VISUAL ART
Senior Handbook 2010- 2011
VISUAL ART 1.
INTRODUCTION
Visual Art is offered as an Authority Subject to students in Years 11 and 12. It is an essential subject if the student is interested in the areas of - Architecture, Town Planning, Landscape Design, Interior Design, Art Teaching and any of the Fine Art and Graphic Art Courses which are offered at tertiary institutions. Visual Art is also helpful if students are interested in Early Childhood or Primary Teaching, Childcare, or Occupational Therapy as professions. Emphasis in the Senior Syllabus is placed on individuality and inventiveness; while it is recognised that art skills can be learned by all, it is not possible to teach creativity. This comes from within the student herself. The student must therefore have some confidence in her own artistic ability before choosing to study Visual Art in Years 11 and 12. It is strongly recommended that careful consideration be given by the student and her parents to her ability to cope with Year 11 Art as an Authority subject. 2.
GENERAL AIMS
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To develop discrimination and appreciation To acquire skills in the handling of Art media and equipment To develop creativity through practical and visual experience To acquire knowledge of design elements and principles, related art theory, and the historical development of Art.
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PREREQUISITES
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High Achievement in Visual Art in Year 10 is recommended. A genuine interest in art and craft areas and an ability to think creatively. A responsible and mature attitude towards the subject. It is desirable that students have good practical skills and an interest in history. Students who have not studied Art in Year 10 may study the subject at the discretion of the Head of Department. COURSE ORGANISATION AND STRUCTURE
The are two objectives which are essential to the course. 1. MAKING – is the production of artworks that communicate thoughts, feelings, ideas, experiences and observations. This objective is divided into two criteria. Visual literacy entails communicating meanings through: • researching, developing and resolving artworks to reflect a personal aesthetic • defining and solving problems relevant to concept(s) • using visual language and contexts
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