ArtWear

(NOT OFFERED IN 2027)

Year Level: 9

Periods: 3

Duration: One Semester

Subject Type: Elective

Leads to Further Studies In: Art: Creative Practice, Visual Communication (VCD)

Career Pathways: Fashion Design, Communication Design, Advertising, Promotions, Visual Merchandising, Creative Director,

Course Description

ArtWear explores individually designed pieces of handmade fashion including clothing, footwear, accessories or jewellery, with an emphasis on creative expression through exploration of the characteristics and possibilities of different materials and aesthetic considerations.

Students electing this study will be able to develop skills and produce wearable art using a range of art and design methods including computer-generated design, screen and stencil printing, fabric dying and/or sculptural techniques. As with any art study, this subject uses drawing and the design process as its foundation. Students will be supported to improve their individual sketching skills using the conventions of fashion drawing such as croquis and flats. You will also learn to apply a design process to explore and develop a range of directions in response each task.

FAQ

What kinds of art works will you make?

Students could explore a range of wearable art pieces depending on time and staff expertise that can include combinations of; screen and digitally printed t-shirt designs, sculptural shoe design, costumes, accessories using repurposed or found objects, custom fabric design using block printing to create pattern repeats.

What sorts of careers can this study lead to?

Some of the varied areas which this subject can lead to include; Visual Artist, Costume Designer, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Textile Artist, Jewellery Designer and Visual Merchandiser to name a few.

What skills and techniques will you learn?

Students will explore a number of techniques including; manual and digital drawing techniques for fashion illustration, screen printing, manual and digital 3D construction techniques such as wire, paper, wax, resin and 3D printing. Students will use computers and emerging new technologies to explore the artistic potential of different materials and techniques and solve visual problems. Students will also learn how to plan and produce fashion pieces that demonstrate an understanding of art elements and principles.

What VCE studies does this subject lead to?

This subject leads directly into Art: Creative Practice at year 10 or 11. It will also be of great benefit to those wishing to study Visual Communication Design, Art and Materials Technology. The practical skills that you learn are likely to contribute to the following years cumulatively as you build understanding and a solid background in the subject area. It is encouraged but not essential to take a Visual Art study in 9 or 10 to prepare for VCE.

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