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Course Description

This syllabus is divided into two units.

The focus for Unit 3 is inspirations. Students become aware that artists gain inspiration and generate ideas from diverse sources, including what is experienced, learned about, believed in, valued, imagined or invented. The breadth of this focus allows choice of learning contexts that are related to students' interests.

The focus for Unit 4 is investigations. Students explore and develop ideas through the investigation of different artists, art forms, processes and technologies. Students investigate spontaneous and analytical styles of drawing, experimenting with a range of media and techniques. They further develop their knowledge and understanding of visual language and apply this to both art making and art interpretation.

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
• LandscapeDesign
• Interior design
• Art teacher
• Photographer