1 Let’s Make Art (1LMA1)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Ferguson
Learners will explore the Visual Arts by producing a body of artworks presented in a portfolio of working drawings and finished artworks in the context of painting, sculpture and printmaking. A finished piece from this body of work will also be for sale at the end of year exhibition. Learners will find out more about fine art, what it is, what it can be and how to get it out to the world.
Learners need to choose between Let’s Make Art or Photo Design and cannot take both courses.
Course Overview
Term 1
Learners will develop their skills in recording information with wet and dry media and make a start on developing works into more than 1 field of practice.
Term 2
Learners will develop their work into more than one field of practice.
Term 3
Learners will research artists and their artworks and head towards producing a finished artwork for an exhibition.
Term 4
Learners will produce a finished artwork for exhibition
Recommended Prior Learning
Learning within junior painting & drawing/photo design of the Visual Arts would be an advantage. Consultation with Learning area leader would be required if the above courses haven't been undertaken.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Voluntary Course Contribution
● Course Fee $20.00 for in class materials and resources.
● Possible Field Trip opportunity to deepen and reinforce learning at an approximate cost of between $15 to $35 covering travel expenses and entry fee. * to be confirmed during the course depending on available exhibitions and events and added to statements as they occur.
Optional Items - Recommended for home purchase and use
● Dedicated learner laptop (Chrome book suitable) with learners own headset recommended.
Course-related Art Kits are able to be purchased from National Art Supplies at a cost of $23.87 using the following link. (National Art Supplies Link) Items may need to be replenished throughout the year depending on learner use.
While the same items can be purchased separately from other art suppliers, we believe the quality of the items and the fact that the pack is individually labelled, delivered to school and ready for the start of the school year provides excellent value for money and convenience.
The Art kit for this course includes
● A3 ECO Sketch Pad Portrait
● A3 Heavy Duty Wallet
● Pencil
● Eraser
● Black Gel Pen
● Round Nylon Brush #8
● Flat Nylon Brush #1/4
● Flat Nylon Brush #1/2
● Flat Bristle #6
● Mesh Pencil Case
To keep costs low, we recommend only buying the items of stationery you do not have. Your child is welcome to bring items from home, perhaps purchased in previous years and repurposed to save money. This could include erasers, headphones, scientific calculators and padlocks for the lockers if they already have one.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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