
Art and Design
A good way to boost your analysing and evaluating skills (assessment objective 2) is to use the SEMI approach. SEMI stands for: Subject, Elements, Media and Intent. Below are some examples of the SEMI approach being used to analyse and evaluate the work of six contemporary artists.
Revise Alan Davie: 'To a Celtic Spirit, 1'
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Revise Antony Gormley: 'Untitled (For Francis)'
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Revise Backa Carin Ivarsdotter: 'The Corridor'
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Revise Caroline Broadhead: 'Dress with Holes'
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Revise Emma Ronay: 'Trailing Stars' and 'Field'
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Revise Kate Malone: 'Queen Pineapple'
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Revise Susie MacMurray: The Coil'
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Revise More artist explanations with video clips
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