Year 9 Art
9AR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
This course is approximately 3 hours per week for 8 weeks. The learning focus is on students developing a range of skills from all areas of the Visual Arts and getting students to start to think critically and creatively with their own ideas.
COURSE CONTENT:
•Drawing SKills - Tone, Perspective, Observational Drawings.
•Colour Study - Mixing, Blending Paints, Layering and range of mark making techniques
•Mixed Media Work based around an Traditional art making process
On completing the course students should be able to:
•Use selected art terms appropriately.
•Follow processes needed when intending to make artworks
•Use a variety of media and techniques.
•Interpret some meaning and context in other peoples’ artwork
Learning Areas:
Detailed Course Outline Pathway 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/StationeryAll equipment for this course is provided by the school. Students will receive an Art Pack at the beginning of the course which will include - Art making equipment, paper, access to printing and other materials required for the course.