Pupil Work Booklet

Art

w/c 23/03/2020

❑ Task 1: Surfaces: Reflective (Page 1-2)

❑ Task 2: Surfaces: Textured (Page 3)

❑ Task 3: The work of Audrey Flack (Page 4-6)

Aim High: Stretch Activity (Page 7)

Project Ideas (Pages 8-14)

Resources/Links to help with work:

➢ ‘Guidance for Written Elements in Art’ document to help with analysis of artwork

➢ Drawing reflective surfaces -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFUvcP3CgNM&t=253s

➢ Drawing textured surfaces -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3DCx0TzNRw&t=11s➢ How to analyse an artist’s work - https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/how-to-

analyze-an-artwork

All written work to be completed in your yellow student work book.

All drawing tasks to be completed in your black sketchbook.

Support:

These workbooks have been designed for you to work through them

independently. There are several support resources available through the links

above and further help inside this booklet.

However, if you have really tried but are still stuck or do not understand what is

being asked, please email your form tutor with clear details of the subject,

page number and question/issue that you have.

Why is the work in this booklet important to complete?

The work in this booklet will help support you in developing your observational

skills whilst building on your understanding of conceptual elements in art. The

written tasks within this booklet will facilitate the acquisition and development

of analytical and descriptive language.

Task 1: How to recreate reflective surfaces using pencil

Smooth surfaces reflect light differently than rough sources:

Examples of Specular Reflections (Smooth Surfaces):

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Instructions:

1. Divide your page into two, like this:

2. Divide the top half into two:

3. Find two objects which have reflective surfaces. Create a close-up

study of each object. To clarify, you do not need to draw the whole

object, just part of it. Look at the example below.

For example:

Only draw a small section of the object

Success Criteria:

✓ Lines lightly sketched

✓ Shapes/reflections are in the correct place

✓ Shapes/reflections are the correct size

✓ A range of tones show the direction of light

✓ Follow the object when shading in

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Task 2: Textured surfaces

1. Divide the bottom

half into two sections.

Create two studies of

rough textures in the

bottom two boxes.

✓ Lines lightly sketched

✓ Shapes/reflections are in the correct

place

✓ Shapes/reflections are the correct

size

✓ A range of tones show the direction

of light

✓ Follow the object when shading in

Only draw a section of the object

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Task 3: The Work of Audrey Flack

17th Century Dutch Still Life Recap:

❖ Objects in the paintings were used as symbols of their Protestant faith❖ The artwork, as an object, was a symbol of the owners’ wealth and status in society❖ The artwork was an object that demonstrated the artist’s technical skill❖ Each painting is full of objects that can be decoded

Examples of Dutch Still Life

Examples of Audrey Flack’s work:

Links between Audrey flack’s work and Dutch still life:

❖ Explores themes of religious and cultural identity❖ Depiction of a variety of textures and shapes❖ Images are densely packed with objects, which have symbolic significance

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The Work of Audrey Flack

Audrey Flack was a pioneering feminist

artist. In her work she explores female

stereotypes and expectations placed

upon women. The image of Marilyn

Monroe symbolizes the perceived ideal

of feminine beauty and the

application of make up is used to

emulate this. In her work you can also

see symbolic objects, which links to

symbolism in Dutch still life, for

example:

• Blue Dutch mug – referencing the

influence of Dutch still life on

contemporary still life practice

• Hourglass – the passing of time

• Rose – the flower of Venus

• Fresh fruit – represents youth and

vitality

In WW2 (Vanitas) Flack explores her

Jewish heritage. Audrey Flack

incorporates her experiences of living as

a Jew in post-war USA in her artwork.

Flack wanted to develop a deeper

understanding of the events of WW2,

particularly the Holocaust. She tries to

comprehend why people would treat

others so badly. Audrey Flack believes

that by labelling people as “other”

enabled the justification of the harsh

treatment of Jewish people. In the

artwork you can see a copy of Margaret

Bourke-White’s photograph of the

prisoners in the concentration camps. In

her work, Flack wanted to create a

violent contrast of good and evil. You

can see the visual contrast in this piece

through the juxtaposition of the bright,

bold objects on top of the black and

white photograph. As with all of Flack’s

work the objects are symbolic, for

example:

Butterfly – represents resurrection and

hope

Rainbow – hope and promise from God

(floods)

Candle – light in the darkness of life

Marilyn, 1977

Queen, 1976 5

Activity: Complete an artist analysis of Audrey Flack’s work

Instructions:

✓ Write your artist analysis in your yellow student workbook

✓ Discuss and describe each picture of the artist’s work using the ‘Guidance for Written

Elements in Art’.

✓ Answer as many questions as possible, you will not need to use the Internet. If you are

unsure of a question or are unable to understand, move onto the next one.

✓ Use the word bank in ‘Guidance for Written Elements in Art’ to support your descriptions

of the artwork.

✓ Write in full sentences and use paragraphs

In your artist analysis you must include the following:

➢ Description of the colours and shapes in the artist’s work

➢ Description of the objects in the picture – what can you see? What do you think they

mean?

➢ Your opinion of the artwork – do you like it? Why/why not?

Analyse the following

artworks by Audrey Flack

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Aim High

Stretch Activity:

What are the similarities and differences between the following images? In your

answers you should include the following:

• Detailed descriptions of the artworks, colour, shapes, textures etc.

• Explore links between the artworks but also the differences that exist between

them

• Discuss possible symbolic meaning behind the objects

• Your opinions and the reasons for your opinions

Complete this activity in your yellow student workbook.

Write in full sentences and use paragraphs. Remember to check grammar and

spelling when you finish.

‘Vanitas’ Pieter Claesz

‘Plot 9’ Audrey Flack

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Project:

1. Create a comic book strip of your favourite superhero, a character or

animal.

Resources:

How to create a comic strip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufOXBuGhVWg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKaZYqtt-SQ

How to draw superheroes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieIUAXGLykY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLNE84oqqFM

How to draw a dinosaur (draw with Rob)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyCxVPb1qU&t=230s

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How to create a comic strip

As this is your first-ever comic strip we will focus on creating a three-frame comic. But

when you become a master at creating short comic strips, you can make yours

much longer and filled with way more characters.

Step 1: Write your ideas for your comic

A comic strip is no different from writing a short story. It still needs a beginning,

middle and ending. Because this is a three-frame comic strip, break your story down

into 3 parts. Write down your ideas for the characters, settings, expressions and even

speech. Make sure each part has some action and that your ending is powerful with

an awesome punchline.

Step 2: Draw the three-frames

On a new piece of plain paper, draw your three frames using a pencil and a ruler.

Make sure each frame is equal size. You can even put small light marks on the

paper to mark out where the speech bubbles will go. As a bonus tip, you might

want to make your frames twice as big as you want them to be, so you don’t run

out of space.

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Step 3: Use basic shapes to draw

One of the hardest parts of creating a comic strip is drawing out your

characters. We recommend you use basic shapes to draw out your characters.

As this is your first comic strip you might even want to use stick figures to keeps

things easy. Also, sketch in the speech bubbles and any starbursts for sound

effects. Oh and don’t forget, please use a pencil at this stage, so you can erase

any mistakes.

Step 4: Add in the speech and lettering

Now add in the lettering for your speech into your speech bubbles and don’t

forget to double-check your spelling. Remember the size of your lettering could

show whether a character is shouting or whispering. For example, lettering in

full capitals shows that your character is shouting.

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Step 5: Add detail to your cartoon

Now go back to your characters and add any extra details, such as facial

expression, movement lines, shadowing on the floor. And also draw in the

background for each frame.

Step 6: Go over your comic in pen

Now, you can finally use a felt-tip pen to go over your pencil drawings and rub out

any pencil lines. Your first-ever comic strip is now complete – well done! You can

leave it as it is or even add some colour.

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How to Draw Comic Strip Characters

One of the hardest parts of creating a comic strip is drawing out the characters.

As a beginner to the world of creating comic books, try not to worry too much

about your drawing skills. For now, even a simple stick figure will do – In fact,

there are many famous comics on the internet drawn entirely using stick figures!

If you want more than just stick figures, you can try out the simple steps below on

how to draw your own comic strip characters. For this method, you’ll start off

using a light pencil to sketch your character and then you’ll add in the colour:

1. Start with a simple circle.

2. Draw two circles for the eye and a mouth. And don’t forget a tiny curved dot

for the nose!

3. Sketch any rough hairstyle. Add in the eyebrows over the hair.

4. Draw triangular-looking rectangle for the body.

5. Roughing sketch in the legs and tiny shoes.

6. Add in your character’s arms.

7. Draw in the smaller details. Don’t forget to add the tiny hands.

8. Go over your sketch with a black pen.

9. Colour in your character

10.Your comic strip character is complete!

11.Here is a little cheat sheet of all the steps involved in drawing your own comic

strip character:

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Comic Strip Ideas to Try Out

Now you know how to create your own comic strip the next step is to start

creating more! Here are some fun comic strip ideas to try out:

Travel Comic: Create a travel comic about a recent trip or holiday you went on.

Friendship: Write a comic about your best friend or a friend and give it to them as

a gift.

Fairy Tales: Recreate your favourite fairytale as a comic strip

Superhero: Design your own superhero and write a comic strip about their

adventures

Family: Write a comic strip about a family member and give it to them as a

present.

Music: Write a comic strip based on your favourite song, singer or band.

The Future: Create a comic strip based on how you will be like in 10 years time.

Anti-bullying: Write a comic about bullying to help anyone who is being bullied.

Endangered Species: Raise awareness of an endangered species through

creating a comic strip.

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