Visual Arts
Engaging Creativity If you venture over to the Visual Art’s studios on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday you will find students from Years 7 to 12 engaged in artmaking and creative pursuits. The Visual Arts Department not only caters to elective students who wish to extend their artmaking practice at Art Access but is also open to all Barker students and staff who wish to learn ceramic and photography techniques. Barker’s Darkroom and Ceramics programs have been running for many years under the expertise of Ms Ellen Macdonald. The Darkroom program runs on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3.30 until 5pm and is open to all students from Years 7-12. Students learn how to use a 35mm film camera, process film and print images in the Darkroom using experimental techniques. The Ceramics program is open to all students from Years 7-12. Students learn
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how to create a variety of works in clay through a range of projects using handbuilding and wheelforming techniques. Barker students create fun projects in a relaxed environment with friends, while also building connections with students from other year groups. If you are interested in joining the Darkroom or Ceramics program, please come to the Design Centre, Level 1 and speak to Ellen Macdonald. Tara Jongsma Head of Visual Arts
