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Code: ART004
Title: Creating Illusion
Pre-requisites: ART001 or ART002 and ART003
Coordinator: Ms Sue Lonsdale From the earliest civilisations, people have attempted to document their culture, rituals and beliefs. Historically, artists have attempted to portray their world and the people in it in way which best describes and depicts their intentions. This unit will look at the techniques which artists have employed to create the illusion of depth on a two dimensional surface. From Leonardo da Vinci to Jeffrey Smart, students will learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ to help them create illusions through their artwork. Students will focus on the areas of drawing and painting and examine the development of these mediums through history. 
Topics- Study the techniques in figure drawing
- Study a broad range of art movements and artists from the Romantic period to contemporary artists
- Understand a range of art specific terminology
- Study a variety of painting styles: impressionist, expressionist, surrealist and cubist
AssessmentStudents will complete three major pieces of assessment including: At completion students should know- Techniques in figure drawing - proportion, tonal rendering, linear rendering
- Mark making techniques
- Compositional rules
- A broad range of art movements and artists from the Romantic period to contemporary artists
- A range of art specific terminology
- Advanced colour theory
- A variety of painting styles - impressionist, expressionist, surrealist, cubist
- The properties of a variety of painting mediums
At completion students should be able to - Draw a human figure using correct proportion
- Create shape and form using tone and line
- Create the illusion of depth in 2D art forms
- Idenitfy and discuss a wide variety of artistic movements and artists
- Paint using a variety of medium and styles
- Analyse and synthesise information and use appropriate language
- Criticallly appraise artworks
Literacy elements- An extension of art specific terminology
- The development of a variety of writing and communication genres such as: creating a brochure, writing a critical essay, appraising artwork, verbally expressing a personalTBA
Integrated technology- Use of film and colour projections to enhance art appreciation
- Student and teacher use of a variety of programmes such as: Publisher, Powerpoint, Movie maker
- digital camera
Assignment guidelinesPlease refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references. Resources- 1 x A4 Visual Diary
- 2 x 2B pencil
- 1 x pkt 12 Aquarelle Pencils - Staedtler or equivalent brand
- 1 x size 4 round paintbrush
- 1 x USB
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