Compare and Contrast

Assessment type: Analysis

Conditions: Time for the task: 60 minutes

Completion: Timed in-class, under test conditions

Task weighting: 17.5%

Task 2 – Unit 3 – Commentaries

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Task 6 – Unit 4 – Point of View

Analysis – Compare and contrast essay (40 marks)

This assessment task is modelled on Section Two of the WACE written examination paper and is designed to provide you with opportunities to prepare for that examination.

The comparative images provided will be familiar to you if you have participated in the in-class critical analysis lesson where you will prepare supporting notes to assist you in writing your final response in a follow-up lesson.

What you will need to do;

In responding to the question given, take into account the following:

• analysis of artworks using critical analysis frameworks (STICI)

• reference to visual language (elements and principles of art)

• use of art terminology to comment on the artworks

• discussion of formal organisation (composition)

• identifying multiple meaning, values and beliefs communicated in the artworks

• identifying formal, stylistic and technical elements which contribute to the function or messages in the artworks

• discussion of the artists’ intentions in terms of contextual factors and influences.

In your essay, refer to specific features of the artwork and offer a variety of interpretations, to support and justify your opinion.