Arts Program Years 7 - 8

Students design, create, present and analyse artwork.

They develop skills in a range of media while producing responses that investigate the formal structures of art through self expression.

They look at links with artwork past and present.

The Year 7 program gives them a taste of future studies.

In two semester units, students explore the elements of visual arts and develop skills in the performing arts through music.

At Year 8 the curriculum of visual art expands to a whole year study of art and design.

They explore the principles of art through 2D and 3D artwork – including Ceramics and Visual Communication.

Arts Program Years 9 - 10

Art studies is a full year core subject for students in Years 9 and 10. The College offers a broad curriculum fostering all areas of learning for VCE studies.

Students design, create, present and analyse.

They develop increased knowledge and understanding of art media.

Through observation, research and gallery visits (state and regional) they produce reports based on artwork past and present.

They produce original drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramic pieces and visual communication.

Ideas are generated through observation, research and digital manipulation.

Through an elective system students can further specialise in arts.

Semester units of Photography and Drama are offered at both year levels.

Arts Program Years 11 – 12

VCE – Art

• Unit 1 : Art and Society
• Unit 2 : Art and the Individual
• Unit 3 : Interpreting Art
• Unit 4 : Discussing and Debating Art

VCE – Studio Arts

• Unit 1 : Artistic Inspiration and Techniques
• Unit 2 : Design Exploration and Concepts
• Unit 3 : Studio Production and professional practices
• Unit 4 : Studio Production and art industry contexts

VCE – Visual Communication

• Unit 1 : Visual Communication production process
• Unit 2 : Communication in context
• Unit 3 : Visual Communication practices
• Unit 4 : Designing to a Brief

Special Teachers And Facilities

Art:

• multi purpose room equipped for 2D and 3D artwork eg. painting,
• printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics
• specialist photography and art programs networked eg. Adobe Photoshop

Ceramics :

• handbuilding and wheel construction
• underglazing, glazing and airbrushing decoration
• casting and extruding

Drama:

• mini theatre with stage, lighting and sound
• costume wardrobes
• annual College productions

Music:

• class sized keyboard lab
• software programs
• instrumental program available

Photography:

• Black and White Analogue and Colour Digital
• full dark room facilities for silver gelitin black and white analogue photography
• SLR cameras available for student use and borrowing
• direct access to a computer pod for digital imaging

Visual Communications

• Extensive range of media
• full technical drawing equipment
• airbrushing facilities

Career Opportunities

Creating artwork – artist, architect cartoonist, web designers, potter, photographer, fashion designer, graphic artist and designers, animator, display artist, desktop publisher, craftsperson, cartographer (maps) camera film operator, beauty therapist, draftsperson, TV lighting person, set/stage design textile design, costume design, textile design, costume design, sign writer, screen and stencil printer, jeweller.

Educating about artwork – primary, secondary teaching, craft instructor, university lecturer.

Discussing artwork – art historian, art gallery director, or assistant art critic, archaeologist, valuer, reporter

Organising artwork and art events – advertising manager, arts administrator, arts and cultural planner, cultural heritage officer, town planner, recreation officer, museum technician, conservator.

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