Cambridge TECHNICALS OCR LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN FINE ART DRAWING J/504/0289 LEVEL 3 UNIT 60 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS: 60 UNIT CREDIT VALUE: 10
FINE ART DRAWING J/504/0289 LEVEL 3 AIM OF THE UNIT By completing this unit, learners will understand the work of artists who use drawing as a significant art form in its own right. They will be able to adapt the techniques, approaches and media used by other artists to a series of their own drawings. Learners will be able to develop ideas for, realise and present a personal drawing. www.ocr.org.uk 2
Fine art drawing Level 3 Unit 60 ASSESSMENT AND GRADING CRITERIA Learning Outcome (LO) Pass Merit Distinction The assessment criteria are To achieve a merit the To achieve a distinction the pass requirements for evidence must show that, the evidence must show this unit. in addition to the pass that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: and merit criteria, the The learner will: The learner can: learner is able to: 1 Understand fine art drawing, and how and why artists draw as they do P1 Learners investigate artists who use drawing as a significant art form in its own right, using annotated studies P2 Learners investigate the drawing techniques and approaches used by artists, using annotated studies 2 Be able to develop skills in using drawing techniques, approaches and media P3 Learners produce a series of drawings influenced by the artists they have investigated M1 Learners adapt the techniques, approaches and media of the artists that they have investigated to their own ideas or subject matter, to produce a series of successful drawings 3 Be able to develop ideas for a personal fine art drawing P4 Learners develop ideas for a personal fine art drawing M2 The ideas learners develop are imaginative, and have a clear focus for a cohesive personal fine art drawing 4 Be able to realise a personal fine art drawing P5 Learners realise a competent personal fine art drawing, along with a sketchbook/ journal that records their thoughts and progress M3 Learners demonstrate proficient skills in producing a successful fine art drawing. The outcome produced is generally of a good quality D1 Learners produce a very original fine art drawing. The outcome produced is skilfully finished, generally of a high quality and displays a thorough understanding of the materials and processes used 5 Be able to present a personal fine art drawing P6 Learners appropriately present the finished personal fine art drawing 3
TEACHING CONTENT The unit content describes what has to be taught to ensure that learners are able to access the highest grade. Anything which follows an i.e. details what must be taught as part of that area of content. Anything which follows an e.g. is illustrative, it should be noted that where e.g. is used, learners must know and be able to apply relevant examples to their work though these do not need to be the same ones specified in the unit content. Understand fine art drawing, and how and why artists draw as they do Investigate a range of artists drawings. Consider: reason for the drawing what they are interested in how they use the picture surface/composition how it is presented distinct characteristics content/subject/theme what/how are they communicating does photography feature does text feature is observation/direct experience used use of media, technique, approach For example: adapt artists technique, approach and media to your own ideas or subject matter explore different surfaces and a range of media e.g. pastel, chalk, charcoal, gouache, ink, graphite, acrylic, ballpoint pen, marker, pencil, crayon, non-art alternatives. Be able to develop skills in using drawing techniques, approaches and media For example: explore different surfaces and a range of media e.g. pastel, chalk, charcoal, gouache, ink, graphite, acrylic, ballpoint pen, marker, pencil, crayon, non-art alternatives. Be able to develop ideas for a personal fine art drawing Consider: re-interpretation of classic compositions spontaneity/free expression unconventional media/alternative drawing materials drawing as a direct transmission from the unconscious narrative or themed series subjective/objective an exploration, reaction or issue Consider investigating artists approaches to generate ideas: Sol Le Witt conceptual installation drawing Gilbert and George the Charcoal on Paper Sculptures Jim Dine plant drawings Picasso/Matisse/Hockney line drawings Cy Twombly mark making and text Degas use of pastels that could be applied to a modern theme Kandinsky response to sound/feelings William Kentridge drawn animation. Be able to realise a personal fine art drawing Consider using restricted approaches to achieve desired outcomes. Explore restricting and combining: time speed drawing scale small or large shape altered proportions continuous line normal or straight using the other hand left, if you are right handed long handled tools surface qualities innovative/alternative media Carry out a final personal drawing. The could be an individual drawing or series of drawings. Be able to present a personal fine art drawing Present your final drawing collection/, considering: display/exhibition mounting/framing digital presentation reproductions use of space/lighting venue/location. www.ocr.org.uk 4
Fine art drawing Level 3 Unit 60 DELIVERY GUIDANCE This unit is centre-assessed and externally moderated. In order to achieve this unit, learners must produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they can meet all the pass grading criteria. Portfolios of work must be produced independently. Portfolios put forward for moderation must be available for the OCR Visiting Moderator to access freely during the moderation visit, along with witness statements and any other necessary supporting documentation. A personal fine art drawing should be realised P5/P6/ M3/D1 and be appropriately presented. Evidence for this unit could take the form of annotated studies/sketches/drawings, perhaps in a sketchbook or journal supporting investigations, ideas development, decisions made, and reflecting some understanding of why and how drawings play the part they do in contemporary art. These would accompany the final drawing outcome/ which could take a variety of forms/scales etc. Centres must confirm to OCR that the evidence produced by learners is authentic. In order to achieve this unit, learners must produce evidence that meets all the pass grading criteria a. There are no other additional requirements for this unit. For P1 one should look to provide an opportunity for candidates to investigate a wide range of artists who use drawing as a significant art form in its own right. Some initial guidance might benefit learners as to which artists/sources might be most suitable to start an investigation. A visit to a gallery/exhibition or book, for example, Vitamin D (see resources), could be very useful, or artist selected could be linked to another unit. The focus of P2 is the techniques, approaches and media used by artists producing fine art drawings. P1 and P2 could be integrated and evidenced together, a range of techniques/approaches/media being used to investigate the artists fine art drawing. If the investigation is used creatively with the learner interpreting the artists work in a personal way then it could naturally lead to P3/M1 where drawing skills can be developed as a series of drawing influenced by artists studied, are produced. Ideas for a personal fine art should be developed. A wide range of opportunities exist, for example combining an approach of one artist, with the style/technique/media of another, a drawn animation(william Kentridge), or the large scale drawing/environments inspired by the early work of Gilbert and George etc. 5
RESOURCES This section provides suggestions of suitable resources. The list is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive, and learners should be encouraged to gather information from a variety of sources. Some suggested resources are intended for Tutor use. The resources in this section were current at the time of production. Books Dexter, Emma. (2005) Dine, Jim. (1995) Christov-Bakargiev, Carolyn. Cameron, Dan. Coetzee, J.M. Relyea, Lane. (2004) Kaupelis, Robert (1992) Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing Phaidon ISBN 0 7148 4545 0 Modern Masters Abbeville Press ISBN 1 55859 692 5 William Kentridge Phaidon ISBN 0 7148 3829 2 Vija Celmins Phaidon ISBN 0 7148 4264 8 Experimental Drawing Watson Guptill ISBN 0 8230 1622 6 www.ocr.org.uk 6
Fine art drawing Level 3 Unit 60 LINKS TO NOS Creative and Cultural Skills Design (2009) DES3 DES7 DES10 Use critical thinking techniques in your design work Contribute to the production of prototypes, models, mock-ups, artwork, samples or test pieces Create visual designs ENTO Health and Safety Standalone Units HSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety 7
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