VCE Studio Arts Unit 3

SAT 1 - Outcome 1: Exploration Proposal and Work Plan

Ms. Ognen | 2016
Introduction:
1st Draft:
2nd Draft:
Final due:

Monday the 1st of Feb, 2016

Friday the 12th of Feb, 2016
Friday the 26th of Feb, 2016
Friday the 4th of March, 2016

Outcome 1:
Prepare an exploration proposal that formulates the content and the parameters of an individual design process, and that
includes a plan as to how the proposal will be undertaken. You are also required to create a work plan to assist in the design
process to ensure successful results.
The exploration proposal relates to Criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of School-assessed Task 1.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 1.
Key knowledge
This knowledge includes:
the characteristics of an exploration proposal;
the structure of a design process including a plan;
conceptual possibilities and ideas to be explored in the design process;
the focus and subject matter to be explored in the design process;
art form/s to be explored in the design process;
sources of inspiration to be investigated, analysed and interpreted in the design process;
the nature and aspects of aesthetic qualities to be achieved in the design process;
materials to be explored in the design process with a proposal as to how the characteristics of selected materials may support
the communication of ideas;
the techniques to be developed in the design process;
art language and terminology.

Key skills
These skills include the ability to:
prepare an exploration proposal;
discuss conceptual possibilities and explain the ideas to be explored;
describe and explain the focus and subject matter to be communicated and developed;
describe the art form/s to be explored; for example, photography, digital imaging, textiles, painting, installation art, assemblage,
printmaking, drawing, film, video;
discuss the sources of inspiration to be investigated and analyse in relation to students individual ideas;
communicate how the aesthetic qualities may be explored in relation to the ideas;
explain the materials to be explored;
explain the techniques to be developed with a proposal as to how selections may support the communication of ideas;
explain the selection of materials and techniques in light of the analysis of specific constraints;

 plan the design process;

apply appropriate art language and terminology.

Nature of the Task:

An exploration proposal should create a framework for an individual design process in which the student plans how their
subject matter, ideas, aesthetics, materials and techniques will be explored and developed through the design process.
What to do:
Complete an exploration proposal and work plan that contains each of the following parts:
1. The exploration proposal is a written document that contains detailed written and visual references to:
an explanation of the focus and subject matter to be explored and developed in the design process.
a discussion of the conceptual possibilities and an explanation of the ideas to be explored
a description of the art form/s to be explored in reference to the ideas to be explored.
a discussion of the sources of inspiration to be investigated
an explanation of the aesthetic qualities to be explored in relation to ideas to be explored.
an explanation of the appropriate materials to be explored in reference to ideas to be explored.
an explanation of the techniques, processes and skills to be developed in reference to ideas to be
explored.
2. Complete a weekly plan for how the exploration proposal will be implemented. The plan should start from the work
you completed over the holidays to the concluding final submission of work.
3. Visual reference material that may include illustrations, diagrams or images of other artists work or sources of
inspiration as a means of clarifying ideas expressed in the exploration proposal. The visual reference material must
be cited or appropriately acknowledged. It should relate to the each area listed in bold text in point 1.
The exploration proposal should be developed prior to the commencement of the individual design process but may be
expanded upon during the initial stages of the design process. However, it should be noted that the exploration proposal
sets out the content and parameters of the students future proposed work and is not a summary of what has been done.

Assessment Rubric:

VCE Studio Arts Unit 3

SAT 1 - Outcome 1: Exploration Proposal and Work Plan
CRITERIA

Very Low
1-2

1 An explanation of the
focus and subject
matter to be explored
and developed in the
design process.

The focus and subject

matter to be explored
are vaguely mentioned
and provides very little
insight into the sources

Ms. Ognen | 2016

Low
Medium
3-4
5-6
The focus and subject matter
to be explored are mentioned
and provides insight into the
sources of motivation and
inspiration to be investigated.

The focus and subject

matter to be explored
are defined adequately
and provides some
insight into the sources

High
7-8

Very High
9 - 10

The focus and subject

matter to be explored
are clearly defined and
provides insight into the
sources of motivation

The focus and subject

matter to be explored are
clearly defined and
detailed and provides a
comprehensive insight into

2 A discussion of the
conceptual possibilities
and an explanation of
the ideas to be
explored.

3 A description of the
art form/s to be
explored in reference to
the ideas to be
explored.
4 A discussion of the
sources of inspiration
to be investigated.

5 An explanation of the
aesthetic qualities to
be explored in relation
to ideas to be explored.

6 An explanation of the
appropriate materials
to be explored in
reference to ideas to be
explored.
7 An explanation of the
techniques, processes
and skills to be
developed in reference
to ideas to be explored.
8 Work Plan

9 The visual reference

material must be cited
or appropriately
acknowledged.

of motivation and
inspiration to be
investigated.
Very little discussion of
conceptual possibilities
to the subject matter
and art forms. Only a
few ideas are
mentioned to be
investigated.
Very little detail in the
description of the art
form(s) to be explored
in reference to the
ideas to be explored.
Very little description of
the sources of
inspiration to be
investigated throughout
the design process.
Very little explanation
of the aesthetic
qualities to be explored
and developed in
relation to the ideas.
Vaguely demonstrates
documentation and
visual material.
Vague description of
the appropriate
materials to be
explored in reference to
ideas to be explored.
Vague description of
the techniques,
processes and skills to
be developed in
reference to the ideas
to be explored.
Poorly written
description of your
design process on a
timeline plan for unit 3.
There is a significant
amount of Visual
Material not cited or
appropriately
acknowledged.

Little discussion of conceptual

possibilities relevant to the
subject matter and art forms
and a small range of ideas to
be investigated.

Little detail in the description

of the art form(s) to be
explored in reference to the
ideas to be explored.
Little detail description of the
sources of inspiration to be
investigated throughout the
design process.
Vague explanation of the
aesthetic qualities to be
explored and developed in
relation to the ideas.
Demonstrates documentation
and visual material.

Little description of the

appropriate materials to be
explored in reference to ideas
to be explored.
A description of the
techniques, processes and
skills to be developed in
reference to the ideas to be
explored.
A description of your design
process plan on a timeline for
unit 3.
Visual material is mostly cited
or appropriately acknowledge.
There is a significant amount
not cited or appropriately
acknowledged.

of motivation and
inspiration to be
investigated.
Adequate discussion of
conceptual possibilities
relevant to the subject
matter and art forms
and an appropriate
number of related ideas
to be investigated.
Adequate description of
the art form(s) to be
explored in reference to
the ideas to be
explored.
Adequate description of
the sources of
inspiration to be
investigated throughout
the design process.
Adequate explanation
of the aesthetic
qualities to be explored
and developed in
relation to the ideas.
Demonstrates adequate
documentation and
visual material.
Adequate description of
the appropriate
materials to be
explored in reference to
ideas to be explored.
Adequate description of
the techniques,
processes and skills to
be developed in
reference to the ideas
to be explored.
Adequate and detailed
description of your
design process plan on
a timeline for unit 3.
Adequate visual
material is cited or
appropriately
acknowledge.

and inspiration to be
investigated.
Thoughtful discussion of
conceptual possibilities
relevant to the subject
matter and art forms
and a range of related
ideas to be
investigated.
Thorough description of
the art form(s) to be
explored in reference to
the ideas to be
explored.
Thorough description of
the sources of
inspiration to be
investigated throughout
the design process.
Comprehensive
explanation of the
aesthetic qualities to be
explored and developed
in relation to the ideas.
Demonstrates very
detailed documentation
and visual material.
Thorough description of
the appropriate
materials to be
explored in reference to
ideas to be explored.
Thorough description of
the techniques,
processes and skills to
be developed in
reference to the ideas
to be explored.
Thorough and detailed
description of your
design process plan on
a timeline for unit 3.
Most visual material is
thoroughly cited or
appropriately
acknowledge.

TOTAL:
Student comments:

Teacher comments:

the sources of motivation

and inspiration to be
investigated.
Perceptive and thoughtful
discussion of conceptual
possibilities relevant to the
subject matter and art
forms and a range of
related ideas to be
investigated.
Comprehensive
description of the art
form(s) to be explored in
reference to the ideas to
be explored.
Comprehensive
description of the sources
of inspiration to be
investigated throughout
the design process.
Comprehensive
explanation of the
aesthetic qualities to be
explored and developed in
relation to the ideas.
Demonstrates thorough,
detailed documentation
and visual material.
Comprehensive
description of the
appropriate materials to
be explored in reference
to ideas to be explored.
Comprehensive
description of the
techniques, processes and
skills to be developed in
reference to the ideas to
be explored.
Very comprehensive and
detailed description of
your design process plan
on a timeline for unit 3.
All visual material is
thoroughly cited or
appropriately
acknowledge.

/100