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Processes for the Development of Ideas - Arts
Research and Investigation of Theme/Ideas
- Look through magazines, books, internet and collect appropriate images that may give ideas/information for a theme for art/design work. Annotate your images.
- Select the best theme and extend your research and investigation.
- Investigate how well-known artists have developed similar themes or ideas.
Development/Exploration of ideas
- Review images and artist’s work selected for research/investigation so far.
- Explore theme/ideas with a series of small exploratory sketches.
- Make further series of sketches - annotate by explaining initial ideas.
- Consider the possible presentation of theme and form – make sketches.
Experimentation with materials, techniques and equipment
- Review research, investigation and development of ideas completed so far.
- Experiment with appropriate material and techniques, explore surfaces, etc.
- Extend experimentation with the most effective/suitable materials and techniques.
- Annotate all work clearly explaining techniques/effects, etc.
Resolving ideas and presentation of work
- Commence work on your final work – e.g. Artwork, Series of Photographs or Sculpture. Make a plan for how you will use your time and what order you need to do things in.
- Work through any issues by problem-solving and trouble-shooting. It may be necessary to change your plan a bit as you go. Seek advice on your work from teachers, peers or family.
- Complete your artwork.
- Write a short artist statement to explain your ideas. Proof-read this to make sure it is clear before submission.
- Submit your final work and/or prepare it for exhibition.
