A.S 3.2 and 3.3

** STUDENT CHECKLIST **

Achievement Standard: 91448: Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to printmaking.  Credits: 4

Achievement standard: 91453: Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established printmaking practice.  Credits: 4 

PROGRESS CHECK:                          Week 5 Term 1

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1:     Week 10 Term 1

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2:     Week 5 Term 2

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 3:     Week 10 Term 2

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 4:     Week 5 Term 3

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT  for 91448:      Week 8 Term 3 (during practice exams)

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT  for 91453:      Week 1 Term 4 

Assessment conditions for level 3 printmaking internal standards

Assessment Statements

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Work developed for these assessments is aimed to be utilised on Board One and Two of your folio. Works should develop systematically, with fluency in the development of ideas and subject matter.

TASK 1: PROPOSAL

A. Writing a Proposal (2 hours + homework)

Using the template provided write a proposal that will outline the theme of the work you will undertake this year including specific conceptual or visual features that interest you. You will need to identify links you will make to established practise including specific conventions, techniques and processes.

Printmaking Techniques include (but are not limited to):

Woodcut, aquatint, collotype, etching, engraving, dry point, screen print, mono print, transfer, multimedia, lithography, letterpress, dig glyph, intaglio, hatching, mezzotint, graffito, relief print, stamp, digital processes, stencil, proof, edition, registration, embossing, line, tone, texture, pattern.

Pictorial and conceptual conventions include (but are not limited to):

Abstract, figurative, floral, cubist, minimal, decorative, narrative, post-modern, still life, vanitas, landscape, metaphorical, symbolic, portrait, expressive, gestural, hard edge, op, pop, political, historical, cultural, pattern making, surrealist, dada, grunge, street, bombing, graffiti, animation (eg Kentridge), perspective, grid, montage, morphing, juxtaposition (colour/image), monochrome, reflection, rotation, repetition.

Outcome – 1 x A3 Page – Proposal Sheet

OPEN PROPOSAL DOCUMENT

TASK 2: RESEARCH

A. Artist Model Research (4 hours + homework)

Investigate specific established practise that interests you. Select three Artist Models to investigate, they should have differing styles or techniques (for example etching, engraving, aquatint, woodcut, screen print, collograph, multimedia etc). 

Collect a selection of relevant images (at least three) of each artist’s work (discuss with the teacher if you are unsure about your choices). 

Choose one of the three works and use the provided Artist Analysis sheet to comment on the following - Themes/Ideas, PPMT (Processes, Procedures, Materials and Techniques) and Formal Elements. 

TASK 3: RESOURCES

A. Collecting Resources (2 hours + homework)

Generate and collate imagery to work from. Brainstorm sources of imagery/subject matter. Take/find at least 30 images, ensuring each image is different. Focusing on fine details such as texture, pattern and line and also images capturing the whole of your subject matter. 

B. Detailed Drawings (5 hours + homework)

You will also complete three detailed pen or pencil drawings from any of your chosen images on either A4 or A5.

Outcome – 2 x A3 pages of imagery, 3 x pencil drawings A4 or A5 

TASK 4: PLANNING

A. Begin Planning

Explore the compositional, pictorial and stylistic conventions of your selected artist models. For each artist model generate two drawings exploring their pictorial conventions and or formal elements, using your own imagery as subject matter. You will be using these drawings to produce plates so ensure they provide appropriate detail.

*Annotate each of your drawings, reflecting on links to both your artist models and chosen theme.

Outcome – 6 x A5 concept drawings 

TASK 5: GENERATING IDEAS

A. Producing plates and printing (10 lessons + Homework)

From your above developmental drawings, prepare and create 4-6 A5/A4 plates and print them onto A4/A3 paper.  Consider carefully which technique and media is most appropriate for each drawing. Use techniques and media that are also appropriate to your artist models and helps to reflect and communicate your theme effectively. For example if you have completed a Ballpoint pen drawing you may choose to use etching as your technique to explore the formal element of thin lines.

Outcome – 4-6 x A5/A4 prints

B. Evaluation

When complete, evaluate the success of your prints. Identify strengths and weaknesses and options for further development of work towards the remainder of this assessment and folio work. You should update your Proposal Sheet with your new ideas/artist models etc.

ARTWORK EVALUATION SHEET

TASK 6: EXTENDING IDEAS

A. Combining artist model ideas/techniques

Select and combine your most successful ideas in a series of three drawings. Carefully consider the pictorial ideas of the three artists explored in earlier parts. Make a series of 4-5 drawings that reflect the ongoing decision-making and selection of pictorial ideas. These may include composition, media, technique, colour, space, light, line, scale, picture depth, surface manipulation, and mark making.

Outcome – 4-5 x drawings

B. Produce prints

Produce a minimum of 3 plates based on the drawings from this task. The prints should demonstrate your ability to apply particular characteristics within printmaking and your extension of ideas due to your analysis and evaluation of previous works.

Outcome 3x A5/A4 prints

C. Evaluation

When complete, evaluate the success of your prints. Identify strengths and weaknesses and options for further development of work. You should consider how you could regenerate ideas from previous work and artist models. You can also utilise feedback from peer assessment. Again update your Proposal Sheet with your new and/or regenerated ideas/artist models etc.

TASK 7: REGENERATE IDEAS

A. Artist Research

Investigate 2 additional artists who use multiple print media from the list below. You may choose a different artist model from the list provided if it gets approved by your teacher (use Pinterest to help you).

Collect a selection of relevant images (at least three) of each artist’s work (discuss with the teacher if you are unsure about your choices). 

Choose one of the each of the artists works and use the provided Artist Analysis sheet to comment on the following - Themes/Ideas, PPMT (Processes, Procedures, Materials and Techniques) and Formal Elements. 

Suggested Artist Models: Nicola Lopez, Alice Jarry, Robert Rauschenberg, Lynn Bailey, Kate Coolahan, Romare Bearden, Pat Perry, Swoon, John Pule

Arrange a time with your teacher to have a one to one discussion about the development of your ideas and use of your new artist model before starting the next task.

Outcome – 1 x A3 image collection, 1 x A3 Artist model analysis for each artist

B. Print plans/templates x 2 A4/A3

Select and combine ideas from the above mixed media artists and previous artist models into individual multi media drawings that can be used as templates for prints. Use media that is appropriate to your chosen techniques. Make annotations around your plans discussing how they connect to your artist models through technical and pictorial conventions.

Outcome – 2 x A4/A3 print plans

C. Producing plates and printing (10 lessons + Homework)

From your print plans, prepare and create two A4/A3 final artworks. You will be using multiple media which are influenced by your chosen artist models, technical, pictorial and conceptual conventions.

You are expected to print each of your two A4/A3 artworks between 3-4 times. Each time you add another layer, experiment with placement of the plates and colours used.

From your 3-4 prints per artwork, you need to select your two most successful prints to present as final works. You will then use your other 2-4 other prints as extension experiments.

Outcome - 2 x final artworks

D. Presenting your work

From the work produced throughout this assessment select a series of works to present on a two panel folio board. This will include drawings and prints, showing a systematic development of ideas.

Outcome - 2 x A1 folio board

E. Final Evaluation

Complete a final evaluation based the body of work you have produced. Ensure you comment on how you have regenerated work based on the decisions you have made throughout the printmaking process.

*Annotations

Brainstorming, mind maps, thumbnails, media explorations, use of masking, chine collé and hand colouring compositional studies are all useful strategies to enable you to clarify your ideas. Include annotations and evaluative comments for each work that show your on-going critical analysis of their strengths and weaknesses.

For these notes you may consider.

• How well the images communicate the ideas identified in your proposal

• Any features that limit or interfere with this communicative objective

• Any ways to improve the work in terms of composition, imagery, and/or technical devices

• New artist models and/or printmaking conventions that can further extend your ideas.