Sample work Creative Arts K–6 Stage 3: Visual Arts: Wire Sculptures

Suggested materials

Art paper, drawing pencils, wire (2 different widths), works by Picasso and other artists such as Joy Hester and Paul Klee.

Prior learning

Students have been participating in an integrated unit on identity. They have viewed and briefly discussed works by Picasso and other artists. The teacher has modelled the process of sketching someone using a continuous line and of creating a wire sculpture. Students have been instructed in the safe handling of wire and cutting tools.

Outcomes

Making (VAS3.1)
Investigates subject matter in an attempt to represent likenesses of things in the world.
Making (VAS3.2)
Makes artworks for different audiences, assembling materials in a variety of ways.

Criteria for assessing learning

Students will be assessed on their:

• representation of the subject matter of a face and its features
• investigation of various construction techniques and spatial qualities to make a 3D wire sculpture of a face.

Work Sample Assessment 

Kim 

Kim has demonstrated a very high level of competence in using materials and forms to represent the subject matter of a face and its features. There is evidence of careful, detailed observation and artistic risk-taking in the inclusion of hair and glasses. Kim has investigated and experimented with a variety of construction techniques and spatial qualities to represent likenesses using a 3D wire sculpture. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard at the end of Stage 3.

Indra 

Indra has demonstrated a high level of competence in using materials and forms to represent the subject matter of a face and its features. There is evidence of careful observation in the depiction of the eyes, nose, mouth and jaw line. Indra has investigated various construction techniques and spatial qualities to represent likenesses using a 3D wire sculpture. A high level of competence is evident in the manipulation of techniques in the reinforced hairline with wire looping used to create curls. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard at the end of Stage 3.

Cameron 

Cameron has demonstrated an adequate level of competence in using materials and forms to represent the subject matter of a face and its features. There is some evidence of observation and an understanding of Picasso’s works. Cameron has adequately investigated various construction techniques and spatial qualities to represent likenesses using a 3D wire sculpture. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard at the end of Stage 3.