STUDIO ART

UNIT 4
Learning Task 4
Folio Reflection and Evaluation (FRED)

Outcome 2
Focus Evaluation and Reflection Document
An evaluation also needs to be discussed in your folio at the end of your folio and once your final artworks are completed.
You are required to write a summary that covers the focus of your folio, reflection on the trials and work, evaluation as to
what you might have discovered from the design process and creating in relation to your exploration proposal.

Use the following points to assist in addressing the relevant components.

1.

Begin by discussing the focus of the folio, referring back to your exploration proposal. Give some insight as to the subject
matter you have been exploring. A general overview to what worked and what didnt work.

2.

Describe the processes and techniques you have used to produce the final artworks. Give information as to any refocusing
you may have had to adapt along the way and explain why. Ensure you discuss the refinement of the artwork and ideas
which you depict.

3.

Give an explanation as to how your final artworks relate back to the potential directions. Try to include art language which
informative.

4.

Give an explanation as to how the final artworks are linked together. Discuss the ways in which you have presented the
artworks and how that may assist the audience interpreting artwork. Give an evaluation on how the artworks are presented and the success of links established.

5.

Include some visual references in your document that example the finished artworks and any important developments
which assist in the discussion of folio focus.

6.

Explain the use of materials and techniques and the aesthetic qualities in the final artworks and how they communicate
and/or resolve your ideas.

7.

Reflect on how your ideas have been communicated, resolved and realized in all of your finished artworks.

Glossary
http://www.tate.org.uk/learn/online-resources/glossary

Use this a checklist for your Focus, Reflection and Evaluation document (FRED)

Key knowledge and skills

Completed
(tick box)

I have identified the focus of my folio.

I have described the focus and subject
matter of my folio.
I have explained the ways in which potential directions will be used to produce my final artworks.
I have provided visual evidence of the
selected potential directions for my final
artworks.
I have explained any necessary refinement to my potential directions in order
to produce my finished artworks.
I have reflected on the effectiveness of
my final artworks to communicate ideas.
I have analysed how the artworks realise the communication of my ideas.
I have discussed how the relationship
between my final artworks has been
established.
I have explained how I applied the materials and techniques in my final artworks.
I have explained how the aesthetic
qualities have been resolved in my final
artworks.
I have discussed the presentation of my
cohesive folio.
I have used appropriate art language
and terminology.
I have explained any refocusing used to
produce the final artworks.
I have provided visual support materials
that show the refinement of techniques
and skills.

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