Topic 6 of 6 · Form 6
Art practice, materials and the art world
Research and observation, sketchbooks, developing ideas, experimenting with media, refining, producing final work and reflecting (annotation and evaluation).
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Materials and techniques
- Drawing: graphite, charcoal, ink, pastels; observational and expressive drawing.
- Painting: watercolour, acrylic, oil, gouache; techniques such as glazing, impasto, scumbling and wash.
- Printmaking: relief (linocut, woodcut), intaglio (etching), screen printing and monoprint.
- Sculpture: carving (subtractive), modelling (additive), casting, construction and assemblage, using stone, wood, clay, metal and found objects (recycled-material sculpture).
- Ceramics, textiles and digital media.
The creative process
Research and observation, sketchbooks, developing ideas, experimenting with media, refining, producing final work and reflecting (annotation and evaluation).
Health and safety
Ventilation (solvents, fixatives), dust masks for stone carving, safe use of tools, and correct storage of materials.
The art world
Galleries, curators, collectors, art fairs, auctions, community art centres and online platforms. Pricing, commissions and contracts.
Intellectual property
Copyright protects original artworks; artists' rights to reproduction and attribution; avoiding plagiarism; licensing images.
Careers
Fine artist, graphic designer, illustrator, art teacher, curator, conservator, art therapist, animator and craftsperson.
Check yourself
- Distinguish between subtractive and additive sculpture.
- Name two printmaking techniques.
- Why must stone carvers wear dust masks?
Show answers
- Subtractive removes material (carving); additive builds up material (modelling, construction).
- Any two: linocut, woodcut, etching, screen printing, monoprint.
- Fine stone dust damages the lungs.
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