About this UNit

Students utilise the Creative Process, which involves a cycle of research, analysis, exploration and experimentation with media, idea generation, reflection, development, further reflection, and realisation. They engage fully and authentically with this creative process as they work towards their creative goal of making an observational oil pastel self-portrait—on paper—inspired by Les Fauves artists. Students also acquire the skills needed to complete the following tasks:

Foundations: Observation and Perception

• Identify and illustrate concepts from direct observation, original sources, secondary sources, and personal experiences.
• Understand and apply the elements of art—including line, shape, colour, texture, form, space, and value—as the fundamentals of art in their own artworks, using art vocabulary appropriately.
• Discuss the expressive properties of artworks such as appropriation, meaning, narrative, message, and symbol using accurate art vocabulary.

Creative Expression

• Create original artworks based on direct observation, original sources, and personal experiences.
• Apply the art-making process to solve problems.
• Produce artworks, including drawings and paintings.

Historical and Cultural Relevance

• Explain the relationships that exist between societies and their art.

Critical Evaluation & Response

• Create written or oral responses to artworks using appropriate art vocabulary.
• Develop a portfolio.