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INTRODUCTION TO
VCE ART UNIT 2
COURSE BREAKDOWN
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OUTCOME 1: ART AND CULTURE
Study Guide:
Analyse, interpret, compare and contrast artworks
from different cultures using the formal framework and
the cultural framework
Analyse, interpret, compare and contrast artworks that depict
the body as the main subject matter from different artistic
movements, mediums and how they relate to the culture of the
time and location the artwork was created.

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LEARNING TASKS
In Outcome 1 of Unit 2 Art students will be focusing on artworks
that surround the theme of The Body in Art and Culture.
Students will:
Discuss the role and purpose of art in cultural contexts
Discuss the ways in which art reflects and communicates the
values, beliefs and traditions of the societies in which and for which
it is made
Apply the Formal and Cultural Frameworks to analyse and interpret
artworks
Compare and contrast artworks
Substantiate personal opinions about the artworks
Use appropriate art language

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Key knowledge
The role and purpose of art in cultural contexts;
How artworks can reflect the beliefs, values and traditions of different
cultures;
Aspects of the Formal Framework and the Cultural Framework;
Art language for the expression of discussion and research.

Key skills
Apply the Formal Framework and the Cultural Framework to analyse
and interpret artworks from different cultures;
Compare and contrast artworks from different cultures;
Substantiate personal opinions with reference to artworks;
Use appropriate art language to discuss artworks.

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OUTCOME 2: ARTMAKING AND
CULTURAL EXPRESSION
Study Guide:
Demonstrate technical and artistic development in the
presentation of visual responses that include one finished
artwork, through the exploration of selected media, materials and
techniques
In Outcome 2 of Unit 2 Art students should be able to
demonstrate technical and artistic development in the
presentation of visual responses that include one finished
artwork in the theme of The Body in Art and Culture, through
the exploration of selected media, materials and techniques.

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LEARNING TASKS
Produce a folio of visual responses to the theme: The Body in Art
and Culture
Produce at least one finished artwork
Visually interpret your idea through research and ideas
Explore the process of making art:
Qualities and characteristics of selected materials and art forms
Trialing materials, techniques, processes and art forms
Manipulate the elements of art to establish a visual language
Apply the Formal and Cultural Frameworks
Documentation of thinking and working practices in a folio
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Key knowledge
Visual language used to explore issues and ideas of personal and cultural interest;
Qualities and characteristics of selected materials and art forms and how they may be used to
present concepts and images;
Materials, techniques, processes and art forms;
Formal elements and principles of artworks;
The Formal Framework and the Cultural Framework used to support reflective annotation as
they apply to the students artmaking;
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation

Key skills
Produce visual responses to personal and cultural ideas and issues through exploration and
experimentation;
Explore media, materials, techniques, processes and art forms and investigate how these can
be used to create artworks;
Develop skills in artmaking;
Manipulate art elements and principles and technical qualities of art forms to produce creative
responses using visual language;
Document thinking and working practices;
Apply knowledge of the Formal Framework and the Cultural Framework in reflective
annotation as they apply to their own artmaking
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YOUR FOLIO
This is an important part of the Art Unit 2 course that includes
collecting, exploring and developing conceptual ideas and art
making techniques. The results of a body of work should reflect
artwork that is informed, relevant and clear and resolute in
meaning and display finesse in technical skills.
It is a tool for you to refine your ideas and technical skills. It
allows you to experiment and make mistakes and learn from
this process of investigation without having to waste time
correcting these errors in your major work.
The folio can contain images and words as well as anything
that could act as a prompt for creative expression.

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YOUR FOLIO
The Purpose of the Folio is to:
Record the process of your art making.
Sketch.
Experiment.
Write.
Think.
Research.
Express.
Collect.
Explore.
Invent.
Create.
Dream.
Rant.
Escape.

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Although there is a PROCESS:
Mind maps/brainstorms on
The Body in Art and Culture
Create concept ideas
Artistic research - subject
matter & materials and
techniques
Research, investigate,
explore and trial materials,
techniques and processes
Refine and Select
Final
Reflection
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CALENDAR/SCEDULE
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ASSESSMENT
Outcome 1:
Charts: Artist Information Charts and Comparison Charts
Extended Response Questions
Folio annotations
SAC
Exam

Outcome 2:
Final Artwork with accompanying Folio