The ARTS subject guide - Art: CP (Unit 3/4)

The ARTS subject guide

Art Creative Practice Unit 3/4

Year Level: 12/11

Duration: All Year

Periods: 5

Subject Type: VCE

Not Offered in 2024 (available again in 2025)

Unit 3 - Investigation, ideas, artworks and the Creative Practice

Focus of the unit:

In this unit students use Inquiry and Project-based learning as starting points to develop a Body of Work. They explore ideas and experiment with materials, techniques and processes using the Creative Practice.

The research of historical and contemporary artists is integral to students’ use of the Creative Practice and informs the basis of their investigation. Students also investigate the issues that may arise from the artworks they view and discuss, or those evolving from the practice of the artist.

In Unit 3, the Interpretive Lenses are used in Making and Responding throughout the students’ art practice. Students apply the Interpretive Lenses to researched artworks and in their reflective analysis and evaluation of their use of the Creative Practice.

How are students assessed?

Students complete a SAT (School Assessed Task) which is completed across Unit 3 and 4.

SAT - Research & Exploration

Students develop personal ideas using research that examines one artwork and the practice of an artist and produce at least one finished artwork using the Creative Practice.

a written report of 300–500 words with documented visual evidence
a critique presented in a digital format, such as an online presentation or interactive website
At least one finished artwork that responds to the ideas explored using the Creative Practice.

SAT - Personal Investigation

Students apply and explore ideas and an area of personal interest using the Creative Practice.

A documented Body of Work (visual diary) that presents explorations and the development of personal ideas within selected art forms, using the Creative Practice and including reflective annotations.

Unit 4 - Interpreting, resolving and presenting artworks and the Creative Practice

Focus of the unit:

In Unit 4 students continue to develop their art practice through Project-based and Inquiry learning as their research and exploration continues to support the development of their Body of Work.

Throughout their research students study the practices of selected historical and contemporary artists to inform their own art practice.

Students continue to build upon the ideas begun in Unit 3 and present a critique of their use of the Creative Practice. They reflect on the feedback from their critique to further refine and resolve a Body of Work that demonstrates their use of the Creative Practice and the realisation of their personal ideas. The students present their Body of Work to an audience accompanied by documentation of their use of the Creative Practice.

Students view a range of artworks in different contexts and interpret the ideas and meanings communicated in the artworks.

How are students assessed?

Students complete a SAT (School Assessed Task) which is completed across Unit 3 and 4.

SAT - Documentation & Critique

A critique of the development, refinement and resolution of personal concepts, ideas, directions, explorations and the use of visual language in artworks.

AND

A documented Body of Work that presents ongoing explorations and development of personal concepts within selected art forms, using the Creative Practice and including reflective annotations.

SAT - Resolution & Presentation

A Body of Work that resolves personal concepts, ideas and explorations using the Creative Practice, including the presentation of one or more finished artworks that resolve the student’s intentions

SAC - Comparison of artists and their artworks

Students compare the practices of historical and contemporary artists, and use the Interpretive Lenses to analyse and interpret the meanings and messages of selected artworks.

Exploring the night market

watercolour on paper

30.0 x 42.0 cm (sheet)

“Exploring the night market” reflects on fond feelings towards my childhood growing up in Malaysia. This painting is essentially a love letter to the feeling of “home” and wistful memories of cherished time with my grandparents. Surrounded by other families, jovially walking around a pasar malam (night market); children pointing out snacks they want, parents haggling with the hawkers in the market stalls, street food and local fruits: they all represent an ordinary yet special part of my life.

Series 1830

pigment ink-jet print

48.2 x 32.8 cm

My series 1830 is about loss of human connection and how a lack of human interaction and connection to someone can lead to feelings of loneliness and loss of identity. The artwork is inspired by the prisoners at Port Arthur in Tasmania. There was a facility there where prisoners were not allowed to speak to anyone, they had to wear masks, had their name taken away from them and were referred to only as a number. They were completely isolated from the world and were forced to live a life without human interaction. I wanted to represent their experiences and highlight how human connection is important, it gives us a sense of purpose and meaning in life and without it, we lose ourselves and who we are.

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FAQs

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 which could include photography, digital imaging, textiles, painting, installation, printmaking, drawing, film, video, sculpture, mixed media, sound and animation. You also study art history and contemporary art as part of your development of your own creative ideas. It 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.

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

In order to achieve high marks in the subject you probably do. 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.

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.

Does it involve a lot of practical work and reflective/analytical writing?

Yes it does. Practical work is a large 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 an end of year exam in year 12.

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 different 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.

Are there any prerequisite subjects?

No, while there are no prerequisite subjects, you will be significantly advantaged if you have completed 1/2 Arts. Students may wish to study Art 3/4 in conjunction with Visual Communication Design 3/4 in order to build a folio for university entrance.

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