Artistic Artifact Reflection (UPPER CORE) (Know, Do, Reflect)

Complete the KDR graphic organizer below with comprehensive thoughts. Each section
should consist of 1-2 detailed, thorough paragraphs that showcase what you KNOW, what
you can DO, and your REFLECTION on your project. The boxes will grow as you type.

KNOW: This year in my English class we read The Tragedy

Explain the goal or of Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare. We
objective of the course, were tasked with making a two or three dimensional
the artistic collective art piece representing the three different
project/assignment, types of characters being the conspirators, Caesar
and how it helped you himself, and the Plebeians and how they are viewed
meet that by the readers at the end of act 3. Being the project
goal/objective had to a physical art piece of some kind, my forte
Discuss what you was completely thrown out the window. I was not
needed to know in able to act in any way, shape or form. My partner
order to complete the and I decided paint something that would represent
artistic the three characters. I know little to nothing about
project/assignment painting. What we needed to know was what and
effectively and how we felt the characters were represented in the
proficiently, as well as story and what we could use as a representation for
discussing what you the art piece. It was also necessary to know the
LEARNED upon various colors used to combine and blend to give off
completing it. different moods in the painting. This was a first for
both me and my partner, painting without someone
who had been trained in some way. Upon completing
the project I learned good ways to cover mistakes
while painting and how to use details to enhance
your paintings.

DO: My partner and I first met to figure out how we

Discuss the process of wanted to represent the characters. We decided
what you actually did Caesar would be represented as man being struck
in order to complete by lighting standing on a ladder, the conspirator
your artistic storm clouds, and the Plebeians were merely eyes
project/assignment down on the dirt ground below. From there we
and what you can do gathered the necessary materials: paints, brushes,
as a result and a canvas. From there we evenly decided who
o Think - because would be doing what to ensure that no one was
I know (this) I can doing more work than the other. Using the different
now do (this) colors to make different shades of purple to make
Discuss new the sky ominous and added clouds and lightning
technologies used, bolts. We found a single skeleton design on the
new subject matter internet and free handed that design into the
encountered, new canvas carefully I learned a lot about blending
skills learned or skills colors together on the canvas to make them flow
that were improved, into one another. As well as learning to fix the
 etc. as you worked mistakes as I go along. While painting nothing goes
through your project. exactly as you plan and fixing them in the moment is
what really matters. My partner taught me to use
the mistakes as additions to what you already have,
which made the processes a lot less stressful. After
completing the piece itself, from there all we had to
was find quotes justifying our reasoning for
choosing the representations.

REFLECT: Reflect on My partner and I worked very well together. To he

the process of fair she is my girlfriend, and I completely disagree
completing the with mixing business with pleasure, because it
project/assignment (both mellowed me out a lot more working with someone
steps taken and who made m feel like I was making useful
knowledge and contributions to the project rather than a burden
experience gained). because I'm not a great artist. Things I would to
What went well? Why? improve really revolve around my confidence about
What could have gone art. I tend to feel like I am unable to paint because I
better? How could you am not trained in any sense. Therefore I feel like I
have improved it? shouldn't be doing it at all because I am going to
How have you ruin it. Building my confidence is incredibly an
demonstrated growth incredibly important step for me when pursuing or
in your knowledge trying to attempt any form of art. Another aspect I
and skills as a student would like to improve is the frustration I feel when
& in this artform as a something doesnt go exactly how I please while
result of working painting. I beat myself up and act as though I am
through the hopeless, when in reality, small changes can fix a
project/assignment? painting easily. Growing I have definitely stepped
Describe why & how out of my comfort zone for this project trying
this particular something new. I gained knowledge regarding the
project/assignment basic fundamentals of painting and how to be a
was impactful on your more successful painter and openness to try
tenure as a student in different forms of art, accepting all forms of art.
the Arts Academy? This project stood out to me, because of how proud I
felt upon completion, I got a B on the project, but in
my head, it was a C worthy work of art solely
because I was the one doing it. The project made me
feel less like a one sided artist only good at one
thing. The academy is all about trying different
types of art and this project I finally took the
opportunity to try one of the forms I had not yet
ventured into