ASSIGNMENT 5 My extended written project has now been shared over time with my tutor as an annotated draft Word text. It becomes essential that my journey and progression during the course are clear. I must integrate my research materials, tutorials, peer interaction, an annotated draft text, and a contextual study plan for the upcoming […]
This blog will be shared for the Assessment (Feb 2024) with the assessors as a referral to the Learning Outcomes. Fine Art 3: Advanced Practice (FA6APR) As my Body of Work developed, I wanted to consider the nests and objects as making hanging sculptures. For this writing, I researched artists concerning my making practice and […]
Practicalities and planning I need to register/enroll for SYP, seems before 15/11/2023 I will go for the Spring Assessment, my unit needs to be completed by 19 January 2024. We agree on date for last tutorial, for Part Five: Monday 04/12/2023 at 12:00UK (14:00 SA) time. (changed to Wednesday 14/12/23) Planning for Assessment I need […]
CRITICAL EVALUATION EXERCISE 2.1: Looking back and looking forward WRITING A CRITICAL EVALUATION (BETWEEN 500 AND 750 WORDS) Consider the outcomes of this Critical Evaluation in relation to the aims and ambitions for this course as well as the processes from which these outcomes have evolved. Introduction – a first draft When starting this course, […]
PROJECT 1: Body of Work I will share a final body of work, with a written plan that articulates a draft selection for assessment of what ideas I am communicating, identifying gaps, looking at areas that need refining, and trying to resolve these. I think of this part as drawing the threads of my exploration […]
SELECTION OF WORK I want to consider the works below – they are all about nesting/nests and making 3D work for outside installation and drawing explorations of their form. I see the connection with nature as the nest of the sociable weaver and the connection to the wire work of artist Claire Falkenstein. Links to […]
This blog is shared on Gdrive for Assessment, Feb 2024. To the assessors: This work was taken from my website and can be directly accessed using the following link: https://karenstanderart.co.za/the-making-of-a-sociable-weavers-nest/. This blog mostly deals with my research into Ruth Falkenstein’s work and how I translated that into my making. I share learning techniques, work with […]
WRITING A STATEMENT Exploring Reading the suggested reading material in the study guide under the Reading Point hearing. I try to use the words from Gilda Williams to guide me into this process: “Artists should have a wonderful time writing their artist’s statement. Writing it and reading it should be a joy and a pleasure. […]
CONTINUING PEER-TO-PEER DIALOGUE AND CRITICAL INTERACTION I belong to two separate student groups, which are connected to the OCA, where I regularly share work and have interactions with fellow students. I have shared written work as well with students. I have invited someone to read my CR for the Research Part of my studies and […]
Exercise 2.1 Going back to the letter I wrote in Part One. My letter was never completed and left as work to go back to as I progressed through the course, I added more notes. The route and how it deviated from the planned path I cannot but refer to the death of my son […]