Visual Arts - Art Practical

11VPRS1/11VPRS2

Visual Arts engages students in conceptual, practical, analytical, and contextual aspects of creative human endeavour.

Course details

  • Further study Stage 2 Art Practical (2VAPRY)

About the subject

Stage 1 Visual Art Practical emphasises visual thinking,investigation and practical application. Students develop ideas and concepts, refine technical skills, and produce imaginative solutions. Students work with a wide range of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, screen printing, mixed media and sculpture throughout the course to learn about artists and develop their own aesthetic.

Stage 1 VA Practical students work collaboratively in a dynamic and welcoming environment, participating in excursions connecting to the arts industry, artist workshops and arts projects within the school. Students use high-quality art materials and facilities in the creation of their artworks, developing skills in innovative thinking, visual communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Assessment

Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

School Based AssessmentWeighting
FolioCreative development of artwork 40%
Practical Resolved artwork and artist’s statement 30%
Visual Study Mixed practical and artist exploration folio 30%

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