VISUAL ARTS

DIGITAL ART ELECTIVE SUBJECT – ONE SEMESTER

Learning Focus

The impact of digital technology has transformed the world of visual arts. New art forms such as digital illustration and painting, digital photography and installations have become recognized artistic practices. In Digital Art, students will discover and study the techniques and dynamics involved in the production of various forms of Digital Art. Through hands on projects, students will experiment with digital illustration the manipulation of photography, digital painting and the creation of expressive artworks using editing software. The course is also intended to give students a basic awareness of career opportunities on offer within the field of digital arts.

Victorian Curriculum Strands:

Explore and Express Ideas

• Exploring, imagining, experimenting, and expressing ideas, concepts, themes, values, beliefs, observations and experiences in digital artworks that students view and make

Visual Practices

• Developing understanding and skills by exploring, selecting, applying, and manipulating digital techniques, technologies and processes. Conceptualising, planning and designing digital artworks

Present and Perform

• Planning, producing and presenting digital artworks to audiences. Considering the relationship between artist intentions, audience interpretations and engagement

Respond and Interpret

• Analysing, evaluating, interpreting and reflecting upon meaning, beliefs and values in digital artworks. Examining digital artworks in historical and cultural contexts

Assessment:

A range of assessment procedures are used including:

● Planning and production of a variety of digital art tasks

● Analysis and interpretations of digital artworks