Visual Arts

Course summary

The visual arts are an integral part of everyday life, permeating all levels of human creativity, expression, communication and understanding. They range from traditional art forms to the varied and divergent practices associated with emerging and contemporary forms of visual language. They can be persuasive and subversive in some instances, enlightening and uplifting in others. We celebrate the visual arts not only in the way we create images and objects, but also in the way we appreciate, enjoy, respect and respond to the practices of art-making by others from around the world. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to experiment with a range of materials and techniques, developing analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. Students direct their own thematic investigations which support and inform the studio work and reflect the student’s creative thinking and their visual inquiry.