Exam Prep Pt1
The mock exam due date is...
Week 9, Friday.
What term do the final examinations take place?
Term 4
Name all four contexts in Vis Art.
Contemporary, personal, cultural and/or formal contexts.
Does the application of elements of art and principles of design in an artwork help to communicate ideas?
Yes
What is the weight or percentage of the exam?
25%
Who marks the Vis Art external assessment examination?
QCAA markers
Define a "viewpoint" in terms of essay writing.
A viewpoint is a stance or judgement in response to the exam question, supported by evidence from the stimulus.
E.g Miss' viewpoint on contemporary art is that it must have sentimental, personal, cultural or formal value to be effective and/or moving. An artwork of a banana taped to a wall does not have value as it is too vague.
How many marking criteria's are there in your exam?
6
Conditions: Exam consists of ___ piece of paper, and a choice of selecting ___ out of ___ extended response questions.
Conditions: Exam consists of ONE piece of paper, and a choice of selecting ONE out of TWO extended response questions.
The essay type you will write your response in is an _______ essay.
The essay type you will write your response in is an ANALYTICAL essay.
What is "visual language" in art?
Visual language in art refers to the way artists use elements like color, line, shape, form, texture, and composition to communicate ideas and emotions
What's the difference between a personal context and a contemporary context?
the contemporary context, which informs the analysis of past and present artwork through a lens of 21st century art ideas and issues.
the personal context, which informs the analysis of emotions, sensory experiences, personal philosophy, beliefs and ideas that are reflected in artworks
What does “appropriation” in Visual Art mean? Consider how Art as Alternate encouraged students to apply the idea of “appropriating” to create a resolved body of work.
Appropriation refers to the practice of artists intentionally borrowing, reinterpreting, or transforming existing images, objects, or styles from other artists, cultures, or periods.
Finish the sentence: Students needed to express a ______ and support it by selecting and comparing ____ contemporary artworks from the stimulus book
Finish the sentence: Students needed to express a VIEWPOINT/idea and support it by selecting and comparing TWO contemporary artworks from the stimulus book
What are "visual conventions" in art?
Visual conventions in art are the established, traditional, and culturally accepted ways of representing forms and ideas in artworks.
E.g indigenous artists TRADITIONALLY use colour schemes inspired by natural landscapes (yellow, red, orange, brown etc) as well as dot work to finalise an artwork.
What's the difference between cultural contexts and formal contexts?
the cultural context informs the analysis of the social influences and representations of time, place, politics, purpose, ethnicity, gender and spiritual and secular beliefs on artwork.
the formal context informs the analysis of formal visual art elements and principles, the application of materials and techniques, the stylistic qualities relative to historical periods or iconology seen in artworks.
Define how one can “decode” an artwork? Consider ways or strategies can the audience use to “decode” a meaning behind an artwork.
By analysing and understanding the symbolism, elements and principles of art (colours, shapes, patterns etc.), as well as influences of other artists on a work of art.
How do both local and internationally recognised artists use “appropriation” to create a body of work?
Artists applying their own "appropriation" before creating an artwork involves recontextualising existing artworks, objects, or ideas within a new artistic framework, often prompting reflection on issues of authorship, originality, and the artist's selected context.
APPROPRIATION IS NOT COPYING IF YOU APPROPRIATE MULTIPLE ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES AND APPLY YOUR OWN ARTISTIC/INDIVIDUAL FLARE.
Define the difference between "non-literal" and "literal" meaning in art.
literal meaning refers to a direct representation of a subject (e.g Van Gogh's vibrant sunflowers are painted in a vase)
non-literal meaning, also known as symbolic meaning, goes beyond to convey deeper ideas, emotions, or concepts. (e.g The sunflower might symbolise loss, loneliness, or fading hope)
What does "insightful" mean in the context of creating insightful literal/non-literal meanings in an artwork?
Showing understanding of complex interrelationships of visual language, expression and context, informed by observation.