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Transition to Year 11
Unit Outlines:
Unit 1: Studio Inspiration and Techniques
In this unit students focus on developing an individual
understanding of the stages of studio practice and learn
how to explore, develop, refine, resolve and present
artworks. Students explore sources of inspiration,
research artistic influences, develop individual ideas
and explore a range of materials and techniques related
to specific art forms. Using documented evidence in a
visual diary, students progressively refine and resolve
their skills to communicate ideas in artworks.
Students also research and analyse the ways in which
artists from different times and cultures have developed
studio practice to interpret and express ideas, source
Website
The Study Design is also available as a direct link on the
Website set up specifically for you: VCE Studio
Arts@Salesian
You can access the website at:
http://mrsgillespieart.weebly.com
Summary of Outcomes
Unit 1
Outcome 1 Folio work Ideas and Inspiration
On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify sources
of inspiration and artistic influences and outline individual ideas, art
forms and aesthetic qualities, and translate these into visual language.
Outcome 2 Folio work Materials and techniques
On completion of this unit the student should be able to produce at least
one finished artwork and progressively record the development of their
studio practice, conveying individual ideas through the exploration of a
materials and techniques in the selected art form/s.
Outcome 3 Written work Artistic practice
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the
artistic practice of 2 artists from different times and cultures, their
sources of inspiration, materials and techniques for at least two artworks
by each artist.
Unit 2
Outcome 1 Folio work and completed artwork/s, Individual Studio
Process
On completion of this unit the student should be able to develop an
individual exploration proposal to form the basis of a studio process, and
from this produce and document a variety of potential directions in a
visual diary for at least one artwork.
Outcome 2 Written work Comparative Study and Appropriation
Issues
On completion of this unit the student should be able to compare a range
of historical and contemporary art periods, styles or movements, and
analyse the ways in which artists communicate ideas, develop styles and
demonstrate aesthetic qualities in artworks. Students develop an
understanding of the use of other artists work in making new artworks,
including issues of appropriation, copyright and moral rights.
are ok, but they hold less meaning than something linked to your
own experiences and memories.
(On return to school you will put these into your folio and ANNOTATE
them, explaining how might each inspire your own art making)
DUE DATE: First lesson, Term 1!!!!!
3. Read over Chapter ONE of the textbook. We will be using this when
we return to develop an arts language booklet.
4. Look at as much art as you can! Visit galleries, browse the internet
etc.
5. Draw, paint, take photographs and be creative wherever possible.
Keep all your work, as it can be included in your folio!