Art - Year 8

The Year 8 Art course builds on the Year 7 art experience.

The objectives of the Year 8 Art course are for students to:

• Develop visual perception
• Learn how artists work with materials and ideas
• Acquire technical skills
• Become familiar with the elements of design
• Learn to make aesthetic judgements
• Understand art in a cultural context
• Communicate with others through art works
• Demonstrate personal thoughts and feelings in art works.

This unit is for one semester only. Students will learn a variety of drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media techniques based on the study of elements and principles of design.

During the Art course students will personalise their journal using their own decorated papers. The journal will be used to record and document progress and research. The theory and practical components of this course are interwoven so that one is dependent upon the other. The relevant study of art and artists is the basis of each piece of work. The emphasis is on observation, research, exploration and experimentation.

Assessment in Art

For assessment in Art, work is broken down into objectives or parts so that students know what is expected of them before starting the work. The parts serve as a checklist for students and teachers so that all aspects of a syllabus have been addressed. Each project is assessed by looking at evidences in students’ practical and journal work. The ability to follow instructions, use media and techniques appropriately, explore possibilities, research relevant theory, experiment independently and creatively and produce art works are all evidences of achievement.

All components of the course are assessed progressively during the semester and finally as a complete body of work towards the end of the semester.