1. SCHOOL OF FINE ART, HISTORY OF ART AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Discover ARTiculation
Presentation
How and What to Research
Writing the Presentation
Presentation Techniques
Sarah Harvey Richardson
Education Outreach Fellow
University of Leeds

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How and What to Research
How to approach research:
Adjudicators are asked to assess each presentation as a whole including: Content: including research, methodology, creative and original thought and use of illustrations.
The interest of the speaker will give emphasis to particular aspects and these may be to do with context, iconography, technique, style, function or historical associations.
Other works of art may be used to provide context.
Questions to think about:
Who is the artist/architect?
What influences them and what is their background?
When was the piece made and what materials were used?
How did the artist/architect produce the work and what is the style/genre?

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How and What to Research
Opinions and Evidence:
The film must reflect the speaker’s own approach and personal response to the work of art.
Personal observation is strongly encouraged.
Your film should not just include your own opinions – although these are very useful and important.
You must also give evidence about where you are getting your ideas from, and use other people’s work to support your statements.

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How and What to Research
Primary and Secondary Sources:
The competition encourages speakers to visit their local art galleries, museums, exhibitions and architectural spaces to select local subjects for their talks. First-hand experience with the work of art being discussed is strongly advised.
What sources are you using?
Is it just your own opinions and views on the work, or are you also bringing in the views of others?
Websites – which ones? Are they reliable?
Does the library (school, town library) have any books that may be useful?

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Writing the Presentation
How to structure the film within the set time:
Films must be between 2 and 3 minutes long.
Adjudicators are asked to assess each presentation as a whole including: Structure: including cohesion, progress, theme, conclusion and timing.
What might be an effective structure for a 3 minute presentation?

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Using PowerPoint and other illustrations
How to make a PowerPoint, and to how to make it useful/meaningful:
The title of the talk must only contain the name of the artist, the date and title of the artwork being considered. Subtitles may be introduced in the presentation.
Use illustrations – but make sure these relate to what you are saying.
Make your PowerPoint visually interesting - but beware of too many effects/transitions!
The PowerPoint can be a useful prompt when you are presenting.

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Presentation Techniques
How to present clearly and effectively:
Adjudicators are asked to assess each presentation as a whole including: Delivery: including clarity, accessibility and the speaker’s ability to engage with both the audience and the chosen artwork.
The delivery of an academic essay and/or an excessive reliance on notes is not encouraged.
Practice presenting:
Have a go!

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Presentation Techniques
The winners from 2016 were Libby Brown and Millie Anderson
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