LEVEL: Stage 1
SACE Credits: 10 credits
LENGTH: 1 Semester
Recommended background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Art or Design.
Content:
The focus in Visual Art A is on social and cultural context. Students explore a broad range of concepts, materials, media and techniques to help them to develop independence and confidence in articulating and expressing their own ideas in final practical Artworks. They will explore both traditional and contemporary media, which link to all aspects of the course.
Students research, investigate and reflect upon visual art works in their chosen cultural and historical contexts helping them to broaden their understanding of Visual Art evolution. The course includes the development of ideas, research, analysis and experimentation with media and techniques, resolution, production and a presentation of their works in an authentic exhibition.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.
Assessment Type 1 – Folio 40%
- The folio focuses on research, developmental work and recording learning and visual thinking. Students show sources of inspiration and influences, as well as exploring a variety of ideas and concepts.
- The folio should be a total of 15 A3 pages or equivalent
Assessment Type 2 – Practical 30%
- The final practical could be a ‘body of work’ in a range of media including 2D or 3D. Technical skill and application of thinking and problem solving need to be evident.
- A practitioner’s statement of 250 words is required with this assessment task.
Assessment Type 3 – Visual Study 30%
The Visual Study is an independent study that involves research, exploring ideas, media, style and technique based on other artists and practitioners. Supporting material should be 750 words or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
Students will be required to equip and present their work for the end of year exhibition.
Subject Fee:
It is highly recommended that students have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign) at home. Unley High School is now able to offer an annual license for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, which is available from Student Services for $10.00 per annum. Parent permission is required and the permission slip can be accessed in Student Services or here
Leads to: SACE Stage 2 Visual Arts – Art or SACE Stage 2 Visual Arts – Design
Please note: In Stage 2, Art and Design are a precluded SACE combination meaning you can only select to study one of these Visual Arts subjects.