Visual Arts

YEAR 7

Students have been working through a sculpture unit during Term 2.

A range of sculptures from around the world have been explored, where students developed their ability to describe sculptures and discuss the concepts underpinning them. Students have designed and created morphed creatures using a range of media including paper mache and clay. Each student composed a creative story about the origin of their morphed creature. 

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During the last few weeks students have explored the world of digital photography. Compositional elements have been discussed, with students collecting a variety of examples. Each student has planned a photoshoot considering props, lighting and framing. Students have used DSLR cameras to take their photos and applied new photoshop techniques to enhance their images. 

YEAR 8

Year 8 have been exploring the artmaking of Howard Arkley and have created their own houses inspired by his techniques. Students have been learning about stencilling techniques and using simple bold bright colours to create shapes. They have also experienced painting large paste-ups and collaborative mural work which will be displayed in the College, and installed during the next holiday break.

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YEAR 9

Students have explored their own developing Body of Work during this term. The students have worked through the process of building a concept based on ideas and then experimented with a range of mediums in the process. They have also engaged in critical discussion about their artmaking to help develop the final compositions. Year 9 have also examined a range of artists and ways in which to respond when writing about artists and their artworks. Students will be moving forward to create artworks next term investigating a variety of media.

INTEREST ELECTIVE

The Interest Elective "The Artist - The Art Making" provides students with the time and resources to work on individual or collaborative art projects. Students are working on a range of projects including sculptures, digital drawing and paintings. Initial planning begins with a conversation to help students develop clarity in regards to what they are creating. Currently students are developing sculptures inspired by video games. Other students are applying watercolour techniques to produce delicate Beatrix Potter characters. Painting is proving to be a very popular media. A number of artworks have featured Pop culture icons including Steve Irwin, Freddy Mercury, David Bowie and Billy Eilish. One student has created over forty eclectic digital drawings, which have been compiled into a booklet. 

Ms Genelle Keough | CALOTE KLA Leader