VISUAL ART LeVEL 1

Subject Overview

Visual Art is an exciting subject that lets you explore your creative side and express yourself through various art forms. You'll learn about different art practices from around the world and develop your skills as both an artist and an art appreciator.

Skills You'll Develop

• Experiment with different art materials and techniques

• Research and draw inspiration from diverse artists and art styles

• Plan and create your own artworks

• Reflect on your work and give feedback to your classmates

• Keep a Visual Art Journal to document your creative journey

• Participate in group critiques and discussions about art

By the end of the course, you'll have created a portfolio of artwork including drawings, paintings, and ceramic pieces, while developing your critical thinking and creative skills.

What you'll study

In this course, you'll dive into three main units:

1. Drawing: Discover different drawing techniques using materials like pencils, charcoal, and markers. You'll learn about line, tone, and texture while creating your own unique artworks.

2. Painting: Explore the world of color! You'll experiment with watercolors and acrylics, learning about color theory and symbolism as you create vibrant paintings.

3. Ceramics: Get your hands dirty with clay! You'll learn the basics of ceramic art, including safety practices, and create your own three-dimensional artwork.

Throughout these units, you'll also study works by various artists, with a special focus on Asian and Asian-Australian artists.

Where can this subject take you?

This course is a pre-requisite for Visual Art Level 2, and VCE Art Making & Exhibiting.

Additional Resources and links

Video: Top Arts 2025