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Throughout this unit you have regularly reflected on your own aesthetic preferences. In Lesson 4, you finalized the creation of a mood board as a way to organize and visualize your preferred artistic subjects, materials, methods, and messages. In this activity, you will finalize a portfolio of these preferences and create a single work of art that incorporates at least two of these interests. Use the following instructions, the Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio worksheet, and the Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio rubric to complete this amazing reflection of the young artist that you are!
Describe your mood board in the appropriate location of the Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio worksheet. Complete the description.
Spend some time thinking about who you are as an artist. Choose a subject for your final piece of the course and determine the materials and methods you will use to complete your work. Create a rough draft. For instance, you might create a mixed media collage or sketch that illustrates your dreams for the future. Or you might create a painting or series of photographs to raise awareness about an issue that is important to you.
Complete the final draft of your piece and fill in the description and reflection sections of the worksheet.
Share your work with your Learning Coach and celebrate the progress you have made in getting to know who you are as an artist at this unique point in your life.
Select the link to access the Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio worksheet.
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Next, think about who you are as an artist and choose a subject for your final piece. Consider what materials and methods you enjoy working with and how you can incorporate them into your piece. You can create a rough draft or sketch to help plan out your final artwork.
Once you have your rough draft, create the final piece and fill in the description and reflection sections on the worksheet. Reflect on how your final piece incorporates your aesthetic preferences and artistic identity.
Lastly, share your work with your Learning Coach and take pride in the progress you have made in understanding yourself as an artist. Good luck with your project!
For your Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio, your mood board should showcase your aesthetic preferences, artistic inspirations, and the themes that are important to you as an artist. Think about the colors, textures, symbols, and imagery that resonate with you and include them in your mood board. This will help you visualize your artistic identity and guide the creation of your final piece.
I hope this helps clarify what a mood board is! Let me know if you have any other questions.
If you choose to make the mood board about yourself, you can include images, quotes, textures, colors, and other visual elements that represent who you are, your personality, your experiences, and your passions. You can also include images of people who inspire you, or who embody qualities that you admire.
On the other hand, if you choose to make the mood board about other people, you can showcase images, stories, quotes, or artwork that reflect the individuals that you find inspiring, influential, or significant in some way.
Ultimately, the choice is yours! Your mood board should be a reflection of your unique artistic identity and should inspire and inform your final piece for the Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio. Have fun creating your mood board! If you need any more guidance, feel free to ask.
Here are some tips on how to effectively describe your mood board to your teacher:
1. Start by giving an overview of your mood board and its purpose. Explain why you selected certain images, colors, and elements to include.
2. Discuss the themes and ideas that your mood board reflects. Talk about what these themes mean to you and how they influence your artistic style and preferences.
3. Point out specific elements on your mood board that are particularly important or meaningful to you. Explain why you chose these elements and how they contribute to the overall mood and tone of the board.
4. Describe any connections or relationships between the various images and elements on your mood board. Explain how they work together to create a cohesive visual representation of your artistic identity.
5. Finally, communicate how your mood board has influenced your final piece for the Artist Self-Reflection Portfolio and how it has helped you to further understand yourself as an artist.
By effectively communicating the thought process behind your mood board, you can help your teacher gain insight into your artistic vision and creative approach. Good luck with presenting your mood board! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.