Year 10 Creative Art
Discover Your Artistic Potential: A Journey in Visual Arts
What is this subject about:
Unleash your creativity through exploration and creation! In this subject, you’ll dive into the world of visual arts, experimenting with various materials and techniques to develop your unique artistic style. From understanding how artists bring their ideas to life to interpreting artworks from diverse cultures, you’ll refine your skills while exploring the endless possibilities of artistic expression.
Why choose this subject
In this course, you’ll dive into the basics of expressing yourself as an artist. Forget needing to be a master at painting or drawing – it’s all about the power of ideas! We’ll show you how to transform everyday materials into works of art, using upcycling as our core philosophy. You’ll get to explore your own creative style and get ready for VCA study in the coolest way possible – through hands-on exploration and play. The teacher will be there to guide you, but the inspiration will come straight from your own experiences. Potential excursions include; National Gallery Of Victoria, Landscape Painting on site, Geelong Gallery, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.
What are we going to be studying
Prepare to embark on a thrilling exploration of ideas, techniques, and artistic practices. From painting and drawing to sculpture and photography, you’ll delve into a smorgasbord of creative endeavours. Express yourself, analyse artworks, and present your creations with confidence as you develop into a well-rounded artist.
Where does this subject go
Your journey in visual arts extends beyond the classroom. Creative thinking and visual investigation are at the core of our image saturated world. Develop drawing and painting skills, using digital photography, colour theory and more, structured within the Creative Practice inquiry cycle to build a working practice as an independent learner. Then, in years 11 and 12, dive deeper into creative practice with specialised art forms. Your artistic odyssey awaits!
Careers & Pathways
With a solid foundation in visual arts, endless opportunities await. From graphic design and illustration to art therapy and beyond, your creative journey can lead you anywhere you desire. Explore, create, and let your imagination soar!
