Area of Study 01 - Outline

Researching and Recording Ideas

In this area of study students focus on researching and recording art ideas that are documented in a selected form. They begin to develop an understanding of
studio practice (VCAA, 2016). Students use themselves including their inner and outer worlds, as a starting point to develop ideas for artworks they could produce.
They identify sources inspiration through looking at their inner and outer worlds and participating in different idea generation activities. This will be used as a
starting point for students exploring materials and techniques (VCAA, 2016) Their exploratory and developmental work is progressively documented in a visual
diary, which identifies and organises written and visual materialsStudents research sources of inspiration as starting points, including the exploration of ideas, art
forms, materials, techniques, aesthetic qualities and subject matter. Through a range of explorations, they begin to understand and develop their visual language.
Students progress their studio practice through reflection and the development of their visual language, documented in a visual diary (VCAA, 2016).
Outcome 1: On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify sources of inspiration and artistic influences and outline individual ideas, art forms and
aesthetic qualities, and translate these into visual languages. To achieve this outcome, the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of
Study 1

Key Knowledge & Key Skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Key knowledge

diverse sources of inspiration

and artistic influences used to
generate ideas
the characteristics of the studio
process and methods of
identifying, organising and
progressively recording written
and visual reference material

the characteristics and nature of

art forms, materials and
techniques

a range of methods for using art

elements and art principles to

Complete written and visual activities that help

students to start generating ideas about themes or
concepts they could use to create artwork
They first focus on their inner and outer worlds to
generate ideas on what artwork they might like to
produce and what theme they will focus on
Introduction to annotations and how to keep a visual
diary/folio
Through theory lessons students will be taught/recap the elements and principles of art
Students will explore artists that inspire them and
also will visit a gallery to experience art first hand.
After students have explored a range artists and
ideas they will write their own mini proposal. This will
state what ideas they will explore, how they might
express these ideas (through which materials and
techniques) and what artists have inspired or
influenced their exploration of this theme.
Students will also explore artists pre and post 1990s

Resources

Activity 1 & 2 worksheets

Examples of different types of

brainstorms and mind maps students
could complete and why they are
beneficial

Worksheet on critiquing annotations and

what is considered a good annotation

Elements and Principles definitions

Activity 3- Research handout

Hopefully will receive some gallery
resources

create aesthetic qualities

the use of subject matter to

express individual ideas and
concepts.

and from different cultural backgrounds. This will be

achieved through class activities and art analysis
activities. A focus will be on how these artists use
materials, techniques and processes and the
elements and principles of art.

Examples of how to write a proposal will

need to be provided and students will
have to be shown examples of student
proposals

PowerPoint presentations introducing

each artist and students will complete a
range of small activities that will help
them when analysing artwork

Key skills

generate ideas and identify

sources of inspiration and artistic
influences

progressively record the research

and development of individual
ideas in a visual diary

use a variety of research methods

to translate ideas, observations
and experiences into a visual
language select, create, organise
and use visual reference material

explore a range of art elements,

art principles and aesthetic
qualities in the studio process

research subject matter

appropriate to individual ideas
in a visual diary

discuss the characteristics of a

range of art forms, including
how materials, techniques and
processes will be used in studio
practice.

(VCAA, 2016)

AREA OF STUDY 02 - OUTLINE

Studio practice
In this area of study students learn about studio practice and focus on the use of materials and techniques in the production of at least one artwork.
Students explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop skills and learn to safely manipulate particular characteristics and properties of materials. They
investigate the way various visual effects and aesthetic qualities can be created in artworks. Students further develop their understanding of visual language. They
explore subject matter to convey individual ideas through the use of materials and techniques in a range of art forms. To consolidate the knowledge gained,
students undertake a process of reflection and evaluation in written and visual form that is progressively recorded in a visual diary (VCAA, 2016)
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to produce three different artworks that focus on a specific material and technique and also produce at least
one finished artwork (VCAA, 2016). The students progressively record the development of their studio practice, conveying individual ideas through the exploration
of materials and techniques in the selected art form/s. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2
(VCAA, 2016)

Key Knowledge & Skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Key knowledge

the characteristics and

properties of a variety of
materials and techniques in a
selection of art form/s

a range of art elements and art

principles to create aesthetic
qualities in a selection of art
form/s

the materials and techniques

used to produce a range of

Students participate in three

workshops where they explore
photography, 2D materials and
sculpture/installation/performanc
e art. In these workshops
students will learn skills and
techniques needed to produce art
using these materials. They will
also focus on the different
elements and principles of art
that can be achieved using these
materials. After each workshop
students will produce an artwork
using that material.
After students have explored

Resources

Photography equipment, computer/editing software, a range

of everyday items/school items for students to use for their
1 minute sculptures

2D materials (coloured pencils, grey lead pencil, charcoal,

acrylic paint, oil pastel, Chalk pastel, Fine Liner pen and
Watercolour paint), thick paper A4/A3

Sculpture: Provide students with some supplies like ice,

chalk, water, sand, bubble bath and balloon. But encourage
students to think outside the box and with other materials.

Annotation sheet outlining what students should be stating

in their annotations and what questions they could ask
themselves to reflect and evaluate their artwork produced in

these materials they create their

own artwork based on a theme of
their choice (the previous
activities from area of study 1
should help them in this process
of choosing a theme).

effects

the use of inspiration as a

source to explore individual
ideas and develop subject
matter

the materials and techniques

used to express individual ideas

the methods for recording and

evaluating studio processes

the production and evaluation of

artwork/s.

Firstly, students have to use one

of the materials they have
focused on the workshops (for
the 2D mixed media task they
can choose one of the mediums
they worked with) and produce
an artwork based around their
intended theme. After this
exploration they can choose to
explore and develop artwork in
whatever material they chose.

During this process students

annotate and document their idea
development and make reference
to art elements and principles.
They also link back to any artist
influences and have to reflect
and evaluate their artwork after it
has been completed.

Key skills

investigate, and experiment with,

materials and techniques
appropriate to art making in a
range of art forms

explore the aesthetic qualities of

materials and techniques to
convey individual ideas

explore materials and

techniques and investigate a
range of art elements and art
principles to produce a range of
effects

develop individual subject matter

from sources of inspiration,
observations, experiences and
artistic influences

these workshops

progressively evaluate and

record in a visual diary the
exploration and development of
subject matter, art elements, art
principles and use of materials
and techniques to present
aesthetic qualities

produce and evaluate at least

one finished artwork.

(VCAA, 2016)

AREA OF STUDY 03 - OUTLINE

Interpreting art ideas and use of materials and techniques
In this area of study students focus on the way artists from different times and cultures have interpreted ideas and sources of inspiration and used materials and
techniques in the production of artworks. The work of artists from different times and cultures is studied to gain a broader understanding of how artworks are
conceived, produced and exhibited. Students discuss the way artists have used materials and techniques, and interpreted ideas and sources of inspiration in
producing artworks. Students research a range of resources to support the identification and discussion of materials and techniques appropriate to artists work.
Through the analysis of art elements and art principles, students become familiar with the terminology used to interpret artworks. Students are encouraged to use
visual material when presenting their approach (VCAA, 2016).
Outcome 3
On completion of this unit the student should be able to discuss the artistic practice of artists from different times and cultures, their sources of inspiration, materials
and techniques for at least two artworks by each artist. To achieve this outcome, the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.

Key Knowledge and skills

Key knowledge

sources of inspiration for artists

ideas and production of
artworks

Teaching and Learning Experiences

Throughout this unit students
complete a theory focused lesson
once every fortnight. In this lesson
students are given examples of artists
who use different materials and
techniques to convey the theme of
time/ephemera.

Resources

Ermin Wurm

Artist Website:
Wurm, E. (2016). Ermin Wurm. Retrieved from
http://www.erwinwurm.at/artworks.html

ways in which artists from

different times and cultures
have interpreted ideas and
sources of inspiration
ways in which artists have used
art elements, art principles and
created aesthetic qualities

the types of materials and

techniques used in making
artworks in particular art forms

ways in which artists from

different times and cultures
have used materials and
techniques

relevant resources and

methods of research

appropriate terminology for

discussing artworks.

Key skills

use a range of resources to

research how at least two
artists have interpreted ideas
and sources of inspiration and
used materials and techniques
in at least two artworks by each
artist
discuss how the use of art
elements and art principles
create aesthetic qualities in

Pre 1990s students analyse the

work of Ermin Wurm in relation to
photography and sculpture
Post 1990s students analyse the
work of Rebecca Baumann
Post 1990s David Jolley
Pre/Post 1990s Yayoi Kusama

Article about Ermin Wurms 1 minute sculptures:

Thirlwall, K. (2002, June 13). Photo opportunities. The Guardian.
Retrieved from
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2002/jun/12/culturaltrips

Students also complete their own

research project where they explore 3
artists who inspire them. In this project
they need to have one artist pre
1990s and one from a different
culture. They also need to make sure
they are using a range of resources
and not just the internet.

Video on whole practice:

Students will also complete an

extended essay or a PowerPoint
presentation (option to have voice
over) that will be about 500 words in
length. In this task students will
compare and contrast how two artists
from different cultures and times use
materials and techniques to convey
meaning or ideas. Students compare
and contrast two artworks from each
artist.

Video of Rebecca Baumann talking about her work and also

other education resources including lesson ideas and essay
topics:

Students will have the chance to

have a draft of their essay looked
over by the teacher before the final
submission

Students will have to include

images of the artwork they are
critiquing.

DW (English). (2010, April 1). Erwin Wurm Exhibition in Bonneuromaxx [Video File]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVwDB83E-ZE

Rebecca Bauman

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. (2015). Learning

Resource- Rebecca Baumann. Retrieved from
https://www.mca.com.au/learn/learning-resources/baumann/

Artist Website:
Baumann, R. (2016). Rebecca Baumann. Retrieved from
http://rebeccabaumann.com

David Jolley

Resources:
National Gallery of Victoria. (2016). David Jolley. Retrieved from
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/artist/11555/

artworks

discuss the ways in which

artists from different times and
cultures have interpreted ideas
and sources of inspiration for
the production of artworks
identify and discuss the ways in
which artists have used various
materials and techniques in
making artworks in particular art
forms
use appropriate terminology in
discussion of artwork.

(VCAA, 2016)

Artist Profile:
Sutton Gallery. (2016). David Jolley. Retrieved from
http://www.suttongallery.com.au/artists/artistprofile.php?id=26

Education Kit:
Australian Centre for Contemporary Arts. (2016). Painting, More
Painting- Education Kit. Retrieved from
https://www.accaonline.org.au/sites/default/files/PMP_EduKit.pdf

Yayoi Kusama

Education Kit:
Queensland Art Gallery. (2011). Yayoi Kusama: Look Now, See
Forever- Interactive Education Resource. Retrieved from
http://interactive.qag.qld.gov.au/looknowseeforever/works/list-ofworks/
Artist Website:
Kusama, Y. (2016). Yayoi Kusama. Retrieved from
http://www.yayoi-kusama.jp/e/biography/index.html