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• VCAVAR046

  Analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of visual artworks from different cultures, historical and contemporary contexts, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to explore differing viewpoints

  Elaborations

  • analysing the role of visual arts as a means of challenging prevailing traditional ideas, for example, how contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks challenge prevailing traditional ideas about traditional art styles from this culture
  • identifying how visual arts professionals embed their values and beliefs, and how audiences react and interpret the meaning and intent of their artworks differently
  • discussing the range of viewpoints expressed about an artwork or art issue
  • considering the practices of visual arts practitioners when making commentaries about social, environmental and sustainability issues
  • interrogating the cultural and social roles and responsibilities of arts industries, recognising the power of the visual arts in advocating for, and being a catalyst for, change

  VCAVAR046 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 9 and 10 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR016

  Respond to visual artworks expressing what they like and dislike

  Elaborations

  • demonstrating acceptable audience behaviour viewing artworks
  • experiencing guided discussions to explore, identify and express the basic features of their own and others’ art works, identifying the main materials used, what features they like best and characteristics of their art works
  • experience art in their lives and communities, for example, assisting to create a class diary of ‘art experiences’ and recording visual artworks and their purpose, link to sustain and communicate cultural knowledge, matching artworks to their location and/ or who like what
  • exploring and learning how design elements, such as line, shape, colour or texture, are used in their artworks and in the artwork of others
  • experiencing and identifying the role of artist and audience

  VCAVAR016 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level D | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR032

  Identify and describe how ideas are expressed in artworks by comparing artworks from different contemporary, historical and cultural contexts, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • making judgments about the practices of artists, what and why they design and create, using visual conventions
  • comparing artworks from different cultures and identifying the ideas expressed by the artist, for example, when comparing paintings from India and Australia, what do they recognise, what is new, what are the different meanings the artists are expressing?
  • explaining the artistic vision of artists from different contexts, for example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, particularly referencing the meaning the artworks convey
  • analysing how symbolic meanings or metaphors are constructed in their own artworks and artworks of others
  • expressing an opinion about the way numerous artists communicate their viewpoints through their artwork
  • describing their ideas about an issue in an artwork they have created and describe their art making practice, for example, did it make them think more seriously about the issue? Did the rest of the class understand their message?

  VCAVAR032 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 5 and 6 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR020

  Respond to visual artworks and consider where and why people make visual artworks

  Elaborations

  • identifying the subject matter of a series of artworks based on the same theme
  • identifying how design elements, such as line, shape, colour or texture, are used in their artworks and in the artworks of others
  • identifying and describing the expression of ideas in a selection of artworks, for example, considering the subject matter, styles and techniques of a selection of artworks from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists
  • discussing the role of artist and audience when expressing ideas in artworks

  VCAVAR020 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Foundation Level | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR008

  Respond to visual artworks

  Elaborations

  • participating in class conversations about art works (own and others) using images, gesture and sound
  • exploring various expressive and creative art experiences and indicating art work they like
  • indicating objects and items in art piece, e.g. house, mum
  • exploring artwork from different people, locations and purposes
  • exploring how they feel in response to the artists’ artwork, for example happy or sad

  VCAVAR008 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level B | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR039

  Identify and connect specific features of visual artworks from different cultures, historical and contemporary times, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • comparing and contrasting different visual images and interpretations of place and country, starting with the local Koorie people, from a range of viewpoints and contexts
  • researching, analysing and examining the way an artist’s cultural experiences have influenced the expression of ideas and concepts in their artworks
  • recognising how different factors contribute to the ways in which visual artworks are judged to be meaningful by an audience
  • analysing how artists have expressed historical and social value and influences in their artworks
  • analysing how visual arts processes and technologies shape the practices of art and craft

  VCAVAR039 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 7 and 8 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR004

  React to visual artworks

  Elaborations

  • experiencing a range and various forms of visual art and may react to some stimuli such as images and objects or respond to art experiences, for example maintain attention, visual tracking
  • experiencing art in their lives and communities, for example, art gallery, local coffee shops, exhibitions with the school, special events visual artworks that sustain and communicate cultural knowledge
  • exposed to artworks which are from and made for different reasons/ purposes, displayed in different ways and using different processes
  • exposed to different design elements, such as line, shape, colour or texture, in their artworks and in the artwork of others
  • exposed to the role of artist and audience

  VCAVAR004 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level A | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR012

  Respond to visual artworks by indicating subject matter

  Elaborations

  • responding to various visual arts, for example study visual components within a picture
  • participating as an audience member by moving around quietly and looking at art pieces
  • communicating about aspects of their own and others art works, by pointing to and naming some of the basic features, for example some colours and items used in art works
  • considering the subject matter, styles of a selection of artworks, and how the artworks make them think and feel
  • experiencing the role of artist and audience as they start to interpret meaning in artworks

  VCAVAR012 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level C | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAR028

  Identify and discuss how ideas are expressed in artworks from a range of places, times and cultures, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • describe subject matter and identify in artworks from different social, cultural or historical contexts
  • discussing how artworks are made as expressions of a particular culture or identity, for example, a style of artwork that expresses the identity of their community
  • comparing artworks made for different reasons, using appropriate visual conventions, and identifying different interpretations by different viewers in a range of locations; for example, comparing artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with artworks made by other Australian artists
  • examining public art in their community and comparing it to other artworks commemorating different people, events, times and cultures
  • discussing with others the meaning of their own artworks
  • evaluate artworks from different cultures and histories using inquiry, for example, explain which artworks they like the most and why

  VCAVAR028 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 3 and 4 | Respond and Interpret

• VCAVAV018

  Experiment with different materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • exploring a range of materials and technologies to visually express their experiences, for example, paint, pencils, ink and photography
  • experimenting with materials such as paint, crayons, clay and found objects and select the most suitable to express something or to represent someone they like
  • using techniques to demonstrate various compositional effects, for example, overlapping or crosshatching

  VCAVAV018 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Foundation Level | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV030

  Select and apply visual conventions, materials, techniques, technologies and processes specific to different art forms when making artworks

  Elaborations

  • practising art making skills using a range of materials and technologies
  • using an enquiry as a basis for their own art making and use of materials and techniques, for example, in sculpture , how does the choice of material enhance the audience’s understanding of the artist’s intention?
  • making informed choices about using elements to express a concept or theme
  • explaining influences of other artists on their own art making

  VCAVAV030 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 5 and 6 | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV014

  Explore different materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • exploring different ways of using visual arts elements, principles, skills, techniques and processes, materials and technologies
  • creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works in structured learning experiences for example using mark-making and collage media, materials and techniques in two- and three-dimensional art works or using materials, such as paste, cloth, wood, ceramics, beads and clay to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional art works
  • mixing colours to make and explore secondary colours
  • exploring textures and shapes through their artworks and designs
  • exploring a range of natural and man-made materials and technologies to visually express their experiences, for example, paint, pencils, sand, photography
  • comparing the qualities and properties of materials such as paint, crayons, clay and found objects and select appropriate applications to represent something or someone they like

  VCAVAV014 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level D | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV042

  Select and manipulate materials, techniques, and technologies and processes in a range of art forms to express ideas, concepts and themes

  Elaborations

  • developing technical proficiency in designed and constructed artworks, using safe and sustainable practices
  • using innovative thinking as to explore the capabilities of digital and virtual technologies to resolve design and planning problems
  • developing skills that can transfer to cross-media domains of visual arts and identify the translation of skills

  VCAVAV042 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 9 and 10 | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV036

  Develop skills in planning and designing art works and documenting artistic practice

  Elaborations

  • reflecting, modifying and evaluating their artwork through consistent critical assessment.
  • discussing how artists gain inspiration and develop individual styles in their artworks, for example, one artist’s influence on the work of another
  • extending technical competence when using selected techniques, for example, registration in printmaking, brush techniques in painting, digital editing, shaping 3D forms
  • researching and investigating art forms to find information about visual arts skills, use of materials, traditional and contemporary styles, display options, and sources for ideas when developing their own artwork

  VCAVAV036 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 7 and 8 | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV026

  Explore visual conventions and use materials, techniques, technologies and processes specific to particular art forms, and to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • selecting and experimenting with forms, styles, materials and technologies to explore symbolism and use of visual conventions by various cultures and times, for example, how colour and pattern are perceived symbolically in different cultures
  • discussing artworks and how they are made for specific communities or cultures, for example, what clues in the artwork tell them where it was made, by whom, and why
  • experimenting with styles of expression from different cultures and times in their artworks, for example, realistic, symbolic, narrative, abstract
  • discussing the materials and techniques used to make artworks and developing artworks based on this investigation, for example, what the artwork is made of, what choice of material is used to enhance the audience’s understanding of the artist’s intention
  • practising a variety of techniques and using various technologies to find different ways of interpreting a theme and/or subject matter, for example, making a simple animation or storybook
  • manipulating and experimenting with combinations of various materials and technologies to create effects, for example, using crosshatching to create tone or design elements to focus attention in a composition

  VCAVAV026 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 3 and 4 | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV010

  Use different materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • exploring different ways of using visual arts equipment, techniques and processes and technologies
  • exploring and using new tools and materials while constructing artwork in structured art experiences, for example using cutters, cardboard while making a sculpture
  • attempting a variety of techniques with basic tools, for example lines, spots, splatter
  • demonstrating emerging skills in the use of basic tools and materials, such as a paint brush, roller, sponge, paint, paper and cardboard to create an art work
  • using technology to make artworks for example a basic software program to create a picture or add colour to a picture template
  • following safety practices when using various materials and utensils, for example scissor safety

  VCAVAV010 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level C | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV002

  Exposure to different materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • experiencing the sensory elements of art materials and technologies
  • using different materials, techniques and technologies with support and reacting to the interaction or result
  • coactively manipulating and exploring the feel of art materials, e.g. clay
  • providing rich sensory experiences that give them opportunities to explore sights, sounds, smells, tastes, textures and to enjoy and appreciate the visual art materials, techniques, processes etc.
  • experiencing the qualities and properties of materials such as paint, crayons, clay and found objects and selecting what they want to explore or applied to their art work

  VCAVAV002 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level A | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV035

  Experiment with materials, techniques, technologies and processes in a range of art forms to express ideas, concepts and themes in artworks

  Elaborations

  • imagining and refining their visual and spatial expressions of the world, combining a variety of materials, techniques and technologies
  • problem-solving with increasing confidence to expand their repertoire of visual arts practices and skills, for example, designing a mural for a local space
  • exploring artists use of materials and techniques to create artworks for public spaces, for example, researching the context of time and place, culture and ideology as an influence on the look and meaning of art in public spaces
  • developing and refining technical skills when designing and making visual arts images and objects, employing safe and sustainable practices
  • annotating their own and others’ art making by keeping a written or digital journal, or portfolio

  VCAVAV035 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 7 and 8 | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV006

  Experience some materials and techniques to make artworks

  Elaborations

  • exploring techniques, technologies materials and processes through supported learning experiences for example use materials such as paper, cardboard, cloth and other natural materials to create a collages or sculptures
  • exploring material through sensory art experiences, for example bubble, shaving cream or soap flake painting
  • using basic tools and different mediums to create art works in supported art experiences
  • learning to use basic tools appropriately to create an art work, for example holding and using basic familiar utensils such as a paint brush, roller or sponge for short period of time or attempting to continue to use utensil after demonstration
  • using different mediums in structured learning experiences such as wet and dry materials, clay, play dough to create art works
  • exploring the techniques that can be used with different materials in structured art experiences for example, rolling, brushing, rolling, overlapping

  VCAVAV006 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level B | Visual Arts Practices

• VCAVAV022

  Experiment with different materials, techniques and processes to make artworks in a range of art forms

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with a range of materials, processes and technologies to visually express their experiences, ideas and emotions
  • comparing the qualities and properties of materials such as paint, crayons, clay and found objects, and select appropriate materials and art forms to express a specific concept or theme
  • using and experimenting with a range of techniques and processes to demonstrate various compositional effects based on their intentions and choice of subject matter
  • identifying and following technical processes and safe practices in relation to specific art processes to make artworks, for example, following the steps for printmaking using a stamping technique, or using construction techniques in sculpture

  VCAVAV022 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Levels 1 and 2 | Visual Arts Practices