Visual art is about designing and creating artworks and exploring the role of artists and their contributions to society. Students learn about visual arts histories and practice and respond to artists and their artworks. Learning in the Visual Arts increases student’s awareness of world culture and their responsibilities as global citizens. Future pathways are available in creative industries and industries requiring innovative and creative thinking skills.
Junior Secondary
In years 7, 8, 9 and 10 students can study visual art in their electives. Taking these elective units prepares students to study visual art in their senior years of schooling as well as developing the student's creative skills and imagination.
In year 7 and 8 students can choose art in the community which extends students experience of visual art.
In visual art classes students learn about many different styles of art and create art using media such as drawing, painting, sculpture and collage.
Visual Art classes cater for both the beginner artists to those who have spent many years developing their artistic skills.
Senior Secondary
In Years 11 and 12, student can choose General/ATAR or Certificate pathways.
General
Visual Art students have opportunities to construct knowledge and communicate personal
interpretations by working as both artist and audience. In making artworks, students use their
imagination and creativity to innovatively solve problems and experiment with visual language
and expression.
Applied
Visual Arts in Practice