Exploring Transferable Skills and Artistic Techniques with Michael Craig-Martin
Dive into a creative journey with Michael Craig-Martin as you develop transferable skills like communication and problem-solving through art. Discover his unique style, learn observational drawing, and explore how he transforms everyday objects into contemporary masterpieces. Take on tasks from his project and unleash your artistic potential while honing essential skills for personal and professional growth.
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Wednesday 3rdJune 2020 Art S2
Developing Transferrable Skills Communication reading, watching and listening Employability using initiative and being self-motivated / organisational skills / working under pressure / ability to learn & adapt Enterprise through creation of a product Health and wellbeing ability to learn & adapt / valuing diversity and difference Numeracy measuring / using a grid Literacy creating texts / presenting information Problem solving - develop and test possible solutions / analyse and evaluate results Thinking - remembering, identifying, understanding, applying, analysing, evaluating, and creating.
We are learning to: Copy an image in the style of the artist Michael Craig- Martin. Understand how to use the visual elements of line, shape & tone. Learn how the artist uses these in his work. Develop observational drawing skills using simple shapes to try to show accurate representation. EXA: 1-03a / 2-03a / 3-03a EXA: 1-04a / 2-04a / 3-04a EXA: 1-05a / 2-05a EXA: 1-07a / 2-07a / 3-07a
Success Criteria: I can choose an object for my artwork and draw this for at least 10 minutes. I can use my observational skills to create an observational drawing from a primary source. I can use simple shapes to help construct my drawing. I can self evaluate my work.
Michael Craig-Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhAL8IgxtsQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ3rHd5lPkE Michael Craig-Martin is an Irish artist. He was born in Dublin in Ireland in 1941. He is 79 years old. He creates contemporary images of everyday objects e.g. light bulbs. Click on the video link above to see his paintings.
Michael Craig-Martin Project Hi folks please choose a task from the 3 below. You can do these in any order. It is okay if you only get 1-2 tasks completed. You can continue with the others next week. You can also choose to do the extension task first if you prefer.
Throughout his career, Michael Craig Martin has explored through LINE and COLOUR everyday objects in his ARTWORK (like the clip art image below). Click on this link to see more examples of his real work. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=michael+craig+martin+art& source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjj6MX27ODpAhXU esAKHWSgD4cQ_AUoAXoECBYQAw&biw=1366&bih=625&safe=a ctive&ssui=on
Task 1 Still Life Object 1. Choose one object from the list below 2. With pencil draw the outline & details of your object 3. Make your drawing the size of a sheet of A4 paper (big) 4. Add colours to the different sections/areas of your object 5. Use colour pencils or felt pens or a mix of both 6. Colour the background in one colour only 1. Mobile phone 2. ipad/laptop 3. TV remote 4. Clock or watch 5. A sneaker or shoe 6. Light bulb 7. Paper cup or mug 8. Glasses
Task 2 Create a PowerPoint about the artist (or write on paper). Slide 1: put your name, class, date, artist s name (Michael Craig-Martin) Slide 2: Choose your favourite painting by the artist. Put the title & date of the artwork. Slide 3: Give 2 reasons why you like it (ideas why are on the next slide) Slide 4: Find facts about the artist.
Reasons Why You Might Like It The colours The shapes The object/objects The arrangement / layout of objects The smooth texture How well it is drawn The detail How well it is painted The use of line The mood How cool it looks How real it looks Use of opposite colours
Task 3 Either on the last slide of your PowerPoint or on paper, write down What you think Michael Craig-Martin s work is all about? (watch the videos for help). What media (materials) does he use? What is a mass produced object? Find a quote by the artist.
Extension Task Evaluate your image (task 1) What are you happy with? What would you change? What would you do to make it better? What word would you use to describe Michael Craig-Martin s artwork?
