Visual Arts

Art is in everything we see from paintings hung in gallery after gallery to the sets, costumes and monsters we see in the biggest budget movies. It’s in advertising on your TV, the logo’s on your favourite fashion brand and the amazing graphics you see on any digital game. But most of all it comes from the strange and wonderful things that fill our head. Imagination is the key to inspiration and passion.

The only rule in Art is to create what inspires you, whether it’s your emotions or something you believe in. Art isn’t liked by everyone but it’s seen and felt by all. Students have opportunities to express their imagination and develop personal imagery, develop skills, and engage in the making and presentation of artworks.

The Visual Arts course engages students in a process that helps them develop motivation, self-esteem,discipline, collaborative practice and resilience, all of which are essential life skills.

LOWER SCHOOL Years 8-10

In Year 8 students learn to manipulate clay and develop their drawing and shading skills. They create visual pun sculptures and learn about print making. By Year 9 students are making gargoyles and monsters, learn to draw different styles and design comics. In Year 10 they develop Art skills that can include silk screening, ceramics and pastels. They also explore art movements such as surrealism, pop art and abstract.

SENIOR SCHOOL Years 11-12

Students further develop their arts skills in Senior school. In Year 11 they study portraiture and public art. In Year 12 they look at mural design and production as well as assemblage art and paintings.

CoursesOffered: 1A/1B – 1C/1D - 2A/2B

Fun Stuff

• CityNorthbridge Galleries Expedition
• WildZoo Day Out
• Arts Exhibition with Artists Creating Live
• ArtsOpen Day Exhibition
• Artists in Residence