Course Description

Visual Arts engages students in a journey of discovery, experimentation and problem-solving. Students undertake this journey by utilising visual techniques, technologies, practices, and processes to create their own unique artwork based on a class theme. The majority of 3 period and 2 period Visual Arts courses is based on practical work.
Each Visual Arts (Art) course allows students to engage in traditional and contemporary art forms such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, textiles or ceramics. Students will be encouraged to express individualism and creativity in their application of ideas and materials in the making of their 2D and/or 3D artworks. They will be able to explore different mediums in each semester, allowing students to take more than one Art unit, and projects will be tailored to suit the class where possible.
Emphasis is placed on the practical production piece (final artwork); however, students will explore, research, document, design, create and evaluate in both practical and written areas of the course. Through small research activities, students will extend their knowledge and understanding of a variety of art styles and artistic influences which will inspire them in the development and design of their production piece. Tasks will include drawing/visual inquiry, production work, investigation, and analysis.
Students considering a Visual Arts course in Year 11 are strongly encouraged to complete at least one Visual Arts unit in Year 10. Students may choose more than one Visual Arts course.