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• Visual Arts: Level C description

  In Level C, students explore visual arts. They explore and learn about how to make visual representations of their ideas, experiences, observations and imagination.

  Students become aware of how artists, craftspeople and designers present their ideas. They learn how their ideas can be developed....

  Level description | The Arts | Visual Arts

• Visual Arts: Level D description

  In Level D, students explore visual arts. They learn about how to make visual representations of their ideas, experiences, observations and imagination.

  Students become aware of how and begin to explore why artists, craftspeople and designers present their ideas through different visual representations...

  Level description | The Arts | Visual Arts

• The Arts | Visual Arts: Learning in Visual Arts

  Learning in Visual Arts involves students making and responding to artworks, drawing on the world as a source of ideas. Students engage with and develop knowledge of visual arts, skills, techniques and processes, and use materials as they explore a range of forms, styles and contexts.

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  Overview material | Visual Arts

• VCAVAP003

  Experience the display of artworks

  Elaborations

  • creating visual art works and using art materials such as paint and paper, using any part of the body
  • reacting when their art is presented
  • exposed to various artworks related to a theme, technique or with similar characteristics, for example figures/shapes
  • indicating a choice about what and where their artwork is displayed through facial expression, body movement, sound or image

  VCAVAP003 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level A | Present and Perform

• VCAVAP011

  Create artworks to communicate ideas or observation

  Elaborations

  • making and sharing visual art works that show emerging art knowledge and ability to create art works that communicate ideas, concepts, observations, feelings and/or experiences
  • communicating about aspects of their own art works such as pointing to and or naming some of the basic features of their own art work to others
  • exploring what figures/shapes they can see in artwork and the idea or meaning of the work in class discussions
  • making a decision about when their artwork is finished and how to display their artwork

  VCAVAP011 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level C | Present and Perform

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• VCAVAE013

  Explore ideas, experiences and observations to create visual artworks

  Elaborations

  • experiencing a variety of learning experiences that encourage them to express and communicate experiences, observations, ideas and feelings about themselves and their world
  • creating arts works that have a social purpose, e.g. Easter egg, birthday card
  • using a variety of basic tools and materials safely to create visual art works including constructions and sculptures
  • participating in teacher directed class discussions which enable students to learn, discuss and express opinions about the available ways to create and make art works
  • using colour and/ or shape to communicate moods or feelings in their artworks
  • practicing drawing images and making objects related to self and personal environments in different forms, for example, painting, sculpture, photography
  • using visual conventions in their artworks after exploring different art, craft and design styles and techniques from other cultures and times, for example, Expressionism, Fauvism, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Asia

  VCAVAE013 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level D | Explore and Express Ideas

• 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

• VCAVAE009

  Explore experiences and observations to create visual artworks

  Elaborations

  • creating an art pieces in response to an observations, an experience, that communicate ideas, observations, experience, concepts, and/ or feelings
  • guided through a variety of learning experiences that encourage them to express and communicate experiences, observations, ideas and feelings about themselves and their world through their artwork, for example communicating feelings to others through their art work
  • using some basic tools appropriately and following basic safety rules
  • using materials with beginning skill to decorate and create art works for social occasions
  • using a variety of materials, textures, colours and shapes in structured art experiences for example paper, cardboard, cloth and other natural materials to create collage
  • drawing images and making objects related to self, others and personal environments in different forms, for example, painting, drawing, sculpture
  • using visual conventions in their artworks in structured learning experience after learning different art, craft and design styles from other cultures and times, for example, Expressionism, Fauvism, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Asia

  VCAVAE009 | The Arts | Visual Arts | Level C | Explore and Express Ideas