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You don't need to have done Visual Arts or Photographic and Digital Media in stage 5 to achieve outstanding results in your HSC
You don't need to have done Visual Arts or Photographic and Digital Media in stage 5 to achieve outstanding results in your HSC
What do you need to achieve results?
What do you need to achieve results?
Creative Ideas
Creative Ideas
Not all art is painting there is a lot of choice with materials.
Not all art is painting there is a lot of choice with materials.
Perseverance: Once you begin, keep on going you WILL surprise yourself
Perseverance: Once you begin, keep on going you WILL surprise yourself
Hard Work: There will be times where you have a lot of work to do and only so many hours in the day. Spend a little time each week as part of a schedule
Hard Work: There will be times where you have a lot of work to do and only so many hours in the day. Spend a little time each week as part of a schedule
People who are self motivated
People who are self motivated
People who can think creatively
People who can think creatively
Have an interest in the world and what goes on around them
Have an interest in the world and what goes on around them
People who want to work hard
People who want to work hard
How will Visual Arts as a subject help me in the future?
How will Visual Arts as a subject help me in the future?
Where can the Visual Arts take you?
Where can the Visual Arts take you?
IMG_6954.MOVBrigitte Graham-Hayes
MCCW Graduate 2016
Currently studying a degree in Animation at UTS
IMG_6034.movCurtis Lang
MCCW Graduate 2017
Currently studying Architecture at University of Newcastle
JuneMiskell_MCC-Video-.movJune Miskell
MCCW Graduate 2014
Bachelor of Art Theory (First Class Honours)
Art & Design UNSW
Jackie Livermore.mp4Jacqueline Livermore
MCCW Graduate 2010
Bachelor of Arts and Communication UTS
Erin O'Brien Visual Arts Subject Film.movErin O'Brien
MCCW Graduate 2010
Diploma of Graphic Design at
Commercial Arts Training College
Rebecca Bosley
MCCW Graduate 2019
First-Year Undergraduate Art & Design UNSW
In my time at MacKillop, I had done five consecutive years of Visual Arts since Year 8. This was always a personal choice rather than focusing on it as some sort of prerequisite. If I was asked what I wanted to do after school when I was choosing my electives - I wouldn't have had a clue, so choosing a subject I wanted to do as a passion and hone my skill in was a no-brainer. Doing Visual Arts as a subject in both Secondary and University is just something I was always comfortable with since it really is as independent as you can make it. Another amazing part of this type of course is that anything is possible. You can create anything if you put your mind to it. There's no real rules or regulations in art so that's why I enjoy creating pieces that myself and other people can admire.
For those thinking of selecting Senior Visual Arts - just go for it. Once you're doing the course, experiment with everything and try to do exercises in your freetime. You like painting? Try bringing some paint and brushes to the beach or anywhere with a nice view and paint what you see. More of a drawer? Put some props or objects on a table in front of you and sketch it. You can do this realistically or even stylised/cartoony - it's whatever you want to dabble with, doesn't have to just be what you're comfortable with. Same goes for portraiture - find a photo, draw it however you want. Want to try sculpting? Sketch up a bunch of thumbnail sketches with the most random ideas you can think of - they can be anything from extravagant to super simplistic. These will help you get ready to create some fun sculptures once you get the supplies. Gravitating towards photography? Dabble with it. Try photographing subjects that are similar in colour, location, usage, etc. This will help you get a basic grasp around creating a cohesive series. All of these exercises aren't stressful at all and they're really helpful in refining skill and learning new ways of creating works in various mediums. Above all, Visual Arts is about time management but there's no point in forcing yourself to create something you may not even like or enjoy making. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed and work on projects you think that you'll actually like and set aside enough time to finish it - don't cram.
For me, Senior Visual Arts has helped me understand how to work on a project as a body of work rather than a singular piece with little thought provided. My own HSC body of work had changed around five times before I had completed it, so it's easy to forget that you don't have to have your idea set in stone in this senior course. Experimentation was important to me in my senior class and is still a foundational support of my tertiary studies so it's always good to just keep experimenting with your ideas. Senior Visual Arts primarily helped me learn how to manage my time and work ethic when it came to larger projects. Even as of now, I've completed a number of smaller works within my first year at university and also managing my time for things outside of class. Whilst you don’t have to be someone who has an artistic background, you have to be open to learning continuously throughout the entirety of the course and communicate with your teachers - they’re there to help you hone in your practical and theory skills.
For those thinking of selecting Senior Visual Arts - just go for it. Once you're doing the course, experiment with everything and try to do exercises in your freetime. You like painting? Try bringing some paint and brushes to the beach or anywhere with a nice view and paint what you see. More of a drawer? Put some props or objects on a table in front of you and sketch it. You can do this realistically or even stylised/cartoony - it's whatever you want to dabble with, doesn't have to just be what you're comfortable with. Same goes for portraiture - find a photo, draw it however you want. Want to try sculpting? Sketch up a bunch of thumbnail sketches with the most random ideas you can think of - they can be anything from extravagant to super simplistic. These will help you get ready to create some fun sculptures once you get the supplies. Gravitating towards photography? Dabble with it. Try photographing subjects that are similar in colour, location, usage, etc. This will help you get a basic grasp around creating a cohesive series. All of these exercises aren't stressful at all and they're really helpful in refining skill and learning new ways of creating works in various mediums. Above all, Visual Arts is about time management but there's no point in forcing yourself to create something you may not even like or enjoy making. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed and work on projects you think that you'll actually like and set aside enough time to finish it - don't cram.
For me, Senior Visual Arts has helped me understand how to work on a project as a body of work rather than a singular piece with little thought provided. My own HSC body of work had changed around five times before I had completed it, so it's easy to forget that you don't have to have your idea set in stone in this senior course. Experimentation was important to me in my senior class and is still a foundational support of my tertiary studies so it's always good to just keep experimenting with your ideas. Senior Visual Arts primarily helped me learn how to manage my time and work ethic when it came to larger projects. Even as of now, I've completed a number of smaller works within my first year at university and also managing my time for things outside of class. Whilst you don’t have to be someone who has an artistic background, you have to be open to learning continuously throughout the entirety of the course and communicate with your teachers - they’re there to help you hone in your practical and theory skills.
ArtExpress Achievement
ArtExpress Achievement
ArtExpress is an exhibition that showcases outstanding HSC works by year 12 students. It is an honour to be nominated and selected to be a part of this exhibition. Rosie Vicich’s work “e-living”, a mixed media piece created on paper on foam core with a soundscape to accompany, was on display at the Hazelhurst Art Gallery.
Rosie's work was completed in 2019
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