AVI3M Culminating Task

Meaningful
Mixed Media
Your Task:
For the project portion of your culminating mark, you will create a mixed media artwork with a message.
You can use any media available in class. This task is worth 20% of your final mark.
Due: January 22th.

Steps:
1. Planning and Focusing
Brainstorm & Research
Document your thinking/research in your sketchbook and save your reference images (you will add them to
your portfolio before beginning your artwork).
a) Choose a subject, issue, or theme you are passionate about.
b) Research how other artists portray your topic and explore how artists use mixed media. Also, research
images you may want to use for reference.
c) Decide how you will portray your chosen topic in an artwork. Use brainstorming, concept webs, and/or
group discussions to formulate original artwork concepts. Consider the following questions:
• How might you combine alternative and traditional media?
• How can you affect a viewer’s impression of your work by altering the materials, techniques, or
media?
• What type of symbols might you use to enhance your message?
• How might you use conventions such as juxtaposition or exaggeration?
d) Decide which media will be best suited for the project and what techniques you plan to use.

Sketches & Practice

Create several sketches in your sketchbook exploring composition. Practice with your media before beginning
your final piece. Explore various techniques and how you will integrate your media.

Planning Critique
Participate in a planning critique in a small group. Discuss your plan and give others feedback on their plans.
Remember to use art terminology! Reflect and then revise your plan in response to feedback you receive.

Portfolio
Create a Mixed Media page on your digital portfolio for this project. Under the heading “Planning and
Focusing” add the following:
• the creative process guide includes research and brainstorming notes
• images you used to inspire and direct your project (other artists’ work that inspired your ideas and
reference images)
• your planning sketches exploring composition
• your media and technique practice
2. Creation
Create your art piece. Revise your work based on feedback and reflection. Use all the class time given.

3. Critical Analysis
Use your knowledge of art terminology and the elements and principles of design to complete a thorough and
thoughtful critical analysis of your artwork. You can write your response using the prompts below or use the
question sheet on Edsby.

Describe
Use descriptive words to describe what the viewer sees when looking at your artwork. Imagine that you are
describing every detail to a person who cannot see it. What is the subject matter? What media and
techniques did you use?

Analyze
Describe how you used the elements and principles of design to create an effective composition. Discuss
how you used at least two elements and one principle in your response. Also include what composition
technique(s) you used.

Interpret
What message did you portray in your artwork? Describe how you manipulated some of the elements and
principles of design to emphasize your message. Explain what inspired you to create an artwork based on
this message.

Assess
How did you revise your planned artwork as a result of experimentation with media and techniques? In
what ways does your completed work differ from your original version?

Explain how your artwork is successful. Consider the following:

• how well you conveyed your message
• the stylistic qualities
• your skill with your chosen media and techniques

Based on the list above, explain what parts of the artwork you might change to increase their effectiveness.

Possible Media:
• pencil • printmaking • coloured pencils
• charcoal • collage • pastels
• fabric • ink • paint (acrylic, oil,
watercolour)
 Evaluation
Expectation
A1 The Creative Process (Thinking)
use various strategies to generate, explore,
and elaborate on ideas and to develop and
revise detailed plans for the creation of
artworks (A1.1)
apply the appropriate stages of the creative
process to produce and revise artwork (A1.2)
document each stage of the creative process in
a portfolio (A1.3)
A2 The Elements and Principles of Design
(Application)
apply the elements and principles of design to
express personal feelings and emotions, or
their personal perspective on issues related to
social justice or the environment (A2.1/2)
A3 Production and Presentation (Application)
Explore a range of traditional and current
materials, technologies, techniques, and tools
used by visual artists (A3.2)
demonstrate appropriate ways to prepare your
artwork for presentation (A3.3)
C2 Conventions and Techniques (Knowledge)
demonstrate an understanding of conventions
and techniques used in the creation of visual
art works (C2.1, C2.2)
B1 The Critical Analysis Process
(Communication)
demonstrate an understanding of the critical
analysis process by examining, interpreting,
evaluating, and reflecting on your work (B1)
C1 Terminology (Knowledge)
demonstrate an understanding of, and use
correct terminology when referring to,
elements, principles, and other components
related to visual arts (C1.1, C1.2)
C3 Responsible Practices (Application)
demonstrate an understanding of responsible
practices related to visual arts (C3.2)
Level
Success Criteria
Planning & Focusing
 the creative process guide includes research ideas (topics,
mixed media artists)
 create a variety of rough sketches exploring subject matter
and composition
 participate in group critique and make use of feedback
 explore media and techniques (practice)
 add your notes, sketches, research, and practice to your
portfolio
Revision
 final artwork shows evidence of thoughtful revision
Final Artwork
 composition demonstrates understanding of the elements
and principles of design
 artwork is effective, original, and creative
 artwork effectively communicates a message
 skillfully use techniques associated with your media
 skillfully combine two media
 demonstrate an understanding of the standards and
conventions for presenting artwork
 artwork shows attention to detail and reflects the class time
given
Critical Analysis
 deconstruct the visual content and the use of elements and
principles of design in your artwork
 interpret, evaluate, and reflect on your work
Art Terminology
 use art terminology (including the elements and principles
of design) correctly and appropriately (proposal, critique,
critical analysis)
Responsible Practices
 demonstrate responsible use of art materials, studio time,
and studio space