Folio of artworks what to include in your folio

Unit 4 Folio of Artworks

The folio of artworks is a selection of finished artworks that you
choose to submit for assessment. The pieces are expected to show a
resolve and clear connection in theme, aesthetic quality or ideas
explored. You should make sure that you review your exploration
proposal at the beginning of unit 4 so that you are clear about what
it is you are doing.

F.R.E.D
This stands for Focus, Reflect, Evaluate, Document.

! The first thing that should be included is a re-focus and reflection on your potential directions from
unit 3. Start by looking at your potential directions and selecting at least 2 which you will develop
into finished pieces. There must be evidence of potential directions at the start of your second folio
so it would be a good idea to photocopy the selection from your first visual diary and stick them into
your second diary.

! If you have a LOT of directions you will need to refine them. Your
potential directions and work should be evaluated as you progress -
which means that you will need to annotate photographs of your
work as it progresses. Get used to photographing your work as you
work on it so that the progression is clearly documented.

! Photograph the progression of your work every lesson. Screen grabs
/ print screen (command + shift + 3) You will then need to again,
reflect and evaluate the progression of your work as you go. This
can be done by annotations and writing about your progress.

! It is very important that your teacher observes you working in
the classroom to eliminate any authentication issues.

! Make sure that your exploration proposal is not forgotten you should be referring back to this all
the way through your artmaking process.

Unit 4 Folio Focus

When you have completed your final works you will need to submit a focus and evaluation
statement. A detailed example of what to include starts on page 224 of Artisan textbook. We have
copies at school you can use in class.
They key areas you need to discuss in your written statement are:

! 1) Identify the focus of the folio
! 2) Describe the focus and subject matter of the folio
! 3) Identify and discuss how potential directions have contributed to
the final artworks + provide evidence of potential directions. (photos
or screen grabs)
! 4) Explain any further refinements to potential directions
! 5) Reflect on how the final artworks effectively communicate your
aims and ideas
! 6) Analyse how the final artworks realise the communication of your
ideas.
! 7) Discuss the relationships evident between the final artworks
! 8) Discuss how materials and techniques were applied in the final artworks
! 9) Explain how aesthetic qualities were resolved in the final artworks
! 10) Discuss the final presentation of the cohesive artworks

This needs to be a typed document. Answer each section in as much detail as possible check
that you are not repeating yourself. You can write in the first person. It should easily be at
least 1 or 2 pages long.