Mahurangi College 2014
YEAR 9 – NEW PERSPECTIVES
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
Aim: For students to gain an appreciation and understanding of Op Art ideas and use a
range of drawing and paint techniques in the construction of a three dimensional
platonic shape.
Learning Intentions:
• Identify the Op Art style of the artist Bridget Riley.
• Develop ideas through drawing and using mixed media.
• Demonstrate a range of practical skills using different drawing and painting media to
create a illusionistic shape.
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INTRODUCTION
You are about to start a unit of work that involves designing and making your own illusionistic platonic shape. You
will be provided with range of resources to help you to create your three-dimensional shape You must include one
fluro colour in your design.
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TASK 1: Research • Artist Model Bridget Riley (1-2 lessons) CI UC
Requirements: 1 xA4 workbook page answering questions.
Resources: paper, glue, pencil etc.
• A PowerPoint will be presented in class and you need to answer
the questions related to this. This will give you an idea of where
the concept of Op Art came from.
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TASK 2: Drawing • Illusionistic Drawing (3-5 lessons)
PK DI
Requirements: completed 1x A4 drawing using a range of media
Resources: photocopies, paper, pencil etc.
• Using the imagery resources provided and demonstrations in class, you need complete a illusionistic type
drawing using the range of media shown to you.
• This design drawing will be assessed and contribute to your final mark.
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TASK 3: Designing • Planning Your Illusionistic Shape (3-5 lessons)
PK DI
Requirements: completed 1x A4 drawing using a range of media
Resources: photocopies, paper, pencil etc.
• Using the imagery resources provided, you need to choose your shape and plan the designs for each side.
• You must also plan the type of media you are intending to use. You need to include one fluro colour.
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TASK 3: Construction • Final 3D Shape (10-15 lessons)
PK DI
Requirements: finished 3D shape
Resources: paint, paper, collage etc
• You will be shown a variety of paint techniques and will be instructed on the timeframe for each part of the
construction.
• You need to construct your shape and use one fluro colour.
• This part of the assignment makes up the greatest weighting in your final assessment.
Mahurangi College 2014
ACHIEVED
ACHIEVED WITH MERIT
ACHIEVED WITH EXCELLENCE
Task 2,3,4
Uses processes and procedures with some control.
Uses processes and procedures with control,
understanding and skill.
Uses processes and procedures with control,
understanding, skill and innovation.
Uses art conventions towards resolving problem/s.
Uses appropriate art conventions when
resolving problem/s.
Uses a range of appropriate art conventions
in resolving problem/s with innovation.
Develops ideas towards a final solution.
Develops and clarifies ideas towards final
solution.
Develops, clarifies, evaluates, and creatively
extends ideas towards final solution.
Identifies the purpose of objects and investigates the
contexts in which artwork is made, viewed and valued.
Identifies the purpose and relationship of
objects and investigates the contexts in
which artwork is made, viewed and valued.
Identifies the purpose and relationship of
objects and investigates the contexts in which
influenced how the artwork is made, viewed
and valued.
Describe how ideas can be communicated, in their own and
others artworks.
Describe and explore how ideas can be
communicated and interpreted, in their own
and others artworks.
Describe and analyse how ideas can be
communicated and interpreted, in their own
and others artworks.
Practical
Knowledge
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
EVIDENCE
Developing
Ideas
Task 2,3,4
Understanding
Visual Art
in Context
Task 1
Communicating
and Interpreting
Task 1
KEY COMPETENCIES
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(T)hinking
(R)elating to others
(U)sing language, symbols and text
(M)anaging self
(P)articipating and contributing
Explanation of how you will be encouraged to develop the selected competencies during
the assignment.
You will be encouraged to:
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Use creative thinking to design and resolve your final artwork.
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Relate to others by discussing your work and theirs.
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Manage your time effectively in class to fulfill deadlines.
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Participate and contribute to discussion relating to techniques and how the artist model
has influenced your ideas.
HABITS OF MIND
Explanation of how you will be encouraged to develop the selected HOM during the assignment.
(T) Applying past
(T) Thinking about
(R) Listening with
(R) Thinking and
(U) Gathering data
knowledge to new
Your Thinking
Empathy and
Communicating with
through all senses
situations
(Metacognition)
Understanding
clarity and precision
(T) Thinking Flexibly
(T) Questioning and
(R) Thinking
(U) Striving for
(U) Creating,
Problem Posing
Interdependently
Accuracy and
Imagining and
Precision
Innovating
(M) Persisting
(M) Managing
Impulsivity
(P) Finding Humour
(M) Taking
Responsible Risks
(M) Remaining
Open to Continuous
learning
(P) Responding with
Wonderment and
Awe
Personal creative and imaginative thinking will be required to design and make your final sculpture. You will need to persist in striving for accuracy in making your painting. You need to remain
open to extending your ideas and trying new techniques.
NZC VALUES
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Excellence
Innovation, enquiry and curiosity
Diversity
Respect
Equity
Community participation
Care for the environment
Integrity
Explanation of how you will be encouraged to develop the selected value/s during the
assignment.
You encouraged to:
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Achieve to the best of your ability producing work of a high quality.
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Enquire and think about how artists work.
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Respect the cultural history of others.
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Work to the best of your ability at all times.