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written and visual document that is produced upon the completion of finished artworks; the student evaluates their cohesive folio and process

The evaluation statement is an essential component of Unit 4 Studio Arts that requires you to reflect on your artwork and produce an evaluation of the completed artworks. It is a written and visual statement that is produced upon completion of the finished artworks. You are required to provide visual documentation of your selected potential directions, which will be the basis for the final artworks. After the final artworks

have been completed, you are required to provide written documentation evaluating the extent to which the finished artworks reflect the selected potential directions. You evaluate the cohesive relationship between the works and the process. You are to complete the written statement after you have produced your final artworks. The written and visual statement requires you to identify and explain the reasons why particular potential directions generated from Unit 3 were selected as a basis for your final artworks. You are required to examine, reflect on and evaluate your final artworks based on the communication of ideas, the use and refinement of materials and techniques, the refinement and resolution of aesthetics and the cohesive relationship evident in your final artworks . You will also need to document how you presented your artworks to support the communication of ideas and meanings. You may explain any refocusing that may have been necessary in order to produce your final artworks and provide support material that shows evidence of refinement of various techniques and skills. The purpose of the statement is to enable you to examine and reflect on your finished artworks based on the key knowledge and skills as stated in the Studio Arts Study Design.

Figure 13.1 Mireille Stahle. drypoint etching, watercolour and hand stitching on rag paper

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13.1 What to include in 13.2 Writing an an evaluation statement evaluation document The Studio Arts Study Design sets out the key knowledge and key skills you must include in the focus, reflection and evaluation statement. You are to provide a written and visual document that covers all the key knowledge and key skills as stated in the Study Design: • •

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Discuss the subject matter and focus of the folio. Identify and discuss how potential directions have contributed to the final artworks. Provide visual evidence of selected potential directions . Explain any further refinements to potential directions. Reflect on how the final artworks effectively communicate your aims and ideas. Analyse how the final artworks successfully realise the communication of your ideas. Discuss the relationships between the final artworks. Discuss how materials and techniques were applied in the final artworks. Explain how aesthetic qualities were

As previously stated, the evaluation statement is a written and visual document that is produced after the completion of the final artworks. It is strongly recommended that you research other students' statements in order to gain an understanding of the various approaches taken. This section explains the evaluation statement in more depth, and provides sample student responses.

resolved in the final artworks. Provide an explanation of any refocusing used to produce the final artworks. • Provide visual support materials that demonstrate the refinement of techniques and skills. • Discuss the final presentation of the cohesive artworks. • Use appropriate art terminology. •

Rgure 13.2 Mireille Stahle, drypoint etching, watercolour and hand stitching on rag paper

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Describe the focus and subject matter of the folio You are required to reflect on the original focus and subject matter as discussed in the exploration proposal and to clarify the direction that you took.

Throughout my design process, I explored the human form. In particular, I focused on the female form and how it has been represented throughout art history. By exploring the female form, I also examined the perceptions and roles of woman in society. For my Unit 4 folio, I refined my focus by concentrating on the various roles women have taken on, emotionally, psychologically and physically.

Identify and discuss how potential directions have contributed to th final artworks You are required to identify the potential directions created in the Unit 3 design process, both in written and visual form. It is a good idea to identify the selected potential direction in the form of a photograph within the written statement. Once you have identified the potential direction, you must discuss how the work best reflected your ideas and focus. In consultation with your teacher, you must carefully choose the most appropriate potential directions to ensure that a cohesive folio is presented.

I selected potential direction number 6 as one of my final artworks.I chose this potential direction because it best reflected my exploration ofthe psychological nature of space and cities. This series of photographs represents the intangible and elusive nature of space and I believe that they effectively communicate to the viewer the confronting and foreboding elements of space.

Figure 13.3 Belle Young (studentl. drypoint etching

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Figur e 13.4 CamillaCouns el (student). Duratran and MDF

Provide visual evidence of the potential directions

Explain any further refinements to potential directions

You are to provide visual evidence of your potential directions in various forms . Visual material can be in the form of photographs, diagrams, drawings or sketches.

Once the final artworks have been completed, you are required to explain whether any further refinements were necessary in order to produce the final artworks.

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I selected potential direction number 2 to be a part of my folio because it effectively represented my idea of connection. I produced this work using charcoal and collage. Although the image is interesting, I felt that I needed to alter the composition slightly as I wanted the viewer to feel instantly connected to the work. I decided to crop the image further and reduce the scale in order to create a sense of intimacy.

Reflect on how the final artworks effectively communicate your aims and ideas You are required to examine, r eflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of your final artworks in terms of their comm unication of your ideas and aims.

My final artworks effectively communicate my interest in nature. The three final artworks cohesively illustrate my fascination with the patterns and textures evident within the natural world. The three folio works explore the idea of nature as being subjected to seasonal change and the weathering process. The tactile quality of the works created by the use of found objects effectively communicates the idea of the found object as a worthy subject matter in art.

Analyse how the final artworks realise the communication of your ideas Your folio should demonstrate a realisation of your communication of ideas. You are required to reflect on your ideas and how these have been met in your final artworks. You need to clearly discuss the relationship between the final artworks.

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I believe that my final artworks demonstrate a sound realisation of my ideas. My work communicates the ideas of fragmentation and decay through the use of photomontage and collage. This enabled me to juxtapose various images in a fragmented and random manner.

Discuss the relationships evident between the final artworks You should clearly identify t he r elationship evident between your final artworks . The relationship c an be defined as th e theme, focus and subject-matter, concept, ideas, materials and techniques and/or artform/s. You should clearly establish the links and highlight th e cohesive aspects of the finished a rtwor ks.

Each of my folio works is linked through subject matter and artform. My focus and subject matter, which is based on the idea of adolescence and mass media, is consistent in all three final works. My final folio has achieved a further sense of cohesion by using the one artform, photography. Each artwork is linked by advertising images and texts that bombard teenagers. The use of photography further reinforces the concept of mass media and its ability to engage and influence our thought processes.

Discuss how materials and techniques were applied in the final artworks You should clearly state what materials and techniques were used in the finished art works . You need to present a detailed description of the process and the application of various mat erials and techniques. You should use corr ect art

terminology when discussing the process. You should also explain how you resolved technical difficulties in the final artworks .

In my first finished artwork, I used black acrylic paint and 9esso on cam/as. I applied the acrylic paint in a random manner all over the canvas, lea(lintJ netJati(le areas on the surface. Once the acrylic paint dried, I then applied gesso using a variety. of palette knives. I used a variety of widths and sizes in order to create intricate textures with the gesso. The palette knife was my main tool in creating various textures. I found that I needed to continually step away from the canvas to evaluate my work. Because the nature of my technique required me to work close to the canvas, I needed to move back from the canvas in order to evaluate the effectiveness of my preferred technique. I applied the gesso thickly in some areas, whereas in other parts the gesso was applied in a fairly flat and even manner. I found that the thinner and more flexible palette knives enabled me to manipulate the gesso more easily. One aspect that I found very challenging was the scale of the work and the time commitment. The work was of a large scale and I didn't anticipate the amount of time it would take me to complete the work. -CAMILLA COUNSEL

Explain how aesthetic qualities were resolved in the final artworks You are required to discuss various art elements and design principles when discussing the aesthetic qualities evident in your finished artworks. You should clearly explain the aesthetic qualities that are important in your final folio. You should use

the correct art terminology when discussing the art elements and design principles.

Aesthetically, I want my work to convey a sense of disarray and discord for the viewer. Through the use of harsh lines and juxtaposing, garish colour, I believe that the work effectively exudes these qualities. The harsh and jarring lines were very important in my final artworks and I found that I had to refine my skill in slicing thin slits into the canvas. I found, through trial and error, that by using a professional cutting knife and by securing the flat canvas firmly onto a secure surface, I was able to resolve the technical aspect of the work well.

Discuss the final presentation of the cohesive artworks You are required to discuss the various ways you intend to present your finished artworks. In consultation with your teacher, you should decide on the most effective way to present your artworks. Artworks can be presented in a multitude of ways, and it is recommended that you take the time to plan this very carefully. You are encouraged to visit a range of galleries and/or search the internet to gain an understanding of how artists choose to present their work. It is important that you consult with your teachers when deciding on the presentation of your artworks. Looking through art magazines such as Art and Australia, exhibition catalogues and contemporary art books is a great way to learn about presentation methods. When presenting your work, you should consider the theme and aesthetic qualities evident in the finished artworks. For example, if your work is based on the concept of fragmentation, you may choose to scatter your artworks along a blank wall to enhance the mood. Equally, you may be interested in reflections and deceptions

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and opt to present your work alongside some glasses and distorted mirrors. Using sound -for instance, conversations, traffic noise or music - is another effective tool in presenting a cohesive folio. If your folio is based on transport, you may choose to present your work attached to car doors, hub caps, or road signs against the sound of cars and trucks. Using found objects, sound, lighting and props can be effective in creating cohesion in the folio. You should consider the scale of the work, framing options (glass framing is not encouraged unless it contributes to the communication of ideas), materials and display options available to you. Presentation of artworks does not need to be expensive. Some of the most effective methods of presentation are the imaginative ones.

I decided to present my finished artworks as a series of oil paintings on canvas (a total of 15 canvases, Ranging from 5 x 5 em to 60 x 40 em). I used a combination of square, oval and rectangular canvases, randomly placing them against a large white wall. The works are presented as a series of scattered thoughts, effectively communicating the concept of fragmentation and disconnection.

Use appropriate art terminology You should use correct art terminology when discussing materials and techniques, the focus and subject-matter of your folio, aesthetic qualities, art elements and design principles, communication of ideas and the presentation of cohesive artworks.

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Provide an explanation of any refocusing used to produce the finished artworks You may need to refocus during the production of your final artworks for various reasons. You may need to alter the scale or the format of the work due to time constraints. You may alter the size of an image or present it differently in order to effectively communicate your ideas.

I initially planned to produce two drawings of my father as a diptych; however, I decided that there were other images of my father that I equally liked. I decided to reduce the size of my drawings and complete five smaller artworks rather than two larger ones.

Provide visual support materia j that show the refinement of techniques and skills You are to provide visual support materials in terms of photographs, photocopies, diagrams and/or sketches that demonstrate the refinement of various techniques and skills....