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Visual Arts
Year 7 • VISUAL ARTS
OVERVIEW In Visual Arts, students explore four units of work: drawing, printmaking, painting, and 3D form. The core skills assessed relate to exploring and expressing ideas, visual art practices, presenting and responding. There is a focus on students learning to work through the creative process to develop final artworks. They learn to analyse and interpret the way that artists communicate their ideas. They explore, develop, and refine skills using a variety of materials and techniques. The process is recorded and annotated in their Visual Diary to evaluate these qualities in their final artworks. We encourage all students to experiment with the creative process to enhance learning and increase confidence. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their work during our annual Art and Design Exhibition.
Year 8 • VISUAL ARTS Year 9 • VISUAL ARTS
OVERVIEW In Visual Arts, students explore four units of work: drawing, printmaking, painting, and 3D form. The core skills assessed relate to exploring and expressing ideas, visual art practices, presenting and responding. There is a focus on students learning to work through the creative process to develop final artworks. They learn to analyse and interpret the way that artists communicate their ideas. They explore, develop, and refine skills using a variety of materials and techniques. The process is recorded and annotated in their Visual Diary to evaluate these qualities in their final artworks. We encourage all students to experiment with the creative process to enhance learning and increase confidence. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their work during our annual Art and Design Exhibition. SUBJECT LENGTH: YEAR UNIT VALUE: TWO
OVERVIEW In Visual Arts, students develop specialised skills in a range of art forms. Imagination and creativity are promoted through a process of teacher-initiated explorations, including painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, digital photography, mixed media and design. In Visual Arts we aim to assist students to enjoy the experience of creating, to develop their individual skills and to experiment with a wide range of techniques. We also aim to stretch and develop their imagination at an age where pressure from their peers and fear of criticism tend to make them seek approval by playing it safe. We aim to teach students to appreciate and to react with sensitivity and knowledge when viewing works of art. In Year 9 students move in and out of class as they take part in Learning Journeys and running of the Greenways Café. We aim to make the course flexible with a range of activities and a combination of teacher-directed and collaborative projects. Students are encouraged to provide feedback about the type of materials, techniques and processes they want to investigate. This subject helps prepare students for Art, Photography or Visual Communication Design in Year 10.
Year 10 • VISUAL ARTS
ART SUBJECT LENGTH: YEAR UNIT VALUE: TWO
OVERVIEW Art aims to promote imagination and creativity through a process of teacher-initiated explorations. Students work on a series of projects that extend their practical skills while being encouraged to explore new materials, methods, and techniques. They are introduced to a range of art forms and challenged to investigate how art pushes the boundaries. Art forms considered may include drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, textiles, sculpture, mixed media, and installation. Students will eventually work independently, investigating and pursuing individual concepts and preferred art forms. Students expand their knowledge and skills in the use of mediums, surfaces, and applications. They are encouraged to provide feedback about the type of materials, techniques and processes they want to investigate. The Year 10 Art course is designed to develop the practical and theoretical skills necessary for future VCE studies in Art Creative Practice. PHOTOGRAPHY SUBJECT LENGTH: YEAR UNIT VALUE: TWO
OVERVIEW Photography focuses on developing skills, techniques, and knowledge in the use of digital photography. Students learn to use a DSLR camera and work through assignments based around the different modes and functions of the camera. The course then encourages students to investigate sources of inspiration and individual ideas as the basis for developing artworks. Students explore a wide range of materials and techniques as tools for communicating ideas, observations, and experiences through photography. This course utilises industry standard equipment and software to develop fundamental skills in digital image creation and manipulation. The Year 10 Photography course is designed to develop the practical and theoretical skills necessary for future VCE studies in Art Making and Exhibiting (Photography). VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN SUBJECT LENGTH: YEAR UNIT VALUE: TWO
OVERVIEW Visual Communication Design at Year 10 aims to provide students with an opportunity to improve their freehand drawing, instrumental drawing, digital drawing and creative thinking. Students explore the three design fields: communication design, industrial design, and environmental design. The exploration of these fields can include logo design, product design and architectural design. The study also aims to expose students to a range of differing media, materials, and methods of presentation, as well as developing a greater understanding of the design elements and design principles. The Year 10 Visual Communication Design course fosters the practical and theoretical skills necessary for future VCE studies in Visual Communication Design.
VISUAL ARTS
Students may work in a range of selected art forms including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, textiles, installation.
UNIT 1 INTERPRETING ARTWORKS AND EXPLORING THE CREATIVE PRACTICE
OVERVIEW Students explore areas of personal interest to develop three artworks. They use a range of materials and artforms and are guided through the Creative Process. Students explore artists who have been inspired by personal identity. They study three artists and one artwork from each of them, using the Structural and Personal lens to interpret the meaning and message.
Key concepts covered Discuss three artists from different times and cultures. Students produce three artworks using different materials in a selection of set tasks. Students document their use of the Creative Process in their Visual Diary. UNIT 2 INTERPRETING ARTWORKS AND DEVELOPING THE CREATIVE PRACTICE
OVERVIEW Discuss three artists from different times and cultures. Students explore social and cultural ideas to create one artwork using a collaborative approach. Students document their use of the Creative Process in their Visual Diary.
Key concepts covered In this unit, students explore areas of personal interest using any art form they like. They will be expected to create one artwork that will be displayed at the Art and Design Exhibition. Students study four conceptual artists and focus on the way art reflects and communicates the values of contemporary society.
Students can choose to work in any selected art form including Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Digital Media, Sculpture, Textiles, Installation.
UNIT 3 INVESTIGATION, IDEAS, ARTWORKS, AND THE CREATIVE PRACTICE
OVERVIEW Students select one artist and one artwork as a starting point to develop one finished artwork. After students have researched one artist, they develop one finished artwork using the Creative Practice. The finished artwork will contribute to the Body of Work developed over Units 3 and 4.
Key concepts covered Students develop personal ideas using research, that examines one artwork and the practice of one artist, and then produce one finished artwork using the Creative Practice. Students explore an area of personal interest and document the use of the Creative Practice in their Visual Diary including reflective annotations. UNIT 4 INTERPRETING, RESOLVING, AND PRESENTING ARTWORKS AND THE CREATIVE PRACTICE
OVERVIEW Students continue to build upon ideas begun in Unit 3, students begin Unit 4 by presenting a critique to evaluate their use of the Creative practice. The feedback the students receive will inform how they can continue to refine and resolve their Body of Work. Students compare the practices of historical and contemporary artists.
Key concepts covered Document the use of the Creative Practice and present a critique to inform the refinement and resolution of the Body of Work. Use the Creative Practice to resolve and present a Body of Work including one artwork. Compare the practices of historical and contemporary artists and use the Interpretive Lenses (Structural, Personal and Cultural) to analyse artworks.
VISUAL ARTS
Art Making and Exhibiting is taught primarily as a Photography-based subject. For students who did not do photography in Year 10 basic camera skills and techniques such as using the shutter and aperture will be taught.
UNIT 1 EXPLORE, EXPAND, AND INVESTIGATE
OVERVIEW In this Unit students explore materials, techniques and processes used in Photography. Students also explore the historical development of photography and investigate how characteristics; properties and the use of materials and techniques have changed over time.
Key concepts covered Students document and record their findings from their exploration and experimentation. They use annotations and experimental exercises to record and reflect on their experiences. Students will make at least one finished photographic artwork using skills and techniques they have developed. They will also investigate the artworks of three Australian artists and present information on a proposed exhibition of their artworks. UNIT 2 UNDERSTAND, DEVELOP AND RESOLVE
OVERVIEW In Unit 2 students respond to a set theme and progressively develop their own ideas. They consolidate their ideas to plan and make finished artworks. Students also learn how exhibitions are planned and designed and how spaces are organised for exhibitions.
Key concepts covered On completion of this Unit students will be able to select a range of photographic artworks from an exhibition and other sources to design their own thematic exhibition. They will also explore and progressively document in a Visual Diary the use of art elements and principles and aesthetic qualities to make experimental photographic works. Students will progressively document their art making to develop and resolve their ideas in at least one finished artwork.
Art Making and Exhibiting is taught as a Photography-based subject.
UNIT 3 COLLECT, EXTEND, AND CONNECT
OVERVIEW Students explore contexts, subject matter, and ideas to develop photographic artworks in imaginative and creative ways. Students use their visual arts journal to record their art making. They also document their exploration and experimentation with photographic materials and techniques. Students will also present a critique of their artworks to their peer group for feedback where they then evaluate their work and revise, refine, and resolve their final photographic artworks.
Key concepts covered Students will collect information from photographers and photographic works to develop subject matter and ideas in their own photography. Students will research and plan an exhibition of the art or photographic works of three artists. UNIT 4 CONSOLIDATE, PRESENT AND CONSERVE
OVERVIEW In Unit 4 students make connections to the artworks they have made in Unit 3, consolidating, and extending their ideas and art making to further refine and resolve photographic artworks. The progressive resolution of these photographic works is documented in the student’s visual arts journal, demonstrating their developing technical skills as well as their refinement and resolution of subject matter, ideas, and style. Students also reflect on their selected finished photographic works and evaluate the materials, techniques and processes used to make them. Students will visit a minimum of two exhibitions to provide inspiration and influence for the artworks they make.
Key concepts covered Students refine and resolve at least one finished artwork based on the ideas explored in artworks in Unit 3. Students refine and resolve at least one finished photographic work and the techniques and processes used to make them. Students plan and learn how to display at least one finished photographic work and present a critique. Student will also learn about the presentation, conservation and care of artworks including the conservation and care of their own artworks.
VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN • Units 1 to 4
OVERVIEW If you wish to learn about the world of design, learn how to think creatively and enjoy drawing this is the subject for you!
UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Key Concepts covered On completion of this unit, students should be able to create drawings for different purposes using a range of drawing methods, media and materials. Drawing from imagination, observing from real life and presentation drawing will be explored. UNIT 2 APPLICATIONS OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN THE DESIGN FIELDS
Key Concepts covered This unit focuses on the application of visual communication design knowledge, design thinking and drawing methods to create visual communications to meet specific purposes in designated design fields. Students will learn about technical drawing conventions to communicate information and ideas associated with the environmental or industrial fields of design. They also investigate how typography and imagery are used in these fields, as well as the communication field of design. In response to a brief, students develop an understanding of the design process as a means of organising their thinking about approaches to solving design problems and presenting ideas. UNIT 3 VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN PRACTICES
Key Concepts covered In this unit, students gain an understanding of the process designers employ to structure their thinking and communicate ideas with clients, target audiences, other designers and specialists. Through practical investigation and analysis of existing visual communications, students gain insight into how the selection of methods, media and materials, and the application of design elements and design principles, can create effective visual communications for specific audiences and purposes. They investigate and experiment with the use of manual and digital methods, media and materials to make informed decisions when selecting suitable approaches for the development of their own design ideas and concepts. UNIT 4 VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND PRESENTATION
Key Concepts covered The focus of this unit is on the development of design concepts and two final presentations of visual communications to meet the requirements of the brief. This involves applying the design process twice to meet each of the stated communication needs. Having completed their brief and generated ideas in Unit 3, students continue the design process by developing and refining concepts for each communication need stated in the brief. They utilise a range of digital and manual two- and three-dimensional methods, media and materials. They investigate how the application of design elements and design principles create different communication messages and conveys ideas to the target audience. As students revisit stages to undertake further research or idea generation when developing and presenting their design solutions, they develop an understanding of the design process. Students learn to reflect and evaluate their design solutions against the brief to assist with keeping their endeavours focused.
