Dromana College: Leaping from strength to strength. THE Dromana College Visual Arts Program has always enjoyed a revered status within the college and the program has continued to go from strength to strength in recent years. Students in Year 7 gain exposure to the Visual Arts Program through both their immersion in the subject Visual and Digital Art and through Enhancement Programs that run before and after school. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Enhancement Program runs every Tuesday morning from 7am, whilst the Interior Design Club operates every Thursday after school. The Enhancement Programs enable students to pursue areas of passion and interest beyond the classroom, which not only increases engagement, but also further develops their skill set for when they enter more senior and tertiary pathways. Dromana College offers a range of Visual Arts subjects to students in their senior years of schooling. VCE Media, Studio Arts and Visual Communication have all achieved outstanding VCE results. VCE Studio Art student Charlotte Poustie is currently having her work exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Top Arts Exhibition. ‘Top Arts showcases the exceptional work of students who have completed Art or Studio Arts as part of their Victorian Certificate of Education. Comprising work selected from applicants across Victoria, the
exhibition encompasses a range of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital and mixed media.’ ‘Top Arts 2018 celebrates the outstanding abilities and the diverse concerns of our newest emerging talents, and is certain to provide inspiration to visitors of all ages. The exhibition includes the opportunity to view selected developmental folios and to hear from current exhibitors about their inspiration, ideas and practices.’ More recently the college has continued to develop the Visual Arts facilities, including the addition of two new Art rooms and a state of the art Mac Lab which enables students to learn how to utilise industry standard software and technology to create and edit film and digital photos. Students in the Visual Arts Program undertake many activities and excursions to local galleries, the NGV and to broader community attractions to film, draw and photograph. Students recently worked alongside a local artist to help paint a mural in Red Hill. They also showcase their creative and artistic talents at a range of exhibitions and galleries. If you would like additional information about Dromana College please visit the college website on www.dsc.vic.edu.au or phone Dromana College 5987-2805 to request a tour.
Dromana College is a school where students develop to their full potential. Our exceptional academic learning environment is built by offering a range of diverse learning experiences. With outstanding facilities, professional staff and a caring school community, students are challenged to explore their interests and use their talents to achieve their best.
Empowering young people to make a difference. • Outstanding VCE results • Single gender classes for the core subjects • Select entry academic enhancement program (LEAP)
‘A high performing provider of education on the Mornington Peninsula’
110 Harrisons Road, Dromana, Victoria 3936 Entry via Old White Hill Road
T: 03 5987 2805 E: dromana.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au W: www.dsc.vic.edu.au
• ‘State of the art’ Year 7 area • Performing Arts Centre, Design Centre • International Sister Schools Program and study tours • Elite coaching programs including Athletics and Cycling • Instrumental music tuition • Diverse and engaging extra curricula events • High expectations of all students • A clear and consistent code of conduct for all students Tours available Tuesday mornings at 9:30am. Please phone 03 5987 2805 for bookings.
RESPO N SIBILI T Y , R ESP EC T , I N T EGR I T Y , P E R S O N A L B E S T Mornington News 15 May 2018
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