Art
Elective Unit
Unit Description
Year 9 Art explores a variety of two- and three-dimensional creative experiences aimed at developing artistic skills and awareness. It is designed to assist -student's competency to obtain a high level of accomplishment in a range of different art forms. The course is structured so that students explore thematic topics in both two- and three-dimensional artworks and enhance a greater conceptual and skill-based knowledge through the development of an understanding of contemporary art practice. Experiential learning is developed and supported though the extension of learning in the Middle school Artist in Residence program within the course. Working with a professional artist supports the conceptual and technical advancement of skills, ideas and artistic curiosity.
Final artworks explore a range of media and processes including:
- Sculpture
- Drawing and Painting
- Digital Art
- Art Analysis
Students create both from their imagination and research into current art practice in Australia and abroad as they undertake a series of artworks over the semester. The Visual Diary plays a key role in the development of ideas and media trials in the lead up to starting final artworks. Students are introduced to a range of artists, both historical and contemporary, that have a connection to their own practical tasks.
Essential Questions
- What can we learn from historical and contemporary artists?
- How do we encourage an individual artistic style?
- How do we interrupt artworks?
- What experiences help us to engage with meaning and messages in Contemporary art?
