PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this course.

AIms Of COURSE

In the Visual Arts General course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. Students are encouraged to appreciate the work of other artists and engage in their own art practice.

Description of course

Year 11

·       Unit 1 - Experiences

·       Unit 2 – Explorations

Year 12

·       Unit 3 - Inspirations

·       Unit 4 – Investigations

More detailed course information can be found HERE

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Students will undertake these various assessment types:

  • Production (a body of work that incorporates resolved artwork and documentation of thinking and working practices)

  • Analysis (Response to analysis and evaluation of artwork sourced from a variety of forms, periods, times and/or cultures)

  • Investigation (Case studies involving research and visual analysis focused on Australian and/or international visual arts practice)