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 students are able to select Visual Art as a one semester elective a part of their compulsory Art curriculum offering.
Year 9 students are able to select Visual Art as a one year elective course.
In addition, Year 7 & 8 students can choose and additional elective - Arts in the Community. Students taking this subject will investigate a variety of Art and Craft techniques to create works that will be displayed in local competitions, to advertise school and community events and to contribute to charities supported by the school.
Senior Secondary
In Years 11 and 12, student can choose General/ATAR or Applied 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