Gallery Term 3 2004

**Term 3 2004 Gallery**
Avila College

Animals with Attitude
The aim of this task was to explore and refine drawing and design techniques using 'favourite animals' as a theme. By using decorative, repeating patterns and exaggeration of facial features, the students were to show something of the character of their favourite animal. Arts Practice: 5.1, 5.2 Starting points: As a starting point for this task, pictures of animals were collected and we looked at a variety of images, comparing the specific features of photographs with line drawings. Students also looked at caricatures from newspapers. They discussed how the caricaturist was able to identify and exaggerate facial features in order to provide us with an insight into the actual character of the person. Production: On A4 paper and using a fine line black pen, students were asked to identify and outline the defining features of the chosen animal, making the image fill the page. We then looked at areas of tone in the photograph, identifying light to very dark. In the drawing, the very dark areas were then filled in with a thick black marker. Students were then encouraged to fill all areas of the design with repeating patterns, which corresponded with the depth of tone in the original photograph. When completed, a thick marker was used to outline the main facial features of the animal. Each student's drawing was then photocopied on to their choice of three different coloured pieces of copy paper. Segments of these pieces of coloured paper were cut and pasted into position. Responding to the Arts: 5.3, 5.4 During the production of this art work we looked at two art works by Lin Onus - Fruit Bats (1990) and Arafura Swamp (1990). In Arafura Swamp, Onus combines the photo-realism of white culture (what is seen) with traditional Aboriginal patterns (what is known), whilst with Fruit Bats he presents a comical view of his suburban world. Students identified, discussed and made written responses about how different cultures make and view art work for particular cultural purposes. They also considered the way images and forms communicate meanings. Students enjoyed the project and produced a wonderful variety of character- filled animal faces and delightful decorative patterns.
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The aim of this task was to explore and refine drawing and design techniques using 'favourite animals' as a theme. By using decorative, repeating patterns and exaggeration of facial features, the students were to show something of the character of their favourite animal.

Arts Practice: 5.1, 5.2

Starting points: As a starting point for this task, pictures of animals were collected and we looked at a variety of images, comparing the specific features of photographs with line drawings. Students also looked at caricatures from newspapers. They discussed how the caricaturist was able to identify and exaggerate facial features in order to provide us with an insight into the actual character of the person.

Production: On A4 paper and using a fine line black pen, students were asked to identify and outline the defining features of the chosen animal, making the image fill the page. We then looked at areas of tone in the photograph, identifying light to very dark. In the drawing, the very dark areas were then filled in with a thick black marker. Students were then encouraged to fill all areas of the design with repeating patterns, which corresponded with the depth of tone in the original photograph. When completed, a thick marker was used to outline the main facial features of the animal. Each student's drawing was then photocopied on to their choice of three different coloured pieces of copy paper. Segments of these pieces of coloured paper were cut and pasted into position.

Responding to the Arts: 5.3, 5.4

During the production of this art work we looked at two art works by Lin Onus - Fruit Bats (1990) and Arafura Swamp (1990). In Arafura Swamp, Onus combines the photo-realism of white culture (what is seen) with traditional Aboriginal patterns (what is known), whilst with Fruit Bats he presents a comical view of his suburban world. Students identified, discussed and made written responses about how different cultures make and view art work for particular cultural purposes. They also considered the way images and forms communicate meanings.

Students enjoyed the project and produced a wonderful variety of character- filled animal faces and delightful decorative patterns.