Artist Scout Interest Badge

Badge Requirements

Artist

1. Submit at least 3 works done by yourself in your chosen medium or media.
2. Have a working knowledge of the equipment and media that you used in creating your work.
3. Demonstrate by practical example:
   1. Perspective.
   2. Colour Sense.
   3. Proportion.
   4. Balance.
   5. Shadow and highlight.
   6. Tonal changes to enhance perspective.
4. Using pencil and paper, produce on the spot a recognisable and artistic sketch of two of the following:
   1. Caricature of the examiner.
   2. Still-life from within the room.
   3. The view from the window.
   4. A common object (bookcase, ashtray etc).
   5. Traditional African Art.
   6. Produce a piece of art using digital media.
5. Do A. B. or C.
   • A. Discuss a well-known artist using at least 3 of the following topics:
   1. Life and background.
   2. Style and works.
   3. Media used.
   4. Message.
   5. Colour and tone.
   6. Favourite subjects.
      OR
   • B. Recognise and describe at least 4 styles of work of artist in the following historical groupings:
   1. Ancient Greece.
   2. Up to the 17th Century.
   3. 17th to 19th Century.
   4. 20th Century.
      OR
   • C. Discuss with the examiner at least four art related topics such as classicism, impressionism, cubism, and modernism.

Badge Requirements in printable PDF format

• Artist (PDF)

Safe From Harm

Whilst completing the requirements for this badge, Scouts must not be placed in hazardous or dangerous situations under any circumstances.

All activities must comply with SCOUTS South Africa Safe from Harm framework and be supervised by responsible adults.

Participation should offer meaningful learning or service experiences while ensuring the Scout's safety and well-being at all times.

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