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Colours of Holi: Soft Pastel and Prismacolours on Watercolour Paper.
SENIOR VISUAL ART MS KATHERINE ELLIS, VISUAL ART COORDINATOR
The Visual Arts are a core component of the curriculum and continue to be a vital part of education at Nudgee College.
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Studying Visual Art provides students with a space where they are free to express themselves, develop creative problem-solving skills and explore a variety of media and techniques. Students who choose to study Visual Arts in their Senior years often have an interest in a creative career or continuing further study. Some simply enjoy having a creative outlet and a safe space to explore their ideas. Since moving to the new QCE system, students in Years 11 and 12 have been able to enjoy a number of experiences, both at the College and beyond, that have fuelled their
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passion for this subject and provided wonderful inspiration for their artworks. Excursions in Year 12 (pictured right) serve as the stimulus for both bodies of work. This year, we travelled to the Gallery of Modern Art in South Brisbane to view ‘Unfinished Business: The Art of Gordon Bennett’ as well as the ‘The Motorcycle’ exhibitions. Students then created a wide range of resolved pieces for their ATAR course, demonstrating individual pathways and concepts inspired by this experience.
