Studio Art Lab (Elective)

“God’s creative activity went far beyond the minimum Requirements for getting the job done. Butterflies in the rain forest seldom seen by human eyes are creatures of breathtaking beauty. The delicate transparency of the man-of-war and the hummingbird’s wing are inimitable …” Le Roy Koopman

Overview

This course is designed to give students a broad experience and knowledge of skills, techniques and processes. In the “Studio Art Lab” students will be able to interact, collaborate and share ideas with fellow classmates whilst at the same time independently exploring the world of creative art. Whether you’re an accomplished artist or an art novice this course will help you improve your drawing skills and unleash your inner creativity. The course will prepare students for further studies in the areas of VCE Art and Visual Communication Design, by giving students a variety of skills and techniques which can be applied in both areas of Study. By the end of the course, students will complete a portfolio demonstrating the application of skills and techniques learnt.

This course is highly recommended for those students who are considering studying VCE Art & Visual Communication Design.

Aims

• To gain a knowledge of the nature of materials, techniques and working methods
• To manipulate art elements and principles to effectively realise students’ ideas
• To demonstrate a level of technical competence in the use of skills, techniques and processes
• To develop artworks which reflect personal art responses to specific tasks
• To document thinking and working practices

Topics Include

• Drawing inspired by traditional and contemporary methods
• Digital Printmaking using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Mixed-Media techniques using painting, printmaking and collage
• Acrylic painting on canvas
• Sculptural exploration
• Art Appreciation

Time Allocation

• 4 periods per cycle, Semester 1

Prerequisites

• None

Requirements

• Levy cost

Assessment

• Art folio work
• Written work/ Art analysis

"Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God's wonders. Job 37:14