Year 8 Visual Art & Design

LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester Only

ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil

CURRICULUM CHARGES: Nil

CONTENT:
Course content will be a selection of the following:

Art in Context: A picture is worth a thousand words. You will explore artists and their artworks, looking deeply into the ideas within these works and how you can make connections between your ideas and the artworks you make.

Visual Art Process: I wish I could… You will learn how artists plan and design artworks. You will also practice and develop a range of practical skills.

Practical Resolution: I could do that! You will learn how to communicate your artistic intentions in artworks. You will explain on how the display of
your artwork enhances its meaning.

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Skills Development:
You will develop skills experimenting with a range of art mediums and styles, leading to the creation of your own artworks.
Practical Application and Evaluation:
You will produce planned artworks and a self-evaluation of your practical learning.