9 Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Subject Length:                         1 semester

Subject Fee:                                $25  (Cost subject to change)

Year 9 Visual Art is a subject for students who are interested in expanding their skills and knowledge of the arts through a variety of visual art practices including:

• Painting

• Drawing

• Collage

• Printmaking

• Mixed Media

Students are introduced to a variety of artists, both contemporary and historical, and will be provided with a range of practical workshops to expand students’ individual practice and skills. The subject is structured around developing an artistic skill set and then applying this skill set to design and create a major artwork of students’ choice. Students will be mentored by specialist teaching staff who will assist students to meet their goals and produce a final artwork that they are proud of.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Students are introduced to a variety of mediums and techniques

• Students are introduced to a variety of artists both contemporary and historical

• Students use the design process to create a major artwork of their choice

• Students use art vocabulary to analyse and interpret the work of others

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Developmental folios

• Artwork Analysis Tasks

• Major Artwork

Additional Information

Future Pathways: Completion of Year 9 Visual Arts will allow students to proceed to VCE Art Subjects (Art Creative Practices or Art Making and Exhibiting Unit 1-4 ) and related VET applied certificate