Scotch College

ART

Studio Art [Semester Unit]

Rationale

Studio Arts provides the framework for the establishment of effective art practices through an understanding and application of the process of design. Students are introduced to a range of forms of studio production. They learn to generate, explore and communicate their ideas through specific studio forms and develop specialised skills in a range of media and techniques.

Student Outcomes

• Encourage lateral thinking and communication skills
• Stimulate the student’s creative skills and develop confidence in design
• Expose the student to a wide variety of media and techniques, relating the experience to the current technology used in society
• Develop the ability to be discerning and have constructive views in regard to the design of artworks, architecture, domestic products, advertising and fashion

Course Content

Practical work will include experiences designed to introduce students to design and fabrication skills as applied to media such as, jewellery, sculpture, industrial design, graphics, digital imaging, photography, painting and drawing.

The theoretical aspect deals with the evolution of specific media and techniques and the current trends in industry as related to professional practice. This theoretical component will be viewed through the appraisal of past and contemporary artwork

ICT Skills

Fine Art theory will be related to the particular activity being undertaken. Students will be required to use the Internet to research artists and art movements, presenting their work as a Microsoft Word and/or PowerPoint Display.

Assessment

• Finished Art Work/Folio
• Design and Development Journal
• ICT Application/Research Assignment
• Examination