KU3
Understanding of the aesthetic and/or functional qualities in works of art or design.
The keywords of the criteria:
Aesthetic:
adjective
- concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
"the pictures give great aesthetic pleasure"
noun
- a set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
"the Cubist aesthetic"
Function:
Does the artwork communicate it's intended meaning?
What is the purpose of the artwork? Is it meant to shock, entice, create action, try and make people think differently?
Exploring aesthetic deeper:
How can you show that you understand the aesthetics of the works you are producing?
Is your work and the work of your chosen practitioners pleasing to the eye? Why/ why not?
Each person has their own personal aesthetic or taste. We all gravitate towards certain things that we find pleasing in some way.
For example, I will discuss my own personal aesthetic preferences. I tend to prefer:
- artworks that have intricate details and repetition.
- earthy colours or natural materials
- subject matter from the natural world
I do not expect that you have a clear idea of your own personal aesthetic yet, KU3 is about you exploring what you prefer aesthetically by making judgements and explaining why.
Student Examples:
This student is making evaluations about their work that hit on the aesthetic and function criteria. They are documenting their decision making towards their final artwork.
It is clear from these comments that the student is making decisions about the aesthetics (the way the piece looks) and also the function (the message they wish to get across.)
- They discuss what is working "references to Australia - it's rustic, you get the rusted metal feel"
- They say what isn't working well "black/white/red is a very strong combination" and "The blue took away from that - it's a calm colour and that's not the way I want the piece to be seen."
It is clear from these comments that the student is making decisions about the aesthetics (the way the piece looks) and also the function (the message they wish to get across.)