Year 7 Visual Arts

As we approach the end of Term 2, we celebrate the remarkable dedication and creativity of our Year 7 students in their exploration of Mulga inspired artworks. Throughout the term, our budding artists have immersed themselves in the vibrant colours and intricate patterns of Australian flora and fauna, channelling their inspiration into various artworks using a variety of mediums.

Year 8 Visual Arts

Year 8 students have demonstrated artistic growth  through their “Mombassa Minis” ceramic artworks. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant and dynamic style of Australian artist Mombassa, students created a small dish or vessel, using symbolism from Mombassa’s artworks in order to demonstrate their ceramic construction skills and techniques in underglazing and glazing to bring their miniature creations to life. Students enjoyed the hands-on approach in this unit of study and were challenged by working with a new medium, interpreting 2D artworks and expressing this in 3D form. 

Year 9 Visual Arts

Year 9 students are learning about popular culture and tasked with creating a Body of Work for Assessment Task 2. Exploring a diverse array of mediums including digital art, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and more, our students have embarked on a journey of interpretation and expression. This unit of study allows students to consider how Pop Artists communicated their world to audiences through subject matter and their chosen mediums. Take a look at the photographs below for their work so far. We look forward to sharing their completed artworks when we return in Term 3.

Year 11 Visual Arts

Year 11 students recently completed their artworks for the Unit 'Art as Social Commentary'. Through this engaging unit of study students learnt about contemporary Chinese artists Xu Bing and Ai Wei Wei. Students then tackled a diverse range of concepts and utilised various mediums to express their perspectives on societal issues. From thought-provoking Collection of Works addressing environmental concerns to traditional drawings exploring identity, each artwork serves as a poignant commentary on the world around us. As the class transition unit of study, students will focus on refining their technical skills through a Mini Body of Work, further developing their abilities as artists. We look forward to witnessing their continued growth and artistic exploration in the coming term.

Mrs Claudia Harris

Leader of Learning Visual Arts