Interview Guide

Here are some things we may ask your child to share with us:

Introduction

  1. Name (first name only)
  2. Title of Artwork
  3. Age of student when artwork was completed

Description of Artwork

  1. Materials used (chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, acrylic paint, watercolors, acrylic inks, black ink, block printing, collage, wood/metal/plastic/clay sculpture, mixed media)
  2. What objects are pictured (people, animals, objects, places, story)
  3. Process of creation
    • inspiration – still life, imagination
    • steps taken to create piece – what came first, second, third…
    • art terms or challenges given during demonstration

Challenges and memorable parts

  • difficulties with materials or techniques
  • most enjoyable aspects of creating piece

Other questions to consider

  • How did you choose this piece to exhibit?
  • How did you choose the title?
  • Is there anything that you would like to share with the viewer? Something they may not notice?