Introduction to Art/Conceptualizing A Work of Art

Methodology: A body of practices, procedures, and rules used by those who work in a discipline or engage in an inquiry.

Convergent Practices
Usually a linear process.

1- Define your Goal or Problem

2- Research potential concepts, Reference visual materials, and Reflect on others who have achieved similar goals

3- Develop the Concept; the idea or expression to be conveyed

4- Develop the Visual Component

5- Create and execute

6- Evaluate the results then revise and refine the work

See Creativity and Convergent Production

Consider the medium most suitable for your goal.

Divergent Practices
Usually a non-linear process that requires:


 * Intuition
 * Experience
 * Mimicry