Arts

Year 9 Collaborative Pop Art Masterpiece 

Year 9 students have recently created a vibrant, collaborative artwork inspired by the iconic Pop Art movement. Drawing from the bold colours and striking imagery of this style, each student painted a pop culture icon from their generation on individual canvases. From musicians and movie characters to trending symbols, the students’ choices reflect the diversity of influences that define their era. 

Once completed, the individual pieces will be assembled into a single large-scale artwork, highlighting both the individuality of each student’s contribution and the collective impact of their efforts. The project celebrates the dynamic energy of Pop Art while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and personal expression. It also offers students the chance to explore the cultural significance of their chosen icons and their relevance to modern society. 

The finished work will be proudly displayed in the ERC wing next week, offering the wider school community an opportunity to appreciate and view this snapshot of the Yr 9 generation’s cultural identity. 

Year 9 Visual Communication Design

Our Year 9 students have recently completed a project that involves designing and building miniature bookshelves. The students have used the design process, first by brainstorming ideas for their bookshelves, taking into consideration the needs of their target audience or intended user. Using technical drawing methods, students draw precise orthogonal drawings to scale of their intended bookshelf.  

After finalising their designs, students construct scaled prototypes using materials like balsa wood, foamcore board, and modelling clay. These materials allow them to replicate their designs accurately while experimenting with structural elements.  

The blending of design and construction is important in the development of our students’ visual communication design skills. The students explore and create using divergent thinking and use convergent thinking to problem solve when drawing and constructing the models.