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I have had to compose some advice for COFA's art express exhibition for their education kit and I figured that I should post my answers here, so as to help future visual arts students with the BOW
What advice would you give students who are just about to make a body of work for the HSC?
The HSC Visual Arts course is particularly broad, when it comes to the making of the BOW, which makes it really difficult to find a theme.
Firstly I suggest that one must be inspired; go on the internet, browse the online art communities, go to galleries and look through those lovely expensive coffee table books (go into Borders). Do not get inspiration off Myspace either.
Also I think it’s a good idea to experiment in a variety of mediums as the HSC course allows you to select from drawing, painting, sculpture and many others.
Don’t always look at the famed works of art by the masters, look at all sorts of artists from all eras.
Can I also make mention of the recent ‘emo’ and scene photographs conveying teen issues - most of these have been covered before in previous BOWs and aren’t really too original to the markers. Besides, you don’t want to be the same as everyone else do you?
Think outside the canvas.
Remember that you’re making an original body of work that reflects what knowledge you’ve learnt in class from artworks and artists as opposed to just stylistic inspirations.
Anyway, once you’ve found an original theme or concept for your work, discussed it with your teachers; stick with it to the end, it is only now I’d suggest you limit yourself to what you’re good at practice wise and finance wise. Please don’t’ try film if you have no editing room access.
Constantly experiment, ask for other opinions of not just teachers but friends, your neighbours. The website www.deviantart.com is also a fantastic way to get feedback on your artwork, find inspiration and is free to join.
Finally, DO NOT in ANY circumstances, leave your work to the final month before it is due in, as you will completely fray at the edges and besides, it’s generally due around the time of your trials, not fun aye? Set aside a bit of time each week and that way you’ll be less stressed.
Though one can plan their BOW as much as possible, changes wrought by accident or inspiration will occur; allow these to happen because most of the time they’ll be for the better.
Good Luck Class of 2007 with everything you endeavor and stay off Myspace!
What advice would you give students who are just about to make a body of work for the HSC?
The HSC Visual Arts course is particularly broad, when it comes to the making of the BOW, which makes it really difficult to find a theme.
Firstly I suggest that one must be inspired; go on the internet, browse the online art communities, go to galleries and look through those lovely expensive coffee table books (go into Borders). Do not get inspiration off Myspace either.
Also I think it’s a good idea to experiment in a variety of mediums as the HSC course allows you to select from drawing, painting, sculpture and many others.
Don’t always look at the famed works of art by the masters, look at all sorts of artists from all eras.
Can I also make mention of the recent ‘emo’ and scene photographs conveying teen issues - most of these have been covered before in previous BOWs and aren’t really too original to the markers. Besides, you don’t want to be the same as everyone else do you?
Think outside the canvas.
Remember that you’re making an original body of work that reflects what knowledge you’ve learnt in class from artworks and artists as opposed to just stylistic inspirations.
Anyway, once you’ve found an original theme or concept for your work, discussed it with your teachers; stick with it to the end, it is only now I’d suggest you limit yourself to what you’re good at practice wise and finance wise. Please don’t’ try film if you have no editing room access.
Constantly experiment, ask for other opinions of not just teachers but friends, your neighbours. The website www.deviantart.com is also a fantastic way to get feedback on your artwork, find inspiration and is free to join.
Finally, DO NOT in ANY circumstances, leave your work to the final month before it is due in, as you will completely fray at the edges and besides, it’s generally due around the time of your trials, not fun aye? Set aside a bit of time each week and that way you’ll be less stressed.
Though one can plan their BOW as much as possible, changes wrought by accident or inspiration will occur; allow these to happen because most of the time they’ll be for the better.
Good Luck Class of 2007 with everything you endeavor and stay off Myspace!
