Reflective Journal Content required in the CSEC Visual

Reflective Journal Content required in the CSEC Visual Arts Reflective Journal Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer – Visual Arts

What is the Reflective Journal? A body of work reflecting the student’s exposure to theory, process and practice of Visual Arts with special reference to the Expressive forms studied. The Expressive Forms will be the options selected e. g. Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media, Leathercraft etc. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

What is the Reflective Journal? It shows evidence of research undertaken inclusive of samples, photographs, interviews, critiques, descriptive and personal statement and reflections. Disclaimer: The following information is a suggestion of one approach to the visual arts reflective journal Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Suggested Layout of the Reflective Journal Cover CXC Reflective Journal Cover page Table of Contents Introduction Inspiration- Study of Artist Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Suggested Layout of the Reflective Journal Expression Form 1 - Historical, Cultural and Contemporary Content of Expression Form 1 - Process and Analysis of 5 Expression Form 1 Artworks Expression Form 2 - Historical, Cultural and Contemporary Content of Expression Form 2 - Process and Analysis of 5 Expression Form 2 Artworks Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Suggested Layout of the Reflective Journal Conclusion Bibliography Appendix Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Reflective Journal Cover Information required on your cover is as follows: A well-composed cover design that reflects theme of your journal. The lettering and Illustration must work cohesively to creatively reflect theme and content of the Journal. Your theme for your journal must be stated on your cover design. Craftsmanship in lettering, illustration and construction of the cover You can also include the words “Visual Arts Reflective Journal”. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

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CXC Reflective Journal Cover page This page is provided by CXC and must be completed by the teacher and attached to the Reflective Journal Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

CXC Reflective Journal Cover page Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Table of Contents The Table of Contents gives the reader an idea of the layout of the information is presented in the Journal. It must include Section Titles and the corresponding page numbers. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

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Introduction In the introduction of your Reflective Journal, you can explore the following questions: Why have you chosen to pursue Visual Arts? Why have you decided to further your practice in Expressive Form 1? Why have you decided to further your practice in Expressive Form 2? What is your theme for your Reflective Journal? What inspired you to explore this theme? Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

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Inspiration What inspired you during the productions of your artwork? - photos, paintings, poems etc. A major part of this section should include the study of an artist who served as an inspiration for you. Therefore, there MUST be a link to the artist’s artwork and your artwork with reference to style, theme or technique etc. An interview or thorough research of the artist is necessary. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Inspiration STUDY OF ARTIST: - Short Biography of the Artist - Artist’s Inspiration - Artist’s Style - 5 images of Artist’s Artwork with proper labels (title, artist name, media, size, year). The format of labels may vary based on the expression form. - Analysis of all 5 artworks- General information about the artwork, description, analysis of how the elements and principles of art and designs are used and why, interpretations, your judgement of the artwork. - Comparison of the artist’s artwork to your artwork. How has the artist inspired you? Be sure to show relevance of the artist studies as well as samples selected to your work. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

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Introduction to the Expressive Form Explore the following information : General information relating to Expressive Form Historical content of the Expressive Form Cultural content of the Expressive Form Contemporary content of the Expressive Form Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

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Expressive Forms 1 and 2 PROCESS AND ANALYLSIS OF 5 ARTWORKS IN EXPRESSIVE FORM 1 PIECE 1 - Assignment Inspiration Experimentation with Composition Experimentation with Colour Experimentation with Techniques Experimentation with Media Treatments of different elements within the composition using the outlined media Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Expressive Forms 1 and 2 Process Photos with labels and written description of the process in producing the artwork. Final Image of Artwork Analysis of the Artwork-General information about the artwork, description, analysis of how the elements and principles of art and designs was used and why, interpretations, your judgement of the artwork. REPEAT THESE STEPS FOR PIECES 2, 3, 4 AND 5. Experiments will vary based on the Expressive Form. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

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Conclusion Explore the following questions in this section: Summarize the process What have you learnt during this journey? What did you enjoyed most in this journey? What challenges did you face? What do you think you can improve? What advice will you give to future art students? Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Bibliography In this section, list your primary, secondary and tertiary resources that was used in your research and compilation of your Reflective Journal e. g. interviews, books, magazines, internet resources etc. NB You must show the relevance of the resources listed and how they were used in your research. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Appendix Include any information that is too detailed to include in the Reflective Journal e. g. transcript of interviews conducted, research papers etc. You must make reference to this information in the Reflective Journal. Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts

Special thanks to: Melina Daniel – Former Visual Arts Student Ms Shelley Atwaroo-Ramlogan – Visual Arts Teacher Thank you & Be safe Presented by Reynold Ramlogan Curriculum Officer VAPA - Visual Arts