SGBIS Art, Design & Technology

Investigation, Extension & Challenge Unit

Year 8 Art:

Illustrated Me

SGBIS Year 8 Art: Illustrated Me

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: Observational drawings in oil pastel, wax crayon, ink, pencil and paint. Detailed, carefully presented research pages explaining the life and work of relevant illustrators, particularly including Nina Chakrabarti, Eduardo Recife and another illustrator of your choice. Working towards developing observational skill in other media including collage, oil pastel, pen, photography and film. Work using mediums of your choice based on imaginative developments of your observational work, research of fonts combined with your investigation of other artists. 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 Nina Chakrabarti & Eduardo Recife 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 to design and create a Poster titled ‘Illustrated Me’ that should be based on yourself. You will explore some new artistic media and techniques this term such as Mono printing and look at typography. 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 a contemporary illustrator.

Description of the project:

This is a 2D mixed media project in which you will begin by carefully investigating and developing your observational drawings skills by looking at personal items as well as portraits. You will then go on to develop individual, creative and imaginative outcomes in media including Acrylic paint, collage, ink, photography and watercolours influenced by the work of contemporary illustrators Nina Chakrabarti and Eduardo Recife.

SGBIS Year 8 Art: Illustrated Me

Nina Chakrabarti

British/Indian Contemporary Illustrator

http://ninachakrabarti.com/

http://societeperrier.com/articles/from-calcutta-to-london-nina-chakrabarti-illustrates-a-

beautiful-world/#.UhzHhz8pfIU

http://www.mywonderfulworldoffashion.com/apps

These thumbnails link to larger images as well as further information on Chakrabarti

Eduardo Recife

Artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and typographer from Brazil.

http://www.eduardorecife.com/

http://www.myfonts.com/person/Eduardo_Recife/

These thumbnails link to larger images as well as further information on Recife.

SGBIS Year 8 Art: Illustrated Me

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: Using digital media create a an image of yourself using a mixture of drawn and collected images in the style of Deanne Chuck. Option 2: Use a mixture of drawings and collage create a short animation based on whatever you feel passionate about.

SGBIS Year 8 Art: Illustrated Me

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) Explore Museums

Artworks linked by themes Museums & Galleries MAXXI MACRO

Artists’ Sketchbooks Art from diverse times and cultures Artist Quotes

Tate Modern and Britain Art Galleries (Art & Design Ideas from different times and cultures)