VISUAL ARTS |
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ATAR: |
Yes |
Number of Units: |
2 |
Category: |
A |
Faculty: |
CAPA |
Description: |
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Visual Arts is a course designed for competent artists who possess effective organisation and time management skills, in addition to developed art-making ability. Visual Arts involves students in the practices of art making, art criticism and art history. Students critically investigate artists and artworks from a range of cultures, traditions and times through their Case Study research. Sound research and extended writing skills are recommended as students write many extended response case studies on artists and artworks they analyse throughout the course. Students also develop their skills in a number of practical areas to produce a ‘Body of Work'. |
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Assessment: |
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The course is weighted 50% Practical and 50% Theory. This means that students will be assessed on both their artwork, through regular reviews, and their knowledge and understanding of other artists' practice by written exam. For the HSC, students will have to produce a major artwork across the year called a ‘Body of Work', in addition to sitting a formal written external exam. |
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Additional Information: |
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Students interested in studying art for enjoyment rather than for an ATAR, should consider the Visual Arts Craft and Design course. Course Fees: $60.00 per year plus excursion costs. |
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