Visual Art

Purpose

This study allows students to undertake more specialized studies to prepare them for further Art studies. They develop a heightened perception of the world around them, whilst learning to recognise and value cultural diversity in past and present contexts. Students experiment with traditional and contemporary techniques and processes and begin to explore and develop a personal style in their preferred media.

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.