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Course Description
This syllabus is divided into two units.
The focus for Unit 1 is differences. Students may, for example, consider differences arising from cultural diversity, place, gender, class and historical period. Differences relating to art forms, media and conventions may also provide a stimulus for exploration and expression.

The focus for Unit 2 is identities. In working with this focus, students explore concepts or issues related to personal, social, cultural or gender identity. They become aware that self-expression distinguishes individuals as well as cultures. Students use a variety of stimulus materials and use a range of investigative approaches as starting points to create artwork. They develop a personal approach to the development of ideas and concepts, making informed choices about the materials, skills, techniques and processes used to resolve and present their artwork. Art students learn about visual language, how it works and how to use it effectively. In an increasing digital world an understanding of how to read visual imagery is becoming an important life skill.

Careers/Further Study
WACE Visual Art aims to develop in students the ability to be visually literate and creative. Occupations that require a high level of visual literacy and creativity include:

• Artist – Fine (Ceramist, Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor)
• Artist – Commercial
• Graphic designer
• Illustrator
• Advertising
• Architect
• Fashion Designer
• Textile design
• Theatrical Costume Designer
• Jewellery Design
• Industrial design
• Landscape Design
• Interior design
• Art teacher
• Photographer

Retrieved from: School Curriculum and Standards Authority. 29 June 2023.