Students explore the work of traditional and contemporary artists who are using new technologies and reinventing old ones. Student’s create artworks that are derived from their experiences, interpretations and concerns about local and global issues. 

Two units are studied in the Year 11 course. Conceptual themes may include: Landscape, Still Life, Portraiture, social commentary and/or personal experiences. 

Students develop a Body of Work in a variety of mediums which may include -

• Pastels, pencils, charcoal and mixed media

• Acrylic paints, oil paints & watercolour

• Pottery

• Digital photography

• Lino printing & etching

• Sculpture or Installation

• Object / jewellery design

Students create a Body of Work exploring a concept that is developed based on their own interests and ideas, in collaboration with their teacher. We encourage students to choose a concept of interest to them and to utilise materials they have shown skills in, whilst honing and developing their skills in mediums they wish to improve on. 

In Art Theory, students study five case studies which explore the work of several Australian and international artists. Short and extended response answers are developed to build student's skills in interpreting and understanding art. 

School-Based Assessment:

• Creation of a Body of Work

• Use of a Visual Arts Process Diary to plan, research and reflect on artworks and artistic process

• Written theory work exploring and analysing the work of selected artists

External Assessment: 

• HSC Examination: 1.5 hours - 50%

• Body of Work - 50%