myp 2 text as image

MYP 2 Text as Image Task 2

Kay RosenSomething Happened, 2017Krakow Witkin Gallery Image reference link

MYP 2

Global Context - Personal and Cultural Expression, exploration: Creation and Artistry

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Inspiration for this unit design:

This unit for MYP 2 explores different ways of thinking about text and images. It hopes to inspire students to explore how text and images communicate ideas in various ways.

Many artists use text in their artworks, and many designers have manipulated font designs for publication. Investigating different text types may inspire students to create their own unique artwork.

Inquiry

Unit title Text and Image

Inquiry- Establishing the purpose of the unit

Key Concept - Communication

Related Concept - Expression

Global Context - Personal and Cultural Expression, Exploration: Creation and Artistry

Statement of Inquiry: Words and Images can communicate and express artistic ideas.

Time- 22 Hrs

Inquiry Questions

Factual - How can ideas be expressed in an artwork through text? How can we communicate ideas in art?

Conceptual - How do the elements of art help communicate an idea?

Debatable - Does an image communicate the same ideas to everyone?

Key Concept- Communication

'Communication is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas and symbols. It requires a sender, a

message and an intended receiver. Communication involves the activity of conveying information or

meaning. Effective communication requires a common “language” (which may be written, spoken or nonverbal).

Communication is often regarded in the arts as a message between the artist and an audience or between

performers. Without intended communication, the arts become solely self-expressive.'

IB MYP Art Guide 2022.(latest Guide) pg 24

Possible Art-Making Content

Text Design,
Typography as Contemporary Art,
Creative Lettering /calligraphy (hand-drawn fonts)
Contemporary artist that use Font and text in their art
Word Art
Found Text and Collage

Possible Art Knowledge

Technical drawing/ perspective/ scale and proportion (hand-drawn fonts)
Composition
positive and negative shapes
calligraphy
Communicating ideas in an artwork through formal elements

Assessment

Objectives	Formative Assessment	Summative Assessment
A. Investigating Ai: Investigate a movement or genre in their chosen art discipline relative to the statement of inquiry. Aii: Describe an artwork from the chosen movement or genre. B. Developing Bi: Practically explore ideas from the chosen movement or genre. Bii: Present a clear artistic intention for the final artwork in line with the statement of inquiry. C. Creating C: Create an artwork. D. Evaluating Di: Appraise their own artwork. Dii: Reflect on their development as an artist.	Investigating (Aii) • In small groups, students discuss and describe one artwork using the formal elements of art. • Students write down ideas and compare thoughts in their journals. Developing (Bi, Bii) • Complete an activity demonstrating knowledge of composition experimentation. • Explore different materials in the journal using one element of art. • Create a quick sketch proposal for an artwork. Evaluating (Di, Dii) • Discuss as a class or in small groups how to describe an artwork. • Write seven sentences describing the elements of art and how the artist has chosen to create the work. • Write a paragraph reflection on what they understand so far and how they express themselves as an artist.	Investigating (Ai, Aii) • Investigate text and images through font design and text in artworks, focusing on communicating ideas. • Document findings in the process journal. • Reflect on one artwork and describe it using formal qualities. • Connect to the Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression and the statement of inquiry. Developing (Bi, Bii) • Explore font design practically and experiment with text as image in the process journal. • Practice perspective and technical drawing in font design (2- and 3-point perspectives). • Experiment with reshaping text to create expressive artworks. • Develop an artistic intention (~100 words) and create a proposal sketch for a potential artwork. Creating (C) • Create an artwork inspired by the elements of art and making an image out of text. • The artwork should be unique, connected to the statement of inquiry, and justifiable through developing skills. Evaluating (Di, Dii) • Analyse the text-inspired artwork, evaluating it using formal qualities. • Justify artistic decisions through evidence in the process journal. • Describe the development of art skills and ideas. • Connect reflections to the unit’s big ideas (written or presented).