Visual Arts
50% Practical 50% Theory
Prelim Course Requirements
A focus on the key components and concepts that need to be known in the Visual Arts through:
The conceptual framework, and frames
making artworks at least 2 pieces in 2 different mediums
use of a process diary
broad investigation of ideas in art criticism and art history
a deep investigation of the art world and artists practic
Essay writing
Prelim course
How to Study and Write about Artists and their
Artworks and their World
Begin to develop your ideas for your Body of Work
Learn advanced techniques in Arts production
Drawing, Printmaking and Painting
Year 12
Your project your choice
50% Practical 50% Theory
Drawing Sculpture Painting Textile based form Photography Digital media works Printmaking Time based media Short film Graphic Design
HSC Course Requirements
A focus on more interpretive investigations and relationships through:
the content of practice, conceptual framework, frames
the development of a body of work use of a process diary
investigation of content through at least 5 case studies in art criticism and art history
Essay writing
a deep investigation of ideas in art criticism and art history
a deep investigation of the art world and artists practice