St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)

Year 10 Art

10AR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry


This course is a full year Visual Arts course that will focus on a range of different art making disciplines. Each student will complete a variety of Units that consist of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography and Digital media. This course is a great way to explore your creative talents and prepare you for Level 1 Art.

Objectives:
On completing this course students should be able to:
•Investigate and identify a range of new art terminology.
•Explore and use art-making conventions.
•Develop their ideas effectively through to a final artwork.
•Think creatively and come up with good out of the box ideas.

Core Skills:
Students who take Art will develop skills in a range of different areas:
•Drawing and Painting techniques.
•Creative thinking.
•Printmaking and Stencilling techniques.
•Photography and Digital Media.
•Problem Solving and Collaborative learning.


Learning Areas:

Arts


Assessment Information

Students will complete a range of assessments throughout the year that will prepare students for level 1 Art.

Pathway

Level 1 Art

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Holiday Park Manager, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Product Assembler, Paramedic



			
					
					Equipment/Stationery
										

All equipment for this course is provided by the school. Students will get full access to the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator etc) which can be used at school or at home on BYOD devices (Chromebooks will be limited). Students will receive an Art Pack at the beginning of the year which will include - Art making equipment, paper, access to printing and other materials required for the year.