Art
Enrichment: Elective Unit
Students may elect to study Art for one or two semesters.
Unit description
The course covers a variety of two- and three-dimensional experiences aimed at improving artistic skills and awareness.
It is designed to assist each individual to attain a level of competency in a range of art experiences. Students are able to select appropriate and adequate means of artistic expression within the discipline of Visual Arts.
The course is structured so that students manipulate the elements of art and the principles of design: line, shape, tone, texture, colour, movement, volume, rhythm, pattern, perspective, balance and contrast.
Students are introduced to the History of Art and then apply this new appreciation and understanding to the development of their folio.
Semester 1
Students must complete the three components of this course:
- Visual Diary: A record of the students' designs and planning for their major works and a collection of homework drawings aimed at enhancing drawing skills
- Folio Production: A collection of major works reflecting the characteristics of art movements studied
- Art Appreciation: An investigation of Expressionism and Cubism
Semester 2
Students must complete the three components of the course:
- Visual Diary: A record of the students' designs and planning for their major works and a collection of homework drawings aimed at enhancing drawing skills
- Folio Production: A collection of major works reflecting the characteristics of art movements studied
- Art Appreciation: An investigation of Surrealism and Pop Art
In these units students will explore the following essential questions:
- Why are the art elements and design principles essential in art making?
- Why is art history important?
- How can we read and understand a work of art?
Assessment
- Visual Diary
- Folio Production
- Art Appreciation
