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Artistic Processes & Materials in 2D Visual Art - Coggle Diagram
Artistic Processes & Materials in 2D Visual Art
2D Visual Arts
Art that has height and width, but not depth.
2D art helps children express ideas, feelings and experiences
It develop visual thinking and fine motor skills
(Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2022).
It's made on a flat surface.
Examples: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography and Collage
Mediums
Wet mediums
Watercolour
Acrylic paint
Gouache
Tempera paint
Ink
Dry Mediums
Coloured pencils
Pencil
Charcoal
Chalk pastels
Oil pastels
Mixed Media
Collage materials
Recycled materials
Fabric
Leaves
Magazine images
Natural materials
Children are given the opportunity to explore texture, colour, creativity and sensory experiences through a variety of media (Dinham & Chalk, 2022).
Techniques
Painting and mixed-media techniques
Sponging
Printing
Resist painting
Scraping / sgraffito
Collage
Layering
Drawing techniques
Blending
Sketching
Stippling
Shading
Cross-hatching
Hatching
(Dinham & Chalk, 2022).
Elements
Line – straight, curved, thick, thin or wavy marks
Shape – Geometric or Organic areas
Other Form – three dimensional objects or the appearance of depth.
Colour – evokes mood, meaning and interest in the visual field
Value – lightness or darkness
Appearance – a way to describe a surface or object.
Space – the area around, in between and within things
A knowledge of these elements allows children to experiment, to share their thoughts and to build their visual literacy (Dinham & Chalk, 2022).
Principles
Contrast: Differences such as light/dark, large/small or rough/smooth.
Unity: Artistic elements of an artwork act as a whole.
Pattern & Rhythm: Order and rhythm are created by repeating elements.
Balance: The elements are positioned to make the artwork balanced.
Movement: Guides the viewer's eyes through the artwork.
Emphasis: Establishes a focal point that draws people's attention.
Variety: Works with a variety of colours, shapes, texture and materials.
Proportion can also be considered as the relationship between the sizes of objects (Dinham & Chalk, 2022).
Metalanguage
Explain their creative choices
The specialised language used to describe and discuss art is called metalanguage.
Describe artworks
Metalanguage helps children develop visual literacy
Communicate ideas
Examine their art work critically
(Cambridge University Press, n.d.; Jakobson, 1960).
Artistic Approaches
Process Art – focuses on exploration, experimentation and creativity.
Product Art – is directed towards making the final product.
Inquiry Based Art – Promotes critical thinking, investigation and questioning.
Play Based Art – learning through play, discovery and imagination.
Reggio Emilia Approach – children express their thinking in a variety of ways.
Nature-based Art – incorporates natural materials and links children to nature.
Open-Ended Art – a type of art that has several answers, no right or wrong answer.
(Dinham & Chalk, 2022).
Why is Art important in Early childhood?
Identity = Children make statements of self and build sense of belonging.
Creativity & Imagination- Children make suggestions and brainstorm ideas.
Communication: Children express their thoughts, feelings and experiences through visual means.
Fine Motor Development; Drawing, painting and cutting: hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills are developed.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Children experiment ideas, solve problems
Confidence & Agency= Children are making decisions and taking responsibility for their learning.