Comparative study guidance - simple templates

Comparative study guidance

Criteria A - Formal analysis

Analysing an Image Format 

What is happening in the image? 

Write down your first feelings about the artworks. 

What do you think about it? 

Basic facts 

• What is its title? 

• Who made it (artist name)? 

• What is made of (medium used)? 

Context and intention 

• Where was it made? 

• What else was going on at the time the artwork was made? (other artist, other art movements, technological innovations like photo , oil paint, digital media, religious and cultural influence) 

• Why was it made? 

• Who was it made for?( commissioned/ paid) 

• Consider the present context. 

• Why was this work selected to be exhibited? 

• Who selected it? 

• Why is it shown in this way? 

Details- 

Does it look like something you know or recognise? ............................................................................................................Images can be broken into three areas or grounds In the ......ground I can see....................... this gives the feeling of................. In the ......ground I can see....................... this gives the feeling of................. In the ......ground I can see....................... this gives the feeling of................. Fore ground - Mid ground – Background, large, small scale 

The main detail is ..........................................................................................................................The secondary details are ............................................................................................................ 

Do you like the image? I .........the image because I think it is ........................................................ The artist has worked in a ............................................................................. way I think this because ....................................................................................................................... Like, dislike, messy, neat, realistic, and abstract. 

How has the artists used colour? The artist has used ................................................. colour to make this image local, modulated. 

The artist has created ................................................ shapes by using colour 

Flat, three dimensional 

Can you say anything else about this image, its layout (composition) how it makes you feel the way the artist has used colour or what you can see? Add your interpretations .................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................. 

Visual and tactile elements Colour – 

Shape- 

Form- 

Line- 

Texture- 

Space- 

Composition- 

Criterion B: Interpretation of function and purpose

For the next submission of Criterion B “Interpretation of function and purpose” for the comparative study, you can use the prompts below to help you with considering WHY the artwork was created. You can use this checklist to help you with formulating the notes for your C.S.

You must include relevant images that understanding and interpreting the function and purpose of the artwork. You must demonstrate an understanding of how the artwork connects to the context in which is what created. You must address the function and purpose of EACH artwork.

Function	Advert	Utilitarian object/Tool
	Garment	Architecture
	Monument	Fine art work
Purpose	Social message	Community?
		Action or change?
		Religious?
		Political?
		Festivity?
	Political message	Propaganda?
		Satire?
	Personal	Catharsis?
		Narrative/Cultural fable or Folk tale/personal history?
		Fine Art
	Physical	Example as word, jewellery, A Jenney, archway etc
		Decorative
	Other types	Commission
		Illustration
		Provoke questions / thoughts

Criterion C: Evaluation of the cultural significance

For the next submission for Criterion C -“Evaluation of cultural significance “of the comparative study you will need to read the text below carefully. You can use this checklist to help you with formulating your C.S.

You must include relevant images that connect to the cultural context of the artwork.

You must demonstrate an understanding of how the artwork connects to the context in which is what created. You must address the material, cultural and conceptual significance for EACH Artwork.

You must evaluate:

Material significance	What materials has the artist used?	What technique has the artist used?
	Is the use of materials and progress the norm for the time and  place in which it was created?	Is it an unusual or new technique being employed?
	What culture does the technique originate from?	Find other visual examples of artworks, crafts, artefacts that  utilize the same or similar technique.
Conceptual significance	What is the concept behind the artwork ? ( Intention)	How does the intention of the artwork  connect to myths, literature,  poetry, invention, Issues, current affairs, traditions, beliefs, values etc related to the specific culture and  time period
Cultural Significance	What is the specific culture and time period that the artwork is connected to?	What is culture? What are the elements/characteristics of this culture?
	What are the values of that culture?	What is the history of that culture?
	What was the society like during  that  time period (consider    monarchy/ government/social expectations/class systems/religion/role/ tradition /belief ) THAT CONNECTS THE ARTWORK	What historical events are connected to the time period and culture and the artwork?
	What other artworks from that culture/time period may have influenced the creation of this artwork?	What other artworks by this artist can connect to your chosen works? How and why Do they connect?
PART 2:	For each of the facts, that to you uncover consider how they connect to the imagery and intention of the artwork that you are investigating.	How does the artist use the colour, symbols, motif, subject matter, etc. that are influenced by the cultural and historical context.  YOU MAY NEED TO REVISE  SOME OF YOUR FORMAL ANALYSIS IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINDINGS.
SYNTHESIS

Criterion F: Making connections to own art-making practice

For HL only 3-5 screens

For the screens for Criterion F “Making connections to own art-making practice” of the comparative study you will need to read the notes below carefully. You can use this checklist to help you with formulating the notes for your C.S.

You must include relevant images of sketches /artwork /experiments / that

Connect to your development as an artist in Response to the Findings of the C.S.

You must demonstrate clearly that you are REFLECTING upon what you have discovered from comparing these artworks. What have you discovered about how artists address or manipulate the connecting theme/process?

You must ANALYSE and REFLECT upon:

The outcomes of the comparative study	What did you investigate?	Did you discover anything new?
	What did you discover about How the artist's address or Approach is the common theme/ process?	What do you really appreciate now regarding How artists can address the Same theme or process?
	What lasting impression has Been made upon you?	Find examples of visuals to Support what you are saying
Your development as an \ artist	How have the findings of the comparative study impacted create as an artist?	How could you use your new knowledge to influence your art practice
	What evidence do you have of making practical artwork/studies/media experiments/personal Photographs etc. that DEMONSTRATE your own Interpretation and approach towards the theme or use of media/ process?	How does the work that you create address similar Themes or concerns? WHICH specific artworks are You connecting to and HOW?

Meaningful connections	What is the specific culture And time   period that you are Creating your work in?	What are the basic values And the history of that culture?
	How does the cultural and historical context in which you create affect your interpretation of the CS theme or manipulation of the Common process?	How have you made an ORIGINAL and PERSONAL Response to addressing the theme/process within your own work?
	Which artworks, in particular, Are you connecting to and HOW?	What other artworks by this Artist can connect to your own development? How and Why do they connect?
PART 2: Conclusion  and consistency	What have you concluded from your research and investigation for the CS?	Ultimately how have you developed as an artist as an outcome of the CS?
	NOW double-check that your Findings are consistent with what you have analyzed and discovered within the body of the CS.	Check that you have Sufficient evidence of practical studies in response to the findings of the cs. .
	Check that all secondary Sources are cited appropriately	Check that all of your own work is cited as personal studies.