As you all know, we are in a constant state of revision with IDEAS Project Block. The development of the educational program and the development of projects are increasingly more professional and more true to how creatives communicate their ideas in the world. Today's focus is on Artist Statements. Despite what you may have already started or drafted, please consider the example and make revisions that advance your writing.
Guiding Questions
- Who am I as an artist?
- How did I progress as an artist this semester?
- How do artists communicate vision and intent?
Do Now
See | Think | Wonder
Make your observations on your own and then circle up to share responses.
Record your thinking on Post-It Notes. Collect them as a group.
See | Think | Wonder
Make your observations on your own and then circle up to share responses.
Record your thinking on Post-It Notes. Collect them as a group.
- What do you notice about the visuals in this image?
- What do you think about as you observe the visuals?
- What do you wonder, question, or even challenge about this image?
Banksy, IKEA Punk, London 2009
Do Next
I used to think... Now, I think...
Paper copies of the Artist Statement tied to the image above will be in Advisor mailboxes for today. Make your observations with a partner and then circle up to share responses. Collect your thinking on another Post-It Note and collect them as a larger group. Please have them before you start today's lesson.
Mini-Lesson | Artist Statements
Artist Statement Description and Grading Rubric
More Examples and details on Artist Statement
Open up the links above and discuss the Artist Statement Expectations.
Studio Time | Set a Goal for Your Artist Statement and make your document. A stretch goal of completing your first paragraph is reasonable.
- Begin your artist statement by considering the following questions:
- What is my story?
- How does my art portray my story?
- Who is my audience? What do I want my audience to think about?
- Publication Information
- Generally a page in length
- Block paragraphs
- Single spaced
- Upload into correct assignment in Google Classroom
Ticket Out | An Artist Statement document setup with the correct title format and placed in your individual IDEAS Block folder.
