Visual Arts

Visual Arts in Year 7 & 8 is studied by all students. Students in this course are introduced to role of art and design. Investigation of artists’ and designers’ practice is explored through a range of media.

Students who choose Visual Arts as an elective in Years 9-10 will use a variety of art forms - such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and digital media to create personal artworks. These artworks will explore a range of issues and ideas. Students undertake both critical and historical study of artists, their work and artistic traditions using the Conceptual Framework and the Frames.

The Visual Design elective course specialises in learning opportunities through the areas of print and object. This includes graphic, wearable, product, and interior/exterior design. Students are provided with opportunities to engage in student driven design projects, allowing them to develop their ability to think creatively, solve problems and respond to a design brief within a specific period. 

The Year 11-12 2 Unit Visual Arts course provides students with an opportunity to extend skills developed in the junior course. As part of the HSC course, students create a major Body of Work in one of twelve expressive forms. They also engage in historical and critical studies across cultures and contexts, using the Conceptual Framework, the Frames and Artists’ Practice. This course is an ATAR course. This course can be successfully studied without completing elective Visual Arts in years 9 and 10.

The Year 11 Photography course provides students with the opportunity to develop professional skills in wet and digital photography and film. Students develop a photographic portfolio and investigate a range of photographic styles. Students learn to edit their photographic works using software including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. This is a non ATAR course.

Further information about Visual Arts can be found at:

Visual Arts Stage 4 & 5 Syllabus (Years 7 to 10) 

Visual Arts Stage 6 Syllabus (Years 11 & 12)