Visual Arts - Fine Art A
Length of Course
Semester A
Level
Year 10
Learning Area
The Arts
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
In this course, students will develop their skills and techniques as a fine artist. They will begin by exploring art throughout history and develop an understanding of societal aesthetics.
Students will develop practical skills in a range of mediums, building their personal style. An investigation into the Australian contemporary arts world will result in portraiture practice, leading into an exhibition of student work.
Content
- Students will build on their artistic technical skills as well as create original art works.
- Students will have explored how artists are influenced by society and culture as well as how they create meaning through their work.
- Students will also have continued to build on their visual art vocabulary as well as written word through analysis and synthesis. This will lead them into Stage 1 Visual Art with the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Assessment
- An exploration of historical art in depth
- The development of a folio of process focused art works
- Research into the contemporary arts community
- Development of one, or more portraits in a medium of choice
Pathways
Stage 1 Visual Arts
Additional Costs
$10 for access to art materials.
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Year 10 - Visual Arts - Fine Art A