2003
SUBJECT REFERENCE: VISUAL ART 2.2
“Pacific Structure”
Student Instructions Sheet
In this task you will generate and develop ideas for a sculpture. You will use a study of artists’ works to clarify ideas using techniques and conventions appropriate to sculpture. You will need to provide evidence showing how this has been done through drawings, maquettes and a finished sculpture.
Task 1: Selecting your Structure.
Structure : Something constructed, The configuration of elements that make a whole. You have approximately 8 hours of classroom and homework time to complete this task.
In this task, you will be required to select a structure, which has particular significance to you. It would be best if this structure is familiar to you, possibly in your local area and has some importance for you personally. You could choose a Traditional Fale Samoa , a Waka/ Canoe, or a Whare Whakairo. Your teacher will discuss with the class the importance of some Pacific structures easily accessible to you and there will be a class trip to see some. This may help to clarify your own ideas.
Study the resources provided and any other appropriate resources that you have found which depict a variety of Pacific structures. In addition to the resources provided by your teacher collect and document at least four different views of the structure you have chosen. Documentation can be in the form of photos, digital images or drawings from a site visit.
In your journal produce a related series of at least 6 sketches, A4 in size that show a selected structure type and construction methods or features.
Each sketch must demonstrate at least two of the following pictorial devices.
Suggested media: pencil, ink, charcoal, collage, paint. Look closely at how sculptors use drawing to develop ideas; Robert Stackhouse is an excellent and well documented example.
Task 2: Generate ideas based on the study of Artist Models.
You have approximately 6 hours of classroom and homework time to complete this task.
Produce a series of four related drawings from stated resources that analyse how at least two artists have used, shown or demonstrated structures in their work. At least one artist chosen must use a structure similar to the one you have selected.
Your drawings must show the following information:
- depth and space
- light and Shadow
- compositional devices
- application of media
- construction/ material notes.
Use notes alongside your drawings where appropriate.
Suggested media: pencil, ink, charcoal, collage, paint.
Task 3: Generate, Develop and Clarify your own Sculpture
You have approximately 8 hours of classroom and homework time to complete this task.
Using the information you have gained in Tasks 1 & 2, and your chosen structure as selected in Task 1, produce a series of 3 or more maquettes to develop and clarify your ideas for a final sculpture.
(a) Drawing: Make a sequence of drawings exploring ideas for how your sculpture could look. Base your ideas on the structure you have chosen and your Artist models
(b) Maquettes: Make 3 or more preparatory maquettes approximately 1/3 cubic metre to clarify your ideas on spatial devices, construction methods and sculptural conventions. Include references to your original structure. The maquettes may be made from any appropriate materials such as card, paper, lightweight cane, raffia or wire
Task 4: Generate Sculpture Outcome
You have approximately 8 hours of classroom and homework time to complete this task.
• Select your best ideas from your drawing sequence and maquettes.
• Identify areas that you need to make improvements in such as construction techniques or concept/design.
• Once you have analysed your own developments and clearly understood the artist models you can proceed with making your final sculpture, no larger than 1cubic metre in size, made with appropriate and more permanent materials such as cane, coir, wood, sheet metal, wire etc.
Your submission should show:
• Reference to your selected structure
• How other artists have informed your work
• How you have clarified your response to the subject matter
