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Curriculum content descriptions

Develop and apply techniques and processes when making their artworks (ACAVAM115)

Elaborations

enhancing and practising their art making skills in using a range of materials and technologies
Considering viewpoints – materials and technologies: What is the artwork made of? How does the choice of material enhance the audience’s understanding of the artist’s intention? What made you want to touch this sculpture?
making informed choices about using various combinations of representational elements appropriate for a concept, theme or subject matter, for example, combining realistic drawing skills with an appropriated image from the past to create new meaning
explaining influences of other artists on their own art making
evaluating the characteristics of their work that are more successful, and work to improve their knowledge and skills from this reflection

General capabilities

Intercultural understanding

ScOT terms

Composition (Visual arts), Symbols, Art genres, Art materials

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Stamping in visual arts

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In visual art, what do you think stamping refers to? Learn how to create artworks using this technique. See if you can find something other than a leaf as the stamp to experiment with.

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Traditionally artworks were representations of real life objects and environments. When you looked at these works you could usually identify what the artist was representing. How is abstract art different from this? Watch this video to see an example of an abstract painting, then have a go at creating one yourself!