VCE Studio Arts 2010–2014

Implementation Workshops

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VCE Studio Arts implementation

VCE Studio Arts Units 1–4

(2010–2014)

Implementation Workshops 2009

Studio Arts study design

Teachers should thoroughly familiarise themselves with the Study Design including:

• Introduction (p7)

• Structure (p8)

• Units 1-4 (p12–30)

• Assessment and Reporting (p10)

• Advice to Teachers (p31–52)

Goals for the workshop

• Introduce the reaccredited VCE Studio Arts Study Design(2010–2014)

• Highlight the differences between the reaccredited study design and the current study design

• Review gallery resources

• Preview draft assessment criteria for School Assessed Tasks

• Provide time for discussion and questions

VCE Studio Arts study design (2010–2014)

Rationale of the study• Stronger focus on the student as art maker• A guided process to art making is retained• Stronger focus on individual exploration• Stronger links between practice and theory• More emphasis on the importance of experiencing

artworks in exhibitions• Stronger focus on diversity in practice and presentation

within the art industry through exhibitions

Advice to teachers section of study design

Provides teachers with advice that can be used in developing and delivering the units that make up the course.It includes advice on:

• Developing a course• Explanation of specific terms used throughout the study

design• Learning activitiesSuitable resources are available on the VCAA study page

including an active link to Art Almanac which provides lists of current exhibitions throughout all states and territories

Advice to teachers section of study design

Provides advice on

• Theoretical components of study

• Visual Language

• Exploration Proposal

• Design Process

• Art industry contexts – gallery visits

• Student use of resource material

Structure of the study

The study is made up of four units;

Unit 1 – Artistic inspiration and techniques

Unit 2 – Design exploration and concepts

Unit 3 – Studio production and professional art practices

Unit 4 – Studio production and art industry contexts

Structure of the study

Key knowledge Key Skills

Provides content Provides applicationFor example:• generate ideas• select, create, organise• investigate• evaluate • analyse

Unit 1 – Artistic inspiration and techniques

Area of Study 1 – Developing art ideas

Outcome 1

Source inspiration, identify individual ideas and use a variety of methods to translate these into visual language

• Emphasis is placed on the development of individual ideas

• Visual language refers to the ability to communicate visually (pg 32 of the study design)

Unit 1 – Artistic inspiration and techniques

Area of Study 2 – Materials and techniques

Outcome 2

Explore and use a variety of materials and techniques to support and record the development of individual ideas to produce artworks.

• Developing their own ideas increases student engagement

Unit 1 – Artistic interpretation and techniques

Area of Study 3 – Interpretation of ideas and use of materials and techniques

Outcome 3

Discuss how artists from different times and cultures have interpreted sources of inspiration and used materials and techniques in the production of artworks.

• Cultures – a particular society at a particular time and place (replaces locations)

eg. Latin America – 1920s (historical)

American Hip Hop, Rap & Graffiti (contemporary, popular)

Unit 2 – Design exploration and concepts

Area of Study 1 – Design exploration

Outcome 1

Develop an individual design process, including visual research and inquiry, in order to produce a variety of design explorations to create a number of artworks.

• Emphasis is placed on individual processes in creating artworks

Unit 2 – Design exploration and concepts

Area of Study 2 – Ideas and styles in artworks

Outcome 2

Analyse and discuss the ways in which artists from different times and cultures have created aesthetic qualities in artworks, communicated ideas and developed styles.

• New focus on cultures. Students study aesthetic qualities of the artist from different cultures rather than locations

Unit 3 – Studio production and professional art practices

Area of Study 1 – Exploration proposal

Outcome 1

Prepare an exploration proposal that formulates the content and parameters of an individual design process, and that includes a plan of how the proposal will be undertaken.

• Exploration proposal defines the parameters and focus of the task

• Individual exploration of ideas and process is emphasised

Unit 3 – Studio production and professional art practices

Area of Study 2 – Design process Outcome 2 Present an individual design process that produces a range of potential directions, which reflects the concepts and ideas documented in the exploration proposal.

• A range of potential directions are developed from the exploration proposal.

• Potential directions are developed throughout the design process, to the point that they resolve to some degree an idea, concept, technique on which a future artwork may be based

Unit 3 – Studio production and professional art practices

Area of Study 3 – Professional art practices and styles

Outcome 3

Discuss art practices in relation to particular artworks of at least two artists and analyse ways in which artists develop their styles.

Students must:

• Study artworks of at least two artists

• Refer to different cultures and times

• Includes the study of the work of other artists in the making of new artworks

This unit extends work commenced in unit 2 but with more comprehensive analysis of the development of styles

Unit 4 – Studio production and art industry contexts

Outcome 1 is replaced with the presentation of a cohesive folio of artworks

Outcome 2 is replaced with an Area of study entitled Focus, reflection and evaluation

Unit 4 – Studio production and art industry contexts

Area of Study 1 – Folio of ArtworksOutcome 1Present a cohesive folio of finished artworks, based on selected potential directions developed through the design process, that demonstrates skilful application of materials and techniques and that realises and communicates the student’s ideas.

• Prior to commencement selected potential directions must be identified upon which artworks will be based

• Folio – a minimum of 2 finished artworks

Unit 4 – Studio production and art industry contexts

Area of Study 2 – Focus, reflection and evaluationOutcome 2 Provide visual and written documentation that identifies the folio focus and evaluates the extent to which the finished artworks reflect the selected potential directions, and effectively demonstrate a cohesive relationship between the works.

• Upon completion the student evaluates their cohesive folio and process

• Teachers provide time for students to reflect upon and evaluate their work

Unit 4 – Studio production and art industry contexts

Area of study 3 – Art industry contextsOutcome 3Examine and explain the preparation and presentation of artworks in at least two different exhibition spaces, and discuss the various roles, processes and methods involved in the exhibition of artworks.

• No longer required to address current art industry issue(s)

• Replaced with a comprehensive study of exhibitions. • Current exhibition visits must be undertaken (see pg 32

study design for further information)

Unit 4 – Studio production and art industry contexts

Area of Study 3 – Art industry contexts

Key Knowledge and Key Skills emphasise• Role of galleries and art spaces • Characteristics of exhibition space• Curatorial, exhibition design• Considerations – preparation and presentation of

artworks for exhibition• Methods and considerations regarding conservation and

preservation• Processes – production, storage, presentation,

promotion and marketing

Unit 4 - Studio production and art industry contexts

Area of Study 3 – Art industry contexts

• Exhibitions visits – undertaken in current year of study

• VCAA study page provides list of resources including a link to Art Almanac – a guide to current exhibitions - www.art-almanac.com.au

Questions

Studio Arts assessment – Units 3 and 4

School-assessed task 1

School-assessed task 2

Outcome assessed in November exam

Study score total

Unit 3 Outcome 1

Outcome 2

Outcome 3

Unit 4 Outcome 1

Outcome 2

Outcome 3

% of study score

33% 33% 34% 100%

Assessment criteria Unit 3 SAT 1 & Unit 4 SAT 2

School assessed Task discussion:

1. What questions might you ask when assessing work using this criteria?

2. What concerns might you have determining the achieved level of performance?

A sample approach for SAT 1 criterion 1 : assessment of exploration proposal and plan

• How has the student presented their individual exploration proposal and plan?

• How has the student explained focus, subject matter and ideas?

• How has the student identified motivation and sources of inspiration?

• Are conceptual possibilities relevant to subject matter?

• How has the student referred to artform/s, materials, techniques and aesthetics?

• Is the written and visual material presented relevant to the proposal?

A sample approach for SAT 2 criterion 1: assessment of use of potential directions

• How have the potential directions been communicated? Is there adequate visual and written documentation? Is there evidence of further refinement?

• Has appropriate art language and terminology been used?

• How has the student explained the contribution of potential directions in the development and refinement of the finished artworks, including references to ideas, techniques and aesthetics?

• Are the selected potential directions appropriate to the selected artforms of the finished artworks?

Assessment Advice

Published annually in the VCAA Bulletin SAT supplement publication each February

School-assessed task reviewVISIT 1 - JulySAT 1 Feedback available August

VISIT 2 - OctoberSAT 2 Feedback available December

Bulletin online

• The VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET is now online. A free subscription is available at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

• Follow the prompts to the subscription page and enter your details

• Ensure your email address is entered correctly

Professional development for teachers

SAT information days held at VCAA assessment centre – Coburg Term 1 held annually, notification of dates published in the VCAA Bulletin and Memorandum to schools and online at the relevant study pages http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/art/artindex.html and http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/studioarts/studioindex.html

• Review folio work • Unpack Assessment criteria and apply to student folios

To register contact Susan Meadows meadows.susan.s@edumail.vic.gov.auPh: (03) 9225 2214

Application to be a reviewer – SAT Review Visitation http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/exams/vceassessor.html www.ssms.vic.edu.au

General Enquiries – VCE Examinations Ph: (03) 9225 2349

National Gallery of Victoria

NGV Schools ProgramsLearning in the GalleryTailor MadeOutreachVCE Programs

Online Education ResourcesResources and kits for DownloadSymposium and conference papersExhibition room brochuresOnline interactives

Professional LearningProgram Bookings

www.ngv.vic.gov.au/ngvschools/

PH: 8620 2222

Gallery contacts

Horsham Fine Art GalleryEducation Officer: Michael ShiellPH: 5362 2888Email: Michael.shiell@hrcc.vic.gov.auwww.horshamartgallery.com.au

McClelland Gallery & Sculpture ParkEducation Officer: Silvia KrambeckPH: 9789 1671Email: silvia.krambeck@mcclellandgallery.comwww.mcclellandgallery.com

Bendigo Art GalleryEducation Officer: Helen AttrilPH: 5434 6082Email: h.atrill@bendigo.vic.gov.auwww.bendigoartgallery.com.au

Gippsland Art Gallery – SaleEducation Officer: Simon GreggPH: 5142 3372Email: Simon.gregg@wellingtonvic.gov.auwww.wellington.vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?Page_Id=1055&h=0

Geelong Art GalleryEducation Officer: Susan BarlowPH: 5229 3645Email: education@geelonggallery.org.auwww.geelonggallery.org.au

With thanks to

Amanda MitchellKatherine SmithBrigid WeereratneHilary Breman

Art Education Victoria (AEV) Galleries and education staff of:Bendigo Art GalleryGeelong Art GalleryGippsland Art Gallery SaleHorsham Fine Art GalleryMcClelland Gallery and Sculpture ParkNational Gallery of Victoria

Contact Details

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

Michele DaviesCurriculum Manager, The Visual Arts

Ph: (03) 9651 4451Fax: (03) 9651 4324Email: davies.michele.l@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.vcaa.vic.edu.au