COURSE OUTLINE
THE ARTS LEARNING AREA
COURSE AIMS
· To develop students understanding of existing methods and ideas and generate knowledge of new techniques and processes which underlie the making of art works
· To provide students with knowledge and to develop their own individual thinking and art making experiences
· To enable students to apply their knowledge of art making skills and contemporary art practice and apply to their own art making and learning
TOPICS
The course is divided into the following units / topics of work:
1. Birds of a feather – Drawing and printmaking
2. Looking at you – Portraiture and paint
3. Inspired by Frida – Analysis, printmaking and construction
4. Anatomical – Painting and sculpture
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The following assessments are covered in this course:
Topic
Assessment Title
Assess. Type
Approx. Date
Scholars
1st / 2nd Half
Drawing and print
Birds of a feather
Practical
Term 1
1st / 2nd Half
Portrait and paint
Looking at you
Practical
Term 2
2nd Half
Analysis, printmaking and construction
Inspired by Frida
Practical
Term 3
1st / 2nd Half
Painting and sculpture
Anatomical
Practical
Term 4