Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Whittaker.
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
Content
MYP Unit | Outline |
Aesthetic Portraits | Learning practical drawing skills in dry media working towards the development of a portrait composition. This will include drawing with pencils, pens, collage and some colour. |
Identity Exploration | Using colour theory and rendering techniques to develop painting skills. Resolve a final painting. This will include drawing and painting with water colour and acrylics. |
Printmaking and Communication | Learn about printmaking techniques and trial works using different skills. Develop work towards a final exhibition piece. This will include etching, woodcutting and monoprinting techniques. |
Creating Change | Using inspiration from social media to explore ideas for a finished series that develops a personal viewpoint. This will be a student led project that combines all the techniques from previous units. |
Extra curricular activities that can extend students in Visual Arts include:
GDC_arts - Ongoing competitions, external Art and Photography competitions, Art lunchtime activities, Summerfest, School Art Exhibition, displays, assisting with School Production, and community projects.
11 Art Digital Photography / Design, 11 Art Practical
Studying Applied Arts or Fine Arts could lead to a career in:
Automotive Designer, Industrial Designer, Landscape Designer, Product Designer, Toy Designer, Urban Designer, Advertising art director, Art therapist, Commercial art gallery manager, Community arts worker, Conservator, Exhibition designer, Fine artist, Graphic designer, Illustrator, Museum/gallery exhibitions officer, Printmaker, Secondary school teacher
Artist, Graphic Designer, Animator/Digital Artist, Interior Designer, Architect, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Private Teacher/Tutor, Entertainer, Event Manager, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Artistic Director, Film/Television Camera Operator, Demonstrator, Curator, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Tailor/Dressmaker, Tattoo Artist, Print Finisher, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Painter and Decorator, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Editor, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Florist, Upholsterer, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Hairdresser/Barber, Photographer, Printer, Signmaker, User Experience Designer, Garment Technician
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $30.00 Includes visual diary, Art pack, carry folder.
Associated Costs: Nil.