Visual Art

Visual Arts

Life Drawing

On Tuesday 1 March, students studying VCE Art Units 1 and 3, attended their first of four, two hour life drawing classes after school. In preparation for their first session, students were introduced to drawing the human form by looking at how the hips and shoulders are positioned, along with alignment of the body and negative space to depict a realistic and proportionate figure. 

This week, students drew a female model, using charcoal, marker and coloured pencil on paper. Drawing times ranged from one minute to 20 minute poses. Students have excelled when drawing the model in proportion, in standing, seated and reclining poses. We are both very impressed with our students’ drawings.

Some feedback by the students:

I found the session educational. I am excited to improve my observational skills. Indianna Smith

I thought the session was very fun and educational! I found it fun to use different materials, and I learnt a lot about human anatomy. Jessie Coleman

Life drawing was fun. I found that the model was nice and open to ideas that we had. I had a lot of freedom of choice. I like that we were able to work with different media. I preferred to work with colour textures. I find the class was a great learning and teaching moment as I got to look at human anatomy. Ana Santos

The first life drawing session went by really quickly and it was a great learning experience. I find drawing realism a bit challenging so I hope I can develop my skills through the rest of the sessions. Taegan Truong

It was daunting at first, but soon I didn't even notice how fast time was passing while I was drawing. It was a great chance to practise observation in art. Now I really appreciate those masters that can draw all the forms and muscles really well. Sarah Delord

Year 8 Ceramics 

In Year 8 Visual Art B, students are currently working on the ceramics unit, Mid-century inspired vases. Students followed the art process by researching Mid-century vase designs from various designers and countries. Then paper templates were created. Terracotta clay slabs were rolled by our generous Art technicians using our new slab roller or slabs were rolled by hand. Once students cut out the clay pieces, they assembled their work using the scoring and slip joining technique. 

As you can see by the photos taken by both classes this week, students are carefully assembling their original vase designs. Once assembled students will decorate their work using floral designs. The unit will be finished by the end of the term, whereby the artworks will dry over the term break. Once the clay is dry, it will be bisque fired to 1000oC, glazed then fired for a final time to an earthenware glaze firing to 1100oC.

Below is feedback by our talented students thus far:

I really enjoyed the Mid-century inspired vase unit as it is different from what normally happens in other classes and loved how we could make it into our own, with our own shape and design. This topic is something everyone should look forward to in art. Brianne Mahesanandan

The Mid-century inspired ceramics unit has been a fun and enjoyable project. It brings creativity and fun into the classroom and gets our minds relaxed. Angelie Almodiel

I like how we can expand our skills on something interesting and new by making our own unique piece in art. It's interesting to learn about ceramics and the techniques used for it. Victoria Do

KicksART

On Saturday 26 February the Unit 3 Art students attended an excursion hosted by Art Education Victoria, KickstART 2022 Conference at Siteworks, in Brunswick.  The purpose of attending the KickstART event was to hear Top Arts 2022 exhibitors share their experiences and discuss the ideas behind their artworks. Our students gained a clearer understanding of Outcome 2: Investigation and interpretation through art making, and took inspiration to develop their own artwork and folio. Students had the opportunity to speak with the exhibitors when viewing their folio.

There was a raffle for all attendees at the conference. Angie Chan Yai Ching, was one of the very lucky winners! She won a book by a contemporary artist.  After spending the morning viewing and discussing art, students felt invigorated and inspired to create their own artworks along with more confidence approaching Outcome 2.

Below is feedback from our students who attended the conference:

It was an extremely insightful experience, and I'm thankful to have been able to hear such great advice!! Keisha Huynh

KickstART conference was an innovative way for current art students to receive answers for any queries they may have regarding their folio, loved listening to past art students' journeys with their folios and what is to be expected for a high score. The day overall was very informative and provided guidance on my folio. Jocelyn Johnson

KickstART has eased any anxieties or doubts on starting our folio journey.  I had many hesitations and was unaware of how many questions I had, which were all answered during the KickstART program. I’m confident now that I have a greater sense of direction in starting the folio. I try to keep in mind now, to take it easy on myself, and that this journey does not have to be perfect. I CAN make mistakes and still reach my full potential. I’m grateful I’ve had this experience to learn from past high scoring students and gained a lot of insight overall. I was fortunate enough to win a raffle draw for the first time ever. It will become my token of luck. Angie Chan Yai Ching