What does the course entail?

In the Visual Arts General course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. Students are encouraged to appreciate the work of other artists and engage in their own art practice.
In the Visual Arts General course, there is a stronger focus on teacher guided projects. Students achieve the majority of their overall mark from their practical ability and written tasks are short answer. Students will sit an Externally Set Task in Year 12.

What will be covered in this course?

YEAR 11
UNITS 1 & 2

Units are related to themes to help guide students on ideas for their final artworks:

Unit 1 - Experiences

Unit 1 - Explorations

Assessment Structure
Students will be assessed in both practical and written formats.
30% Written
  • Students will complete critical analysis on several artworks
  • Students will research artists and their studio practice
70% Practical
  • Students will create a body of work consisting of a significant artwork

YEAR 12
UNITS 3 & 4

Units are related to themes to help guide students on ideas for their final artworks:
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Unit 3 - Inspirations

Unit 4 - Investigations

​Assessment Structure
Students will be assessed in both practical and written formats.
35% Written (including Externally Set Task 15%)
  • Students will complete critical analysis on several artworks
  • Students will research artists and their studio practice
  • Students will sit an Externally Set Task (EST) in Term 2 based on their knowledge from Unit 1-3. This is a 60min assessment conducted during class time.
65% Practical
  • Students will create a body of work consisting of a significant artwork
Expectations
  • Be compliant with deadlines and manage time effectively
  • Have an open and enquiring mind, be ready to challenge yourself both critically and creatively
  • Enjoy developing your creativity as an artist
  • Purchase own set of brushes (recommended list given in class dependent on your chosen media)
  • Obtain a visual diary for day one of the course
Head of Learning Area: Ms Verena Smallman
Contact Number: 9591 4244
​Contact Email: [email protected]