Secondary: New ICOM Visual Arts Room Inspires Creative Learning

The new ICOM Art Room has transformed the way our secondary students experience art. Purpose built to support creativity and innovation, the space is already buzzing with imagination, experimentation, and artistic expression.

Year 7

Year 7 have been learning about the elements and principles of Visual Communication and Art. Students explored the concept of development by experimenting with creating logos using different mediums. They learned about the key components of logo design, how logos appeal to specific audiences, and how designs can be constructed using basic shapes. As part of this learning, students designed a superhero logo and considered the symbolic meaning behind the elements they included. 

They also explored colour palette choices using watercolours, acrylics, oil pastels, coloured pencils and pencil sketching. Students then applied these ideas to design their own superhero and incorporate their logo into the character.

Year 8

Year 8 students continued building their understanding of the elements and principles of Visual Communication and Art while exploring different art styles. They investigated how designers communicate ideas visually and experimented with colour palettes, blending techniques and various mediums. As part of this learning, students designed a logo for a business idea, such as a food truck, small business or car brand. 

They learned about the key components of logo design, how logos appeal to specific audiences, and how designs can be constructed using basic shapes. Students also explored the symbolic meaning behind different symbols and applied these ideas when developing their own logo concepts.

Year 9

Year 9 Visual Art students have been developing their sketching and observational drawing skills. They explored still life drawing and practised creating shape and form through tonal shading and shadowing strategies. Students experimented with tonal values using different mediums, including oil pastels and acrylics, while refining their ability 

to represent form and depth. 

As part of their learning, students also explored Indigenous Australian artworks, examining techniques such as repeated patterns, symbolic meaning, dotting and the use of earthy colour palettes. Students then applied some of these strategies to create their own natural scenery artwork.