SAC Art

Year 7 

7VISA-J have finished off their first unit ‘Ways of Seeing’ for Visual Arts. We ended off the term with creating large scale food products that represent current popular culture. Students worked incredibly hard and well in their assigned groups, paving way for new friendships and connections. Over the next week, students will begin their large scale oil pastel drawings as part of their artmaking for their new unit, ‘Where the Land meets the Sea’.

Year 8

Over the past week, Year 8 classes 8VISA-B and 8VISA-F have embarked on an exciting journey into the world of Cubism! This revolutionary art movement is defined by its unique approach to fragmentation and distortion, offering a fresh perspective on how we view art. Each student has been tasked to design a captivating 2D artwork inspired by Picasso’s iconic guitar series. With a wide range of materials to choose from, they will have the opportunity to develop, enhance, and push the boundaries of their artistic skills. Get ready to see some incredible Cubist masterpieces come to life!

Year 9

Our Year 9 students have recently completed their exciting portraiture unit, showcasing their creativity through acrylic paintings of individuals who hold significance in their lives. Both Mrs. Kemal and I were truly amazed by the remarkable talent displayed by our students. Witnessing the evolution of their portraits from initial sketches to stunning final pieces was a joy! Throughout this unit, students not only honed their artistic skills but also developed essential life skills such as time management, problem-solving, critical thinking, seeking feedback, and organization. These abilities are vital as they navigate the real world. 

This past week, the talented students of 9VISA-1 dove into the colourful world of pop culture by embarking on their Richard Hamilton-inspired appropriation collages! As part of their new unit, ‘Pop Culture’, they had the opportunity to explore a variety of magazines generously donated by the St Andrews community.

With scissors, glue, and imagination in hand, students began crafting collages that capture the essence of today’s pop culture. For many, this was their very first experience flipping through a magazine, making the project even more exciting. 

Year 10

Year 10 have successfully completed their first unit of the year, titled Suburbia! I would personally like to express my gratitude to my class 10VISA-2 who have showcased a consistent and admirable commitment to their classwork and recent assessment task ‘Suburbia Collection of Work’ as their hard work is clearly reflected in their fantastic submissions. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to see all of our Year 10 students' incredible Collection of Work at the upcoming CAPA Showcase Evening in Week 6. We can't wait to celebrate their achievements with you! Check out the photos below to catch a glimpse of some of our students in action and finished Collection of Work.

Over the past week, Year 10 have begun their new unit, Fine Diner. Throughout this unit, students will be exploring the ways in which dining is explored by artists and creating their own fine dining ceramic collection of vessels. We look forward to seeing their creations in the upcoming weeks; these will be showcased at our end of year exhibition.

Art Club

Our Term 2 Art Club students have been diving into a variety of art mediums, enhancing their skills and pushing their creative boundaries! Drawing and ceramics have emerged as the favourite art forms among our enthusiastic students. Over the past three weeks, some Year 7 students have crafted delightful miniature clay creations, marking a special milestone for many as it was their very first experience working with clay! There's always a first time for everything, and it has been thrilling to witness their creativity in action. On the other hand, Year 9 students were given a tutorial for lino printing which involved using lino cutters to carve into a lino surface. Whilst this medium proved challenging and daunting at first, students were able to grasp the importance of safety using new equipment.

Miss Leezah Rivera

Visual Arts & HSIE Teacher