Year 9 Visual Art - Drawing and Painting

Course Description

In Year 9 Visual Arts combining both traditional and innovative approaches in:

·       Drawing

·       Printmaking

This subject combines creativity with technique, providing students with the opportunity to explore various artistic styles and develop their personal ideas and visual language.

Through hands on projects, students will study artists and their works to understand the elements and

principles of art and the communication of ideas. They will use technical terms to critically analyse and

appreciate art, developing a broader understanding of artistic expression. A Visual Arts Diary will document

their creative process and support critical thinking and reflection.

At the end of the course, students will present a body of work, accompanied by an artist’s statement,

presenting their artistic development and creative practice. This course is ideal for students eager to explore

the world through their art while developing their technical, conceptual, and reflective skills.