This project will develop students' k/u of 2D painting processes by
using the Clyde waterfront as a starting point to create an
original painting to present to a panel of local artists; art
gallery curator; LA personnel (culture/arts). The winner will be
selected for exhibition e.g. at GOMA, as part of the promotion for
Clyde waterfront regeneration. Paintings can be realistic or
semi-abstract as well as having an interesting use of composition
and colour.
Broad Outcomes of learning
• Subject knowledge gained and enhanced e.g. the expressive
process, learning how to use various materials and
techniques
• Employability skills enhanced - application of knowledge in a
real situation by being able to follow a brief, by being in
competition with peers, and by presenting finished product. Selling
own painting also relates to selling oneself in an interview
situation
• Communication & analysing: critiquing each others work at end
of project
• Researching, planning and sourcing: going through the
investigation and development process
• Presenting: presenting your work to class at end of the
project
• Confidence of working independently from teacher-led lessons
demonstrated by pupil focussed working through development of
expressive ideas
• Pupils take responsibility for their learning through making
aesthetic decisions throughout their expressive unit. Learners will
also justify their painting to the rest of the class
• Learners have developed enterprising skills identified as 4
capacities of CfE
Relevance to curriculum
• Supports CfE Art, students will work with the visual elements:
line, shape, texture, colour and tone
• Relevance of how art is relevant to work and life (what's the
point in art - debate) and how this subject knowledge is put into
practice in a real situation (e.g. applying for a commission)