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For B. Critical Investigation you are researching artists, art movements, periods etc. to see how it can help inform your own work.
Every critical investigation should connect to your journey in some way.
Critical investigations can be in the idea development stage (taking inspiration from art), experimentation (trying out techniques other artists are using), show your planning for exhibition (investigation of curation at an art gallery), etc.
Critical investigations relate closely to what you will do in your Comparative Study, on a different/smaller level. See the CS pages for more help.
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At the highest level on the rubric:
"The work shows in-depth critical investigation, clearly communicating a secure and insightful awareness of how this investigation has impacted upon the student’s own developing practices and intentions. "
Some questions to consider:
Why are you interested in this artist?
Include a (short) bio-Where they are from/live/work, what medium they work in, what their message is/impact on you/the world
What is the personal relevance of the artist/artwork to you?
What is the cultural/historical relevance of the artist/artwork?
Discuss how you are going to use this artist's ideas/techniques to inspire your artwork
Artist Discussion:
For artists, you should discuss:
Historical Significance
Cultural Signifiance
Artistic/Stylisitic Significance
Artwork Analysis:
You should deeply analyze at least one artwork. Feldman's Analysis is a good tool for analysis.
Describe
Analyze
Interpret
Evaluate
Artwork Recreation:
It is wise to replicate an artwork or a section of an artwork so that you can understand the techniques used and use them in your own work.
Personal Relevance:
Discuss how the artist/artwork relates to you and how it inspires/influences your artwork.
Note from examiner: "Strong candidates had clearly researched artists that were of personal interest to them, not just those suggested by the teacher. Weaker candidates included artists that they like or had seen in a museum but did not connect to their own work."
Here are some examples of critical investigation screens:
Here are some examples of critical investigation screens:
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