Title: Task: 3.1.1 Analysing the artwork
Course: Art and creative expression 1 cp (VIERKO TP1) > Section: 3. Creative self-expression by writing

Analysing the artwork

In this section, you will learn about composition and how to analyze a picture. Image reading, the analysis of an image, helps you to interpret the image. 

Getting ready: First steps before starting the task. 

Begin by reviewing the learning materials provided.

A picture always tells the viewer something. Visual literacy is about observing, experiencing and interpreting an image. Many different messages can be read from images. The person who takes the picture always has an idea of what he or she wants the picture to say.  The image tells but does not always give clear answers. There are many different things that influence the interpretation of an image, such as your cultural background, your age and your gender. 

The role of composition is to give direction and purpose to the gaze. It is the process of building up an image and arranging what you see in it into as pleasing a whole as possible. Harmony and balance are important, but so are different tensions and variations. All of the above add interest to the image and a desire to interpret it. 

You can practice your picture-reading skills by thinking about what you want to say with your own work. 

Visual literacy is important in today's society, where images are everywhere. We live in a visual world where images are constantly present. The symbolism of images and the information they convey often replace written text. The skill of making and reading pictures helps you to understand the information conveyed by the images around you. 

Find out more: 

- Read file below: Visual Arts - Reading a Picture (APPENDIX 3)

- Read file below: Composition (APPENDIX 4)

 

Instructions for the task

1. Photos in the workplace 

How do you feel about the pictures? How do you use images to tell your story? How are images used in your workplace? Look at the images in your workplace. Think about why they are used and where they are used. Could you use the pictures for a particular task or work step? Use the instructions below to make a picture essay on the topic. 

1. Analyze a picture.

Select the image you like. You can choose from museum collections such as Kiasma or the Sinebrychoff Art Museum or from Finnish National Gallery Kansallisgalleria . You can also choose one of your own images or an image from your own field. Write or explain what you see in a picture or artwork. 

Use image reading tools to help you (Visual arts - Reading a Picture, Appendix 3).

Task-specific guidance on the use of AI

- Use of AI is not allowed in this task.

This is how you return the task:

To return the assignment, click on the Add submission -button below.

Return online text: type your answer in the text box. Click the Save Changes button to confirm your text.

Return pictures: Select files from OneDrive, PC or mobile device. To confirm sending the files, press the Save Changes button.

Image file recovery types: JPEG, TIFF or PNG.

The maximum length of a text response is 300 words. Attach a photo of the work you have analysed to your task return. 

The task will be assessed numerically, on a scale of 1 to 5.