How are students assessed? 

SAC - Artists, artworks and audiences: 

Theory classes will focus on the discussion of artists and their art practice. Students apply the Structural Lens and the Personal Lens to analyse and interpret artworks. 

SAC - The Creative Practice Folio:  

Students use class activities and handouts to complete folio pages throughout the semester. Students explore at least three art forms. They respond to a range of artworks, ideas and the practices of artists through experimentation and exploration. They build skills using materials, techniques and processes, and explore areas of personal interest to develop and make artworks. 

SAC - Documenting & Reflecting Folio: 

Student document in a visual diary and evaluate the components of the Creative Practice used to make personal visual responses. Students reflect on their research and exploration undertaken SAC 2. 

How are students assessed? 

SAC - The artist, society and culture

Students use the Cultural Lens, and the other Interpretive Lenses as appropriate, to analyse and compare the practices of artists and artworks from different cultures and times.

SAC - Collaborative Creative Practice 

Students use class activities and handouts to complete folio pages throughout the semester. They use the Creative Practice to explore social and cultural ideas or issues to make and present at least one finished artwork using collaborative approaches. 

SAC - Documentation of collaboration 

Students critically reflect on, evaluate and document their use of the Creative Practice from SAC 2 to develop and make collaborative visual responses.

Do I need good marks in visual arts subjects to do Art? 

In order to achieve high marks in the subject you probably do need to have a very good average across your electives. However, you may choose Art because you would like to explore your self-expression using a variety of materials and techniques, and develop a sense of your own self in the world through learning about art history and contemporary art. It helps if you really enjoy Art as well! 

Does it involve reflective/analytical writing as well as practical work? 

Yes it does. Practical work is one component of the work undertaken in Art. Written documentation, planning, creative ideas, research into sources of inspiration and reflection on the artworks made, are all ongoing aspects of the subject. Regular classes focused on art history and contemporary art incorporate class discussions, films and written coursework throughout the year. There is a midyear and end of year exam in year 11 and an end of year exam in year 12.

Are there any associated costs? 

There is no set text for this subject but students must have print balance for any colour printing. For large scale folio works students are required to provide their own materials. Basic materials will be supplied.

What sort of employment opportunities might I have as a result of doing this subject? 

Students who go on to do an arts or visual arts degree at tertiary level have a variety of employment opportunities such as, teacher, university lecturer, gallery curator, art critic, art historian, artist, animator, and designer. This subject certainly leads to a more enriched life, diverse experiences, and creative and independent thinking which will most definitely advance you in whatever career path you may choose to take.   

What do you study in Art? 

Art develops your ability to make a series of artworks through experimenting with materials and techniques and documenting this development in a visual diary. It focuses on every aspect of the creative process, including exploring ideas, researching sources of inspiration, planning, and developing practical skills in a range of art forms. You also study art history and contemporary art as part of the development of your own creative ideas. You can base your practical work on a number of different areas including; drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, photography or digital art. Art requires a great deal of effort, both in terms of the time you need to devote to researching, making and documenting ideas, and an openness to new artistic ideas as well as practice of technical skills. This subject is also potentially extremely rewarding.

What sort of students should take Art? 

If you want to find out about contemporary art and how people find ways to express ideas about our world, then you should take this subject. It’s an opportunity to form your own perspective about artworks and to become knowledgeable about history and culture. If you want to gain entry into a tertiary institution offering degrees in the visual arts, such as multi-media or fine arts, then you should take  Art Creative Practice so that you can build an entrance folio. 

Are there any prerequisite subjects? 

No, while there are no prerequisite subjects you will be significantly advantaged if you have completed middle school visual arts electives. Students may wish to study Art Creative Practice in conjunction with Visual Communication Design 3/4 in order to build a folio for university entrance.