Visual Art

Purpose

This study provides students with opportunities to undertake more specialised learning in preparation for further Art studies, encouraging them to grow in both skill and purpose. Students develop a deeper awareness of the world around them, recognising the beauty of creation and learning to value cultural diversity across both past and present contexts. They experiment with traditional and contemporary techniques and processes, exploring creativity as a God-given gift. As they progress, students are supported in developing a personal artistic style in their chosen media, reflecting on identity, meaning, and how their work can contribute positively to others and the wider world.

Structure and Content

Students become independent in their approach to exploring, developing, and refining ideas, images and art works. A range of art movements are considered such as Impressionism and Pop Art that are used to inspire techniques and student works. Ideas and development are presented in a visual diary format. Students are encouraged to take artistic risks, select from alternative solutions, and develop their skills, techniques and processes in a range of art forms such as drawing, painting, or printmaking etc. Students will plan and present art works for specific audiences, selecting and combining art elements, principles and concepts to explore and create compositions for art works.

Responding to the Arts - criticism, aesthetics and contexts 

Students will research and discuss the works of particular artists, they will make comparative studies of themes, styles and artistic movements, focusing on cultural issues and influences. Students will gain understanding of the impact of new technologies and scientific discovery on the practice of art, both in the history of Australia and overseas.