Years 5 and 6
The Arts: Visual Arts
Below satisfactory
Portfolio summary
This portfolio of student work shows that the student has some understanding of the influences and practices of cubism to plan and make artworks (items 1,
2 and 3). The student explains their understanding of how ideas are represented in their artworks (item 4).
Work sample 1:
Cubism: Portraits
Work sample summary
Students researched and explored synthetic and analytical cubism and the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. They explored the visual conventions of and social
and historical influences on cubism through structured inquiry that was prepared for them by their teacher for use on tablets during the unit of work. Students
were, therefore, able to complete this at their own pace.
Students also trialled abstraction using line, shape, form and shading conventions in synthetic and analytical cubism through drawings and written
comparisons. Finally, the students presented a cubist self-portrait that reflected their understanding and personal tastes as a part of a summative task to the
unit. The students' portraits were displayed at a school event.
Years 5 and 6 subject achievement standard
The parts of the achievement standard targeted in the assessment task are highlighted.
By the end of Year 6, students explain how ideas are represented in artworks they make and view. They describe the influences of artworks and practices
from different cultures, times and places on their art making.
Students use visual conventions and visual arts practices to express a personal view in their artworks. They demonstrate different techniques and processes
in planning and making artworks. They describe how the display of artworks enhances meaning for an audience.
Years 5 and 6 learning area achievement standard
The parts of the achievement standard targeted in the assessment task are highlighted.
By the end of Year 6, students explain how ideas are communicated in artworks they make and to which they respond. They describe characteristics of
artworks from different social, historical and cultural contexts that influence their art making.
Students structure elements and processes of arts subjects to make artworks that communicate meaning. They work collaboratively to share artworks for
audiences, demonstrating skills and techniques.
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Years 5 and 6
The Arts: Visual Arts
Below satisfactory
1 Exploratory drawing
Annotations
Annotation 1
Experiments with some of the
conventions of analytical cubism
1
1
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Years 5 and 6
The Arts: Visual Arts
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2 Process evidence
Annotations
Annotation 1
Draws a face divided into shapes
using a graphite pencil
1
Annotation 2
Makes a preparatory drawing to
develop into a synthetic cubist portrait
2
1
2
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Years 5 and 6
The Arts: Visual Arts
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3 Self-portrait
Annotations
Annotation 1
Completes a self-portrait against
an illustrative background using pastels and
watercolour paint
1
1
Annotation 2
Uses bold colour and some
distortion as a convention of synthetic
cubism in their own artwork
2
2
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Years 5 and 6
The Arts: Visual Arts
Below satisfactory
4 Cubism worksheet
Annotations
Annotation 1
Identifies a historical style and
expresses appreciation for the use of colour
1
Annotation 2
States some of the ways ideas are
represented in cubism
2
1
Annotation 3
Outlines a process used
completing an artwork in a cubist style
3
2
for
3
Copyright
You may view, download, display, print, reproduce (such as by making photocopies) and distribute these materials in unaltered form only for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes or
for the non-commercial educational purposes of your organisation. For further information, refer to (www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/copyright).
Published: Jun 2017 | Curriculum Version: 8.1
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