Visual Arts Faculty

From the Co-ordinator of Visual Arts

Year 12 Visual Arts Body of Work Showcase 2024

The 2024 Year 12 Visual Arts Body of Work Showcase highlights the incredible dedication and creativity of our senior students. Over the course of three terms, these students have worked tirelessly to develop and complete a body of work that reflects their personal interests and perspectives on the world around them.

Students were given the freedom to choose their expressive medium, allowing them to explore and develop unique concepts that resonated with their individual experiences and artistic visions. Throughout this journey, their work has been nurtured and guided by Miss Rawlinson, who has continually supported their growth, offering encouragement and expertise to help them achieve their best possible outcomes.

We extend our deepest thanks to the teachers and everyone involved at home in supporting the creative development of these talented students. Your commitment has been invaluable in bringing these artistic visions to life.

As our Year 12 Visual Arts students prepare to embark on new adventures, we wish them every success in their future creative pursuits, both in the arts and beyond.

Years 7 to 11 Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media Showcase

On Monday evening, the Hall came alive with creativity as the Years 7-11 Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media Showcase took place. The event celebrated the artistic achievements of our students, with a special focus on the depth and variety of their skills.

Years 7 and 8 Visual Arts

Selected students from Years 7 and 8 were awarded *Highly Commended* by their classroom teachers, recognizing their exceptional art-making abilities. Year 7 students impressed with their ceramic busts of famous artists, showcasing their sculptural skills and understanding of art history. Meanwhile, Year 8 students produced stunning printmaking works inspired by the Cubist movement, reflecting their growing knowledge of art periods and their application to the world around them. We are excited to see what these young artists will create as they continue to grow within the Visual Arts Department.

Year 9 Visual Arts and PDM

In Year 9, Visual Arts elective students explored a range of technical and conceptual projects. They demonstrated their mastery of acrylic painting through still life works inspired by the Dutch Vanitas tradition, delving into themes of life and mortality. They also embraced the world of artificial intelligence, transforming creative stories into visual narratives through a collaborative ceramic totem pole project.

Year 9 Photography and Digital Media (PDM) students produced a variety of impressive works. Their projects included concertina books focused on the elements of art, creative manual photography, and stunning reptile photography, highlighting their ability to manipulate camera settings and capture intricate details. Additionally, they explored advertising conventions, sharpening their skills in visual communication.

Year 10 Visual Arts and PDM

Year 10 Visual Arts students found inspiration in the natural world, producing realistic pencil drawings that reflected their keen observation skills. Additionally, charcoal drawings that were created during the immersive Bundanon Art Camp, where students connected with nature to fuel their creative process.

In Year 10 PDM, students embarked on a journey of cinematic exploration. They critiqued films, honing their analytical skills, and explored the creative possibilities of AI-generated worlds. Inspired by Biennale artist Serwah Attafuah, they pushed the boundaries of digital media, producing innovative projects that explored new dimensions which will then be animated into moving images.

Year 11 Visual Arts 

Year 11 students demonstrated their maturity as artists through powerful, large-scale charcoal portraits. Their works were a testament to their technical proficiency and personal expression. Many students also tackled the theme of Art as Activism, using their projects to explore social, political, and environmental issues, highlighting the potential of art to spark meaningful conversations and change.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students for their incredible creativity and dedication. Their work reflects the bright future of the arts within our School community. A special thank you to the staff who have guided and supported these talented individuals every step of the way. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of our budding artists!