This course focuses on making and exploring images in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In this course you will be encouraged to work in a more independent manner in a studio environment, developing and experimenting with a variety of techniques and processes to refine and reflect a personal aesthetic. You will have opportunities to apply decision-making skills to discover the most effective way to communicate ideas by combining art elements, principles and knowledge of materials.

Through the comparative analysis of artworks from a range of cultures, times and locations, you will learn to discuss and describe how artists or artworks communicate and challenge ideas and meaning. The knowledge and understanding of the work of different artists will extend your awareness of style, techniques and how to approach new challenges in artworks.

In this course you will maintain a studio workbook that documents and justifies your selection, refinement and presentation in art creating and making processes. Additional opportunities you will have include working with an artist and/or visits to exhibitions. There will also be an exhibition to showcase student artworks to the community.