Y9 Natural Forms

SGBIS Art, Design & Technology Investigation, Extension & Challenge Unit Year 9 Art, Design & Technology:

Natural Forms

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Natural Forms – Mixed & Multi Media Description of the project: This is a mixed and multi-media project in which you will begin by carefully investigating and observing the shapes, patterns, lines and forms of natural objects including plants, skulls and flowers.

You will then go on to develop creative and imaginative outcomes in media including batik, lino printing, collage, sculpture and animation influenced by the work of artists particularly including William Morris & Gina Triplett.

Products/outcomes Over the entire term you will produce a range of exciting, creative and experimental work in your sketchbooks and also on a larger scale. The main outcomes (finished things) will include: Large observational drawings in graphite, pencil and paint.

Detailed, carefully presented research pages explaining the life and work of relevant artists, particularly including William Morris & Gina Triplett.

Work in batik on fabric – based on imaginative developments of your observational work combined with your investigation of other artists.

Lino printing – also based on imaginative developments of your observational work combined with your investigation of other artists.

Work in other media including relief sculpture, collage, oil pastel, ink, fabric and animation. Different classes may develop their final projects in different ways. However, all students will have the opportunity to explore any combination of these media and techniques through optional extension and challenge work, including during Art Clubs.

Investigation & Preparation You will explore the ideas, approaches, techniques of a range of artists. However, the main focus will be on understanding, comparing and contrasting the work of William Morris & Gina Triplett so that you can borrow elements from their work to extend your own artistic vocabulary.

You will use observation, both from photographs and directly from life to investigate forms and images that you will then use in your own work You will explore some new artistic media this term such as batik and Lino printing You will also research the history and techniques as well as exploring how other artists have used these techniques at different times and in diverse cultures.

Use the links at the end of this unit as a launch pad for your own research.

Investigation extension oportunity Produce an extended research scrap book/journal over several sketchbook pages, that contains phrases, poetry, photographs, sketches, paintings, found items, song lyrics, etc. relating to your thoughts about the work of either Triplett or Morris

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Natural Forms – Mixed & Multi Media

English Writer and Designer, 18341896 http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/morris_william.html Video: William Morris (part 1) Video: William Morris (part 2) Video: William Morris (part 3) Video: Arts and Crafts Movement Video: Kelmscott Manor - William Morris' summer home These thumbnails link to larger images as well as further information on Morris

Gina Triplett American Artist & Illustrator b.1975 http://ginaandmatt.com/ These thumbnails link to larger images as well as further information on Triplett

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Natural Forms – Mixed & Multi Media Techniques, Skills & Knowledge Using drawing as an observational and thinking/problem solving tool: Different types of drawing help you to think and work creatively – this can include imaginative and experimental drawing as well as precise work recording what is in front of you Absorbing different ideas and influences and creating something new: Translating ideas from one artist and or/culture to another. The final outcomes are to be an original work rather than a copy of existing artefacts or artworks. Borrowing is good – extend your artistic vocabulary!

Using colour and pattern in 2 and 3 dimensions: Developing and using surface textures and patterns based upon observation, experimentation and imagination.

Working in advanced techniques and media: You will need to follow instructions carefully in order to safely and effectively use new techniques within this project. Creativity often needs a great deal of concentration and discipline.

Creative Critical Collaboration: Sharing ideas, comments and helpful suggestions with your peers. This means that your own work and that of others can achieve the best possible result.

Extension and challenge opportunities: Option 1: Create a virtual insect, plant, flower or fish. Borrow and recycle different details and ideas from your own investigation and the links given. Reassemble them in your own construction of a mask or headwear using a free 3D computer sculpture programme such as: Sculptris (for Mac or PC) 123D Sculpt (for Ipad) VIDEO : Sculptris Tutorial VIDEO 123D Sculpt

Option 2: Use Art Club or work at home to develop your class based work into a different form. If you are working towards a textile outcome with your class then develop an animation outcome and vice-versa (either of the Y9 Art teachers will be able to advise you on this)

SGBIS Year 9 Art: Natural Forms – Mixed & Multi Media Investigation: Relevant References and Resources (click on links to follow): Sites, pages and videos about other inspirational illustrators, artists and ideas that will help you to develop your own work or investigation for this project (click thumbnails)

Other useful Art links (click on them): Artcyclopedia

Art Glossary (meanings of Art related words)

Artworks linked by themes Artists’ Sketchbooks

Museums & Galleries

Explore Museums

MAXXI

Art from diverse times and cultures

MACRO Artist Quotes

The Victoria & Albert Museum (Art & Design Ideas from different times and cultures)