SAC Art

Year 7 - Oil Pastel Animals 

Artists in year 7 have been investigating the features and characteristics of a chosen animal, either from the Daintree Rainforest or the Great Barrier Reef. Exploring textures and colours of their animal in detail, specifically testing the oil pastel limitations and possibilities to successfully imitate the intricacies of their animals. Students were introduced to a range of oil pastel skills which they could possibly implement in their own artworks, some of which include; Scumbling, Burnishing, Colour blocking and Sgraffito. Students have successfully completed this A3 size oil pastel artwork. 

Year 8 - Mombassa artworks 

Students have been brainstorming issues concerning Australia and/or Australian stereotypes, gathering imagery and researching information to formulate layers of meaning throughout their works. After practising the art of mixing paints and learning the colour theory, students began to draw up and paint their masterpieces which were heavily inspired by artist Reg Mombassa - imitating style/technique as well as the incorporation of text/satire. 

Year 9 - Poetic Landscapes Ceramic vessels 

Students have recently completed their Ceramic Vessels constructed alongside the guidance of art teachers and professional ceramicists. Creating forms inspired by patterns in nature, students were able to explore various construction methods depending on their own unique designs, these includes; Coil, Pinchpot and Slab. Students also had the opportunity to create their own stamps made from scratch, of which were then used on their pieces to create further surface texture/treatment; other methods of surface treatment include both subtractive and additive methods. Once bisque fired, students were then able to apply underglaze onto their creations to add colour and Glaze to add a glossy finish. 

CAPA Showcase 7-10

As the year comes to an end, we take this opportunity to showcase all the wonderful talent we have at St Andrews College in a vast range of forms and individuality in creations. Last Monday, students visited the art rooms to enjoy, admire and celebrate these works across grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 as well as the extracurricular opportunities we offer here at St Andrews, including ‘Seize the Clay’ and ‘the Art Club’. It is wonderful to see the talents of our students on display and we look forward to seeing our artists next year in our elective classes and beyond. 

Mrs Shandel Kemal

Visual Arts Teacher