VISUAL ARTS
The Arts Learning Area comprises of diverse studio studies, including drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, jewellery and painting. Student frequently showcase their work in school exhibitions. Students develop foundation skills in primary years before transitioning through the secondary program, where Arts become more specialised.
Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 have the opportunity to learn and refine techniques to create art works and explore a variety of art movements and their relevance in the production of art pieces.
Using the elements and principles of art to create artworks and knowledge of a variety of art styles, students create individual and unique artworks that reflect their own developing style.
Students in Years 7 and 8 attend one period per week. This course is compulsory and teaches essential skills, such as,
- Skills in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking.
- Using creative thinking to develop ideas and problem-solve.
- Respond to a variety of artists and artworks.
Students in Years 9 and 10 are given the opportunity to choose electives in the following art subjects,
- Visual Arts (painting, drawing and sculpture)
- Ceramics
- Design (graphic design, jewellery or digital art, rotational alternative yearly options)
These courses allow students to develop skills and ideas in specialised areas.
Students may study Visual Arts General in the senior years (11 and 12) and may access Visual Arts ATAR via SIDE.
