Assignment 4: Human Form

Assignment 4: Human FormAssignment guidance: The subject/ theme for this assignment should be based on ‘Human Form’.

● Prior to starting this final ‘assessed’ outcome, during lessons you will/ should

have produced a series of studies, sketch’s, drawings and outcomes, of the

human figure.

● It is important that your work for this assignment demonstrates your knowledge

and understanding of basic human figure ‘structure’ and ‘proportion.

● In your sketchbook/ journal ‘prep’ or ‘practice’ pieces should be completed to

allow you opportunity to develop, and explore a range of possible outcomes. This

exploration could include:○ Subject matter - What you will base your work on/ about.○ Media - The chosen material(s) you intend to use for your final work, such

as charcoal, chalk, pastel, paint etc.○ Scale/ composition - How big will your work be, and a range of possible

layouts.

● You will receive more marks for using:

○ A ‘full’ range of tone, appropriately with clear knowledge and

understanding of ‘light’ (cause/ effect)○ Good structure and proportion.○ Attention to detail(s).

○ A considered and effective background.○ Clear links to your development work/ intentions.

● This assignment is to be done on a large (A1 (size) minimum) canvas, consider

making your own ‘LARGE’ canvas, ask your teacher for assistance with this.● Try to ensure that your work is linked to the work of another artist, either

by ‘subject’, ‘style’ or ‘theme’.● Produce evidence inside your journal/ sketchbook to show that you have

explored possible artists, relevant to your work/ idea.● Read the Assessment Objectives carefully to ensure you know how your work

will be marked by clicking on the ‘AFL’ button on the assignment page.● Use techniques that you have learnt in class to help your work develop using

good basic structure.

Assignment 4: Human Form TIPS:

● Visit our online ‘Art Gallery’ to see more examples.● Visit a ‘real’ gallery or exhibition for inspiration and help with your ideas.● Go to our YouTube page, and watch the demo’s/ tutorials. ● Plan your assignment carefully using your sketchbook to write/ explain, and

illustrate your intentions and ideas. ● Take time to assess your work as it progresses and make changes where

appropriate. ● Record your work as it develops. Take a series of photographs that captures

your work from start to finish. Present these photographs in your journal/

sketchbook, to provide evidence for AO2 and AO3 (Assessment Objectives).

Assignment 4: Human Form Do you have a smart phone?If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help you with this assignment.All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one of readers below:

● http://reader.kaywa.com● http://get.beetagg.com● http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp● http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n80/phone-software/smartphone● For iPhone users. Go to iTunes and search for: QR Code reader

Once you have a reader/ app on your smart phone. Simply take a quick snap of the code(s) below, and you will be redirected to the required resource, directly on your phone.

AFL: Assessment for Learning.● Learn about the assessment objectives.

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eGallery:● Take a look at some examples of work for this assignment.

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YouTube:● Go to the Visual Arts YouTube channel and watch some

amazing drawing tutorials.

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BritArt Calendar:● Keep up to date, and stay organised.

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Colour Prints:● Request Colour print outs here.

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Weblinks:● A set of useful weblinks

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Visual Arts FB page:

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Twitter:● Follow us on twitter and keep up to date with news and

events.

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