St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Year 9 - Art
Course Description
Students will develop skills and practical knowledge in a range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums. They will investigate the purpose of objects and images, both past and present, exploring how meaning and ideas are communicated by artists. This course will introduce new processes and procedures, and grow art skills and prior knowledge, in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, design and photography.
Generation, development, and refinement of ideas will be encouraged from each student’s personal cultural context. This will include taking risks, and seeking options, understanding there is more than one creative solution. Students will be encouraged to explore multiple perspectives to see, interpret and communicate ideas, relating to their experiences in the world.
Students will grow their appreciation for the joy of creativity and value their own and others’ artworks. This course will inspire, challenge, and encourage students to move outside of their comfort zone to collaborate, communicate, create, and achieve personal growth in both visual art and a wider learning context.
This is a half-year course and takes up 1 option line.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course Specific Costs
$40 - course fee for art materials supplied to students as required for assignments.
$40-$60 Consumables. A3 clearfile required. All other consumables are optional as selected by student.
Pathway
Career pathways in the realm of visual art continue to grow. This course provides a direct pathway into tertiary art and design courses with career opportunities for artists and designers through galleries, the design and advertising industry, fashion industry, journalism, filmmaking, animation, website design, television and social media.
With the growth in websites, international connectivity and artist self-marketing, a multitude of individuals are able to make their living in creative ways that were previously rarely possible.
In a wider context, all art subjects enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis, and critical thinking skills. The ability to work collaboratively, and demonstrate creativity, connectivity and communication are highly desired transferable skills enhancing many chosen careers.
This also contributes to an inquisitive individual, whose pathway through tertiary education is enhanced beyond the specifics of their study, by being aware of the part creativity can play in making a contribution to their community and the wider global community.
Assessment Information
Based on projects completed throughout the course.Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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