
Activity 1:
Students to choose a portraiture artist who has used line with mediums such as pencil, pen, charcoal, etc.
Print off their chosen artists’ works and place into Visual Study.
Make short annotations around these images of the artists processes, techniques and mediums used.
Visual Study Page 8: Additional Media exploration (includes documentation of creative visual thinking and/or Lesson 2:
problem-solving processes. Includes evaluation of your work). Exit Cards
Observation
Students to complete Activity from the previous lesson for those who have not completed Group conferences
Differentiation opportunities
Use pencil, pen, charcoal, coloured pencils to explore and experiment these techniques and styles, documenting
thoughts as annotations.
If approved by the teacher, students may want to start Page 9, which they can do by using the Page 9 PowerPoint as
a reference.
Exit Cards:
Students to use Google forms to answer what artist they chose and briefly state what processes, techniques and
mediums the artist used.
Class to go through the PowerPoint for page 9 as a class, with the teacher highlighting the key points and
expectations of students.
Activity:
Continue with last lessons tasks, focusing on emotion and colour. Creating their own small portrait using the
techniques or style that an artist they had researched had used.
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2 Wednesday: 85 minutes Class Discussion with PowerPoint
Observation
Visual Study Page 10: Conclusions/evaluation and Bibliography One – on – one conferences
Students to be provided and to go through as a class a PowerPoint to assist to create their tenth page.
Students to use this page to demonstrate their learning of how the artists they have researched have used various
elements of art and design principles within their artwork.
Students to scan or take photos of their thumbnails that they have created that represent their learning process and
understanding of how to analyse an artwork.
Appendices 1: