Raw material
The Journal provides much of the raw material used for the other assessed components. Portions of the journal may be selected, adapted and presented in other components of the course. For example, analysis and comparison of artworks for the Comparative Study may come from notes in the journal, as well as pages for the screens presented as the Process Portfolio, and planning for the Exhibition and writing the Curatorial rationale, all of these elements may be adapted from the journal.
What should be included in the Visual Journal?
draw, think, analyze, reflect, design, invent, compare, experiment, record, respond, explore, observe, create
All of the following can be included in the journal:
- development of art-making skills and techniques
- experiments with media and technologies
- personal reflections
- first-hand observations, written and visual
- creative ideas for exploration and development
- evaluations of art practices and art-making experiences
- responses to artists and their works
- gallery and museum visits
- detailed evaluations and critical analysis
- records of valued feedback received
- challenges faced and achievements
