The Arts at Oakleigh Grammar

Ms Tracy Sarroff

Teacher of Visual Arts, Media, VCE Studio Arts

Year 7 Visual Arts

This semester, Year 7 Visual Arts students have been learning about the portrayal of life and 'Sport in Art' across different times and cultures.

After their initial research and idea development, students learned new skills and techniques to make terracotta pots using the coil method and hand building techniques.

Both the form of their pots and subject matter have been partly inspired by the Hermannsburg Potters, a renowned indigenous artist group from the Northern Territory who have a strong passion for Australian Rules Football.

Students completed analysis activities comparing the artworks by the Hermannsburg Potters with Ancient Greeks vases; their depiction of sport and everyday life many centuries ago.

It was wonderful to see our students reveal their individual ideas and experiences on their own ceramic works, which present a wide range of styles and interests. Many of which, convey as much about our life and culture as the works in which we studied.

Materials used: Earthenware, underglaze and glaze

2019 National Summer Art Scholarship for VCE Students

In 2019 the National Summer Art Scholarship will take place, we ask that any Year 11 students completing Year 12 Studio Arts in 2019 consider getting involved and entering into the scholarship.

The scholarship includes airfares, accommodation, meals and workshops, with trained staff supervising the students at all times.

The scholarship week is an enriching learning experience and demonstrates to students, the potential career opportunities in the visual arts.

Sixteen students are selected, two from each state and territory, with the event taking place at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, from the 12th to the 19th of January.

For more information visit the gallery website at nga.gov.au or by contacting                                               Adriane Boag, Program Producer on summerartscholarship@nga.gov.au.

Students may also collect an application brochure from Ms Sarroff.

This scholarship will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for any of the lucky winners, so please apply soon, as applications close on Monday, 5th of November.