Guide to Writing the IWB

The IWB is a documentation of your creative process. It is a cycle.

IDEA/CONCEPT RESEARCH

DEVELOPMENT

PRODUCTION

CRITIQUE

Introduction Thumbnails

Visual Artist and Art Movement, Exhibit, Gallery, Field Trip

Social Cultural Historical Global TOK/ Art Issues

Compositional Studies Color Studies Final Comprehensive/ Media Exploration

While working on your studio: Work in Progress

Credit Line Complete critique

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Leave this 1X3 cm space blank PAGE TITLE

DATE PAGE #

50 % Visuals 50% Annotations ON ALL PAGES

USE BLACK INK FOR YOUR WRITING

WRITE LEGIBLY

GLUE VISUALS; DON’T USE STAPLES OR

TAPE

CITE all sources for visual and

information used USE MLA format Use accurate

ART VOCABULARY





The INTRODUCTION should state your INTENTION WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO EXPRESS?

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR VIEWER TO SEE OR UNDERSTAND?

What is a thumbnail? In design and the creative process, a thumbnail is a rough sketch of an idea. Usually, it shows the format, (size and shape) of the intended art work and drawings of the images that the artist plans to include. If the work is non-representational, an approximation of shapes and forms needed are included. In three-dimensional plates, thumbnails may be sketches of how the artwork will look like in different angles. In photography, thumbnails can be the unedited photos taken during a photo shoot. These pictures are printed small (around 1 ½ X 1 ½ inches). It is also called a contact print.

THUMBNAILS ARE VISUAL IDEAS

A MINIMUM OF 3 THUMBNAILS REQUIRED

Draw your thumbnail the way you imagine it

Annotate your thumbnail by - Describing the work - Explaining how you will achieve your intention through the work - Mentioning the images you will use - Connect how your idea will express meaning - Describing the possible style, format and technique you will use




WHAT IMAGES WILL YOU USE IN YOUR WORK? HOW WILL THESE IMAGES ACHIEVE YOUR INTENTION? (Answer these questions for your annotation0

Based on your thumbnails, study further the images you want to include in your work. These may include variations in rendering the images, different angles to render the images or details of the images. If you are doing portraits, you may want to focus on each facial detail. You can sketch texture of surfaces or specific parts of objects. You will heighten your perception of the images you are working on in this section of the IWB to render the images better in the final plate. Sketching from life is the better option. However, if it will be difficult to get images you want from actual setups, then photos may be used as reference. Remember to cite the source of your photo. If you took the photo, write your name as the source of the photo. YOU NEED TO SHOW AT LEAST 50% OBSERVATIONAL SKETCHES. MINIMUM OF 2 PAGES REQUIRED




HOW CAN THE WORK OF OTHERS INFLUENCE AND ENRICH YOUR OWN WORK?

Demonstrate coherent, focused and individual and investigative strategies into visual strategies, ideas and their contexts Varied approaches to study Explain clear and fresh connections between various art forms and your work Show breadth and depth in analyzing work from various cultures and times Show use of accurate art vocabulary


Choosing your artist The artist you will choose may inspire you to develop in the following areas: • theme and meaning • style and technique • color scheme • use of media and tools

OPTION 1: SINGLE ARTIST INSPIRATION

The page should include the following: - Visual of an artwork made by the artist - Complete credit line of the artwork - Complete critique

- Description - Analysis - Interpretation - Judgment - State the relevance of the work to your studio. How does this work inspire the development of your own work?

In your annotation, use the elements of art and the principles of design to critique the work and focus on the elements and principles that are strongly depicted in the work. Comment on the media, style, composition, content and the technique that were used to create the work. Look further into the artist’s life. If the life of the artist or the society he lived in affected his work, how is it relevant to your development of your own work?


OPTION 1: SINGLE ARTIST INSPIRATION


OPTION 2: ART MOVEMENT/ STYLE INSPIRATION Art movement is an artistic style or tendency seen in the intentions or works of a group of artists usually exhibiting strong similarities in their techniques and use of media.

Abstract Expressionism Academic Art The American Scene Art Deco Art Nouveau Arte Povera The Arts & Crafts Movement The Ashcan School The Barbizon School Baroque Art Bauhaus Byzantine Art Camden Town Group Classicism Contemporary Realism Cubism Dada Der Blaue Reiter Die Brücke Die Neue Sachlichkeit Expressionism Fauvism Futurism Golden Age of Illustration Gothic Art

Renaissance Early Renaissance High Renaissance Mannerism Northern Renaissance

The Rococo Style Romanticism The Sensation Show Social Realism Surrealism Symbolism Tonalism Ukiyo-e Printmaking

The Group Of Seven The Harlem Renaissance The Hudson River School Impressionism Magic Realism

Mannerism Minimalism Les Nabis Neoclassicism Neo-Plasticism Op Art Orientalism Photorealism Pointillism Pop Art Post-Impressionism Precisionism The Pre-Raphaelites Realism Regionalism

The page should include the following: - Visual of three to four works in the movement - Complete credit line for all the works - Discussion of the technique, materials, media used similar to all works - Description of the style and the historical background on the evolution of the movement. IBVA-Introduction to the IWB-

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OPTION 2: ART MOVEMENT/ STYLE INSPIRATION


OPTION 2: ART MOVEMENT/ STYLE INSPIRATION


OPTION 3: EXHIBIT/ GALLERY VISIT/FIELD TRIP What To Write About: Factual Information- Discuss the name, location and type of museum that you visited. What exhibitions are in the museum? Discuss the different areas briefly. Among the exhibits, which collection are you focusing on? How does it connect to your direction as an artist? Is there a theme in the exhibit? Explain. Is it a retrospective? (a collection of previously exhibited works) Who are the artists represented in the exhibit? Describe briefly the stature of these artists. What kinds of works are in the exhibit? (paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs. mix-media) If there is an available catalogue/brochure on the exhibit, use this for information gathering about the artists on exhibit.

Personal Response and Commentary as a Whole What is your initial impression of the exhibit? What can you say about the scale of the works? (overwhelmingly large or small? What emotions did you feel while viewing the works? Is there a specific style shown? Are the works all representational, non-representational or abstract? Are the works contemporary or traditional forms? Describe how the works were displayed? Discuss lighting, labeling and additional information provided. Did you learn a lot from the exhibit? What are the most important things you gained from the collection of works?

Choose one significant work that you feel will impact you the most. Write a full critique of this work. Include a complete credit line and explain why this work is relevant to your development as an artist.


OPTION 3: EXHIBIT/ GALLERY VISIT/FIELD TRIP


OPTION 3: EXHIBIT/ GALLERY VISIT/FIELD TRIP


OPTION 4: CULTURE BASED ART FORMS

CULTURE based art forms are art works that have been created based on specific cultural traditions and beliefs. “A culture can be described as learned and shared beliefs, values, interests, attitudes, products or patterns of behaviour. Culture is dynamic and organic and operates on many levels—international, national, regional, local and social interest groups.” (IB VA Guide 2009)

Cultures can connected to country/ nations, religions, group thinking, historical contexts and beliefs. Look into traditional crafts or unique ways of expression.

The page should include the following: - Visual of three to four works from the culture - Complete credit line for all the works if available. Cite source of the photograph if credit line is unavailable. - Discussion of the technique, materials, media used similar to all works - Description of the culture in connection to the development of the art forms


OPTION 4: CULTURE BASED ART FORMS


Any research that will enrich and impact the development of your studio work but does not make use of forms of ART can be placed in the Social Cultural Global Historical Research page. What are possible research materials: -News -Movies -Data on specific concerns and issues -Songs -Literature -Statistics -Events- past or present


WHAT RELEVANT INFORMATION CAN BE USED TO ADD MEANING TO MY WORK?



Theory of Knowledge (TOK) page looks into various questions and issues that are relevant to the development of your work. A minimum of 4 TOK pages are expected to be produced in two years/ one per semester. I will be giving you the TOK questions that are pertinent to your work. Make sure that you answer the TOK questions with breadth and depth.

WHAT HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT ISSUES IN ART? WHAT IS MY PERSONAL TAKE ON THE ISSUE? HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY WORK?






COMPOSITIONAL STUDIES With your chosen thumbnails, consider varying the following: Directional flow Positive and negative spaces Focal point, emphasis or center of interest Angle of perspective Orientation Scale and proportion Unity and Harmony Arrangement of images and elements You may use your artist inspiration for your compositional studies. You may use your artist reference as your take off point. The variations in your design will create differences in meaning and in quality. It is possible that one variation of your composition will have a stronger impact than the others. It is also possible that with changes in composition, your work will have an entirely different meaning. Study your compositions and choose the one that serves your artistic goals best. Minimum of 3 compositions on 1 page


WHAT IS THE BEST ARRANGEMENT OF THE IMAGES IN MY WORK TO ENHANCE MEANING? HOW IS IT ACHIEVED?

For annotations, discuss the green list on the left and answer the questions above.


COLOR STUDIES The next step in developing your work is deciding what colors to use your work. Contemplate on the following concerns: Warm or Cool? Color Scheme – Monochromatic, analogous, complementary? Triads – primary, secondary, intermediate? Neutrals vs. full color Take into account that colors have meaning that is dictated upon by society and culture It will be advantageous to find out what effect the colors used has on the viewer. Bear in mind that the media you will use will have an effect on your color studies. For example, if you choose to work with pencil only, then the color study can merge with you media exploration. You may use your artist inspiration for the color plan that you will adopt. Remember to annotate by discussing the merit of each color study. Which do you think serves your goals best? What kind of viewer reaction do you want to achieve?

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WHAT IS/ARE THE BEST COLOR/S TO USE TO ENHACE THE MEANING OF MY WORK? HOW IS THIS ACHIEVED?

Annotate by describing the colors used and answer the questions above.



Upon choosing your best color study, explore what you can do with your medium. Find out:

-how your medium reacts to the surface you chose to use -how you can mix colors using your medium -what tools can you use to apply your medium -what other materials can be used with the medium -what techniques can be used to apply the medium You are learning about your medium and searching for best way to use it to serve the goals of your work.

Annotate your work by discussing the process of media exploration, difficulties, solutions to problems, your strengths in using the medium. If you encounter errors and wish to try another medium, then do so and show what made shift to another medium. Minimum of 2 pages


WHAT IS THE BEST MEDIA FOR MY WORK?

HOW WILL MY IDEA BE CONVEYED CLEARLY TO MY AUDIENCE?


WORK IN PROGRESS This page will show how your

work is developing. It can be a continuation of your media experimentations. It can also show how you change direction as you work on your studio piece. Some attempts might not work; explain the challenges you encounter and how you were able to solve problems. You can show photographs of the development of your work or steps that you underwent to achieve the final product.

Minimum of 1 page


HOW AM I DEVELOPING THE WORK? WHAT DIFFICULTIES AM I ENCOUNTERING? HOW AM I OVECOMING CHALLENGES/ WHAT SUCCESSES DID I ACHIEVE? WHAT DID I LEARN FROM THE PROCESS?



Guide to Writing the Critique of Final Work

a. Take a photograph of your final work (or leave space for the photo) and glue properly. If your have a photography plate or a computer graphic work, attached copy of plate (scaled if needed).

b. Write a credit line which will include – 1. Title – it is important to put a relevant title. It will give your viewers an idea of what your work means. It proves that your work reached a resolution. Writing”untitled” is not acceptable. 2. date of completion 3. measurement in centimeters 4. media used

c. Critique your own work by including the following: Description – briefly describe the images, format, technique, style you used on your work Analysis – discuss the merits of your work using art and design elements and principles. Focus on the most important elements and principles used Interpretation – explain your intended meaning and establish how meaning relates to your form. How did you use the elements and principles of design to express and enrich your meaning? How was the medium used to express meaning? Judgment – Do you think you achieved the purpose of your work? You may ask other people with regards to the effectiveness of your work. Do they understand your intended meaning? Did you achieve your purpose? Connect your research to your studio. How did your investigation enrich your work? Deliberate on the quality of your work and your personal evaluation of it. What do you think is your work’s strongest point? What would you improve on? How will you improve your work? What difficulties did you encounter? How did you solve the problems in making the plate? What did you learn from the experience? Future possibilities – Where will you go from here? What do you plan to do next? How will the next work relate to the present work?



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Guide to Writing the IWB