Art - Painting is about exploring a range of traditional and contemporary mediums and techniques. It involves developing technical skills and making artworks that communicate ideas, moods, and messages. The students explore the work of different artists from different historical art movements, developing artwork analysis skills and reflective practice. They will use mediums such as charcoal, pastel, acrylics, watercolour, and aerosol.
An exploration into a range of painters and the techniques they use. The students will experiment with a range of materials before planning and creating their own self-directed artwork, responding to the analysis of an artwork.
Through research and a presentation, the students will explore a range of historical art movements. Each student will then choose a historically significant painting to remix in any way they choose.
Each project contains practical, analysis, and reflection components. All are assessed with regular feedback and rubrics. An end-of-semester examination will test written analysis and creative response skills.
A3 Visual Art Journal (spiral bound, blank pages)