Year 10 Art

The creative process, involving critical and creative thinking, is fundamental in making and responding to Art. Through the study and influence of the artistic practices of artists and their role in society, students develop their individual art practice using traditional and innovative approaches, research and exploration, and the development and experimentation of ideas, materials and techniques. Students will work in a range of two and three dimensional artforms to refine and resolve original artworks. Reflection and evaluation of their artistic practice takes place throughout the creative process as they hone their individual approaches.

Artworks and visual language are a potent and dynamic means to communicate personal experiences and ideas, and cultural values, beliefs and viewpoints on experiences and issues in contemporary society. Students will investigate significant contemporary Australian and First Nation artist as well as renowned artists of the 20th century. They will develop their literacy skills through the observation and analysis of artworks in the context in which they were created, using art terminology and descriptive language.

It is expected that students will have up to two hours home learning each week through the recording of researched information, annotated design development and creative experimentation, and maintenance of production records in the visual diary. The course aids in the practical and theoretical preparation of students who wish to study VCE Art Creative Practice or IBDP Visual Arts.

Assessment

Students will develop a folio of significant works and analytical writing that will include the following assessment tasks:

  • Unit 1: The Surreal World
  • Unit 2: Through the artist’s eyes
  • Examination

Visual Diary

Student’s presentation of their creative practice through documenting research, experimentation, creative and critical thinking and analysis on relevant artists is essential in this course. Visual diaries are due for assessment at intervals through the course. Students will be provided with specific guidelines to develop their visual and literacy skills in this area at this level. Visual diaries will be produced with a combination of hardcopy and digital resources.