Section 1- Information
Section 1- Information
Section One: (30 minutes)
There will be 2 questions (15 minutes per question)
You must answer BOTH Questions.
Typically, worth 20% of the Exam overall
Section 1- Example Questions
Using art terminology, describe the use of the elements and principles of art in the artwork.
Using art terminology, describe how the media in the artwork, depicts a domestic interior through the application of the elements and principles of art.
The principles of art include emphasis, movement, rhythm, repetition, pattern, balance, contrast and unity. Using art terminology, explain the selective application of the principles of art in the artwork.
Describe how the artist has applied two elements and two principles of art in the art piece. Use art terminology in your response.
Using art terminology, describe how the artist has utilised the elements and principles of art to compose their sculpture.
Explain how the artist has utilised four elements of art to create their artwork. Use art terminology in your response.
Using art terminology, discuss how the artist has utilised the principles of movement, unity, repetition, contrast and balance in their site-specific artwork.
Section 1: Response Method
In section one of the Exam, when discussing and analysing the use of Elements & Principles in an artwork, you must consider these 4 Key Points: What, Where, How & Why
WHAT - Identify the element or principle being used.
- Clearly, state which element (e.g., line, colour, texture) or principle (e.g., balance, emphasis, movement) you are discussing.
- Be specific about the type (e.g., bold, curvilinear, monochromatic).
WHERE - Describe where the element or principle is located in the artwork.
- Point out the specific areas of the artwork where the element or principle is evident.
- Use spatial references like "foreground," "background," "upper-left corner," etc.
HOW - Explain how the element or principle is applied.
- Discuss the method or technique used by the artist to create the element or principle.
- Include details about materials, tools, or compositional techniques.
WHY - Analyse why the artist used the element or principle and its effect on the viewer.
- Explain how it contributes to the overall mood or composition of the artwork.
- Identify how it supports the interaction between different elements or principles in the art piece.
Section 1- Revision
Know your Elements & Principles by heart.
No Introduction or Conclusion required- These are ONLY REQUIRED in the Extended Response sections (Section Two & Section 3).
You should only spend 15 minutes on each question.
The question is asking about Elements & Principles NOT the Meaning & Purpose. UNLESS IT STATES OTHERWISE.
Discuss as many Elements & Principles as possible (UNLESS IT STATES OTHERWISE) - WHAT, WHERE, HOW and WHY
Read the questions carefully.
- What elements & principles is the question asking you to write about?
- Is the question asking you to comment on how the media helps depict the message?
- Is the question asking you to comment on how the title helps depict the message?