Art is an integral part of life and contributes to a progressive society. Artworks and visual language are a potent and dynamic means to communicate personal experiences and ideas, and cultural values, beliefs and viewpoints on experiences and issues in contemporary society.
In the study of VCE Art Creative Practice, research and investigation inform art making. Through the study of artworks, the practices of artists and their role in society, students develop their individual art practice, and communicate ideas and meaning using a range of materials, techniques and processes.
In the practice of Making and Responding, students develop their skills in critical and creative thinking, innovation, problem-solving and risk-taking. By combining a focused study of artworks, art practice and practical art making, students recognise the interplay between research, art practice and the analysis and interpretation of art works.
This study provides students with an informed context to support an awareness of art as a tool for cultural, social and personal communication, and the stimulus and inspiration to develop their art practice.
understand how the practices of artists and artworks reflect the values, beliefs and traditions of their own and other cultures
analyse, interpret and respond to artworks and ideas, both in their own work and in the work of others, using the support of the Interpretive Lenses
critically evaluate ideas and issues explored by historical and contemporary artists from different cultures and societies
develop personal ideas and expression through Making and Responding in art practice
employ practical skills in art making and develop conceptual understanding to inform aesthetic awareness and art practice
develop creative and critical thinking skills in individual responses to artworks and art practice.
Art Creative Practices explores mixed mediums through the visual forms such as digital and analogue photography, painting, printmaking or even sculpture. Students have a choice of which medium they wish to explore and specialise in based on previous Art studies in Year 9 and 10 electives.
Unit 1: Interpreting artworks and exploring the Creative Practice
Unit 2: Interpreting artworks and developing the Creative Practice
Unit 3: Investigation, ideas, artworks and the Creative Practice
Unit 4: Interpreting, resolving and presenting artworks and the Creative Practice
In Unit 1 students use Experiential learning in Making and Responding to explore ideas using the Creative Practice. As the artist and audience, students consider their connection to artworks, and how their communication of ideas and presentation of artworks challenge, shape and influence viewer or audience perspectives.
They focus on the making of art and examine how artists communicate ideas and meaning in artworks. They examine artists in different societies, cultures and historical periods and develop their own interpretations and viewpoints about the meanings and messages of artworks. They explore how artists create new ways of thinking and representation, while developing their own art practice.
Students explore the practices of artists who have been inspired by ideas relating to personal identity. They study at least three artists and at least one artwork from each of the selected artists. Through their analysis and interpretation students learn how to formulate and substantiate personal opinions about artworks. Students apply the Structural Lens and the Personal Lens to analyse and interpret the meanings and messages of artworks and to document the reflection of their own ideas throughout their art practice.
Students learn about the components of the Creative Practice and explore areas of personal interest to develop a series of visual responses. They use a range of materials, techniques, processes and art forms to create a body of experimental work in response to their research of the practices of artists and their personal observations of artworks. They experiment with a range of approaches to develop technical skills and promote creative thinking through the study of both traditional and contemporary art practices. They are guided through an Experiential learning process to research, explore, experiment and develop, and to evaluate and reflect upon their use of the Creative Practice.
Area of Study 1: Artists, artworks and audiences
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the practices of three artists, and apply the Structural Lens and the Personal Lens to analyse and interpret one artwork by each artist.
Area of Study 2: The Creative Practice
On completion of this unit the student should be able to use the Creative Practice to develop and make visual responses informed by their exploration of personal interests and ideas.
Area of Study 3: Documenting and reflecting on the Creative Practice
On completion of this unit the student should be able to document and evaluate the components of the Creative Practice used to make personal visual responses.
In Unit 2 students use Inquiry learning to investigate the artistic and collaborative practices of artists. They use the Cultural Lens, and the other Interpretive Lenses as appropriate, to examine artworks from different periods of time and cultures, and to explore the different ways that artists interpret and communicate social and personal ideas in artworks
Students explore the collaborative practices of artists and use the Creative Practice to make and present artworks. They develop visual responses based on their investigations, exploring the way historical and contemporary cultural contexts, ideas and approaches have influenced the artworks and the practices of the artists they investigate, as well as their own art practice.
Artworks can acknowledge specific ideas or beliefs, or commemorate people, institutions, social movements and events. They can reinforce the intentions and purpose of a social, cultural or community group, or they can challenge social or cultural attitudes and assumptions. Throughout Unit 2, students examine the importance of the social and cultural contexts of artworks and analyse the varying social functions that art can serve. They also investigate how artworks can be created as forms of expression for specific social and cultural contexts. Students research historical and contemporary artworks and explore diverse and alternative approaches to making and presenting artworks.
While the focus of this unit is on the Cultural Lens, students should continue to apply aspects of the Structural and Personal Lenses where relevant in the analysis and interpretation of artworks and in the documentation of their art practice.
Area of Study 1: The artist, society and culture
On completion of this unit the student should be able to use the Cultural Lens, and the other Interpretive Lenses as appropriate, to analyse and compare the practices of artists and artworks from different cultures and times.
Area of Study 2: The collaborative Creative Practice
On completion of this unit the student should be able to use the Creative Practice to explore social and cultural ideas or issues to make and present at least one finished artwork using collaborative approaches.
Area of Study 3: Documentation of collaboration using the Creative Practice
On completion of this unit the student should be able to critically reflect on, evaluate and document their use of the Creative Practice to develop and make collaborative visual responses.
All assessments at Units 1 and 2 are school-based. Procedures for assessment of levels of achievement in Units 1 and 2 are a matter for school decision.
Unit 1 Assessment: For this unit students are required to demonstrate three outcomes. As a set these outcomes encompass the areas of study in the unit.
Suitable tasks for assessment in this unit will be based on the following information.
Outcome 1 assessment will be selected from the following:
an extended written response
short-answer responses supported by visual references
an annotated visual report
a presentation using digital technologies such as an online presentation or interactive website
an oral presentation
Outcome 2:
Students produce a range of personal visual responses to a selection of set tasks, showing the exploration of ideas, materials and techniques in at least three art forms. Finished artworks are not an expectation of this outcome but can be considered in the student’s use of the Creative Practice.
Outcome 3:
Students document their use of the Creative Practice, including annotated personal visual responses to a selection of set tasks.
Unit 2 Assessment: For this unit students are required to demonstrate three outcomes. As a set these outcomes encompass the areas of study in the unit.
Suitable tasks for assessment in this unit may be selected from the following.
Outcome 1 assessment will be selected from the following:
· an extended written response
· short-answer responses supported by visual references
· an annotated visual report
· a digital presentation such as an online or interactive presentation
· an oral presentation
Outcome 2 assessment will be selected from the following:
· visual responses that demonstrate the use of the Creative Practice, collaboration and the exploration of personal ideas related to social and cultural contexts
· presentation of at least one finished artwork that realises the intentions of the student and demonstrates the refinement of materials, techniques and processes
Outcome 3 assessment will be selected from the following:
· documentation of the Creative Practice, in the form of critical annotations, that presents explorations in selected art forms, and demonstrates the development of the student’s collaborative practice
· a critique of the development of personal ideas, directions, explorations, visual language, technical skills, processes and artworks. The critique can be presented orally and should be accompanied by written and visual documentation
· evaluation of the Creative Practice and the presentation of finished artworks
· evaluation of visual responses that effectively communicate social and cultural meaning
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Material Charges: Students may incur additional costs based on the choice of materials to be used in their individual projects.
Stationery: Select the stationery appropriate to the specialist method you intend to focus on
Painting
Binder A3 4D Ring PVC 38mm Upright Black
Pocket Plastic 11 Hole A3 Box 100 Copysafe
Photography
Visual Art Diary A3 110gsm 60 page clear cover
USB Pocket Flash Drive 16GB
Glue stick