Year 10 Abstraction Assessment - December & January
The purpose of this task is:
The task is structured as follows:
- to assess your understanding of the theme of abstraction in photography so far.
- to give you some practice at organising your time and working to a deadline (as you will be expected to do during the Component 2 externally set assignment).
The task is structured as follows:
Research: (2 hours in class + home learning)
- Explore the work of at least two artists/photographers relevant to the theme of 'abstraction'. You can use any of the research suggestions on the Abstraction page and/or discover your own examples. Ensure that the examples you choose are high quality. Your research should be strategic, detailed and focused. Use reputable websites and books. Avoid superficial Google image searches.
- Here is a list of contemporary photographers/artists you might find inspiring: Rose Marcus, Akihiko Miyoshi, Marnix Goossens, Bill Armstrong, Anouk Kruithof.
- Explain some ideas for your own responses, related to your research. E.g. "I am interested in making a set of photographs exploring the idea of pattern and texture. I have been inspired by the work of Masahisa Fukase especially 'Hibi', his painted photographs of cracks in city pavements. His close-up, tightly framed shots of the surfaces of the ground under his feet describe the intricate pattern of lines formed by damage to the asphalt and concrete. They are already relatively abstract but the addition of coloured inks and paint to the surface of the photographs makes them even more so."
- Ensure that you have documented all your research and ideas on your website. Note: you will not be able to add to your website during the Controlled Assessment.
Preparation & practice: (4 hours + home learning)
- Carry out some photo shoots (at least 2 in school and 2 at home).
- Experiment with a range of materials, processes and techniques.
- Develop and refine your ideas.
- Select the images, techniques, processes and/or materials you wish to use in the controlled assessment. Make sure you have everything ready so that you can make best use of the limited time available in the Controlled Assessment.
- Ensure that you have documented all your preparations on your website. Note: you will not be able to add to your website during the Controlled Assessment.
Controlled Assessment: (10 hours in class)
- Produce your final outcome in the time allowed (10 hours) in an appropriate format E.g. prints, installation, moving image, photo-sculpture etc.
- It is up to you to decide how you want to use the 10 hours. For example, you might decide to: make a collage from existing photographs; create images in the darkroom; use Photoshop to create a photomontage; design and produce a photobook of your pictures; create a 3D photo object/sculpture; install your photographs in a particular location and re-photograph them etc. What you choose to do should be related to your research and ideas.
Evaluation: (2 hours in class + home learning)
- Write an evaluation of approximately 500 words commenting on your research, ideas, experiments, decisions and resolved, final outcome.
- How successfully have you explored the theme of 'abstraction'?
- To what extent is your final outcome informed, personal and meaningful?
Assessment:
Your work will be assessed using the exam board's Assessment Objectives (see below). They can be summarised as follows:
AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.