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Throughout year 11 and 12, there will remain a strong focus on developing as an artist, and students will be able to explore their personal art styles through painting and folio work. This will enable them to gain a better understanding of art practice.

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Tracy Chevalier: Finding the story inside the painting

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In year 11 and 12, students will focus on developing their individual art making abilities through the medium of paint. Students will research and develop a theme which they will work within to create a final outcome. Students will identify key ideas and concepts explored in previous years and discover the art elements and principles through art practice. Developing as an artist, students will create and document work within a folio which will relate to their final artworks.

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Focusing on the urban environment, students will explore the various architecture and sights of Melbourne through a guided excursion. This will inform their art practice through a painting outcome based off their photos and experience of the urban environment.

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In Year 10, students are able to grasp the concepts and skills needed to explore painting through reflection and a focus on individual work. Students will identify the influences of various artist on art styles throughout history. This will involve research and painting studies that focus on contemporary and traditional artworks.

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Exploring the medium of painting will involve experimentation with different types of paint. Gouache, acrylic, watercolour and oil paints will be explored in a mixed media workshop which will involve students working in groups and individually.

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Visiting the NGV, students will be asked to select a list of artists that inspire them and complete several studies of their works with written annotations in their folios. During the visit, students will identify certain art elements and principles of painting, and distinguish between techniques of painting.

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ARTIST EXPLORATION: DEL KATHRYN BARTON

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ARTIST EXPLORATION: SHIRIN NESHAT

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During year 9, students will focus on the key elements and art principles through the study of painting. Students will be able to experiment with mixed media art through an exploration of collage. Students will look at various artists that interpret painting differently and create two final outcomes based off the study of mixed media painting.

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Footscray Community Arts Centre’s Indigenous Cultural Program (FCAC)  provides a platform specifically for the creative engagement of Indigenous artists, recognising their unique cultures and artistic perspectives as the First Peoples of Australia.

The program is developed in consultation with the community and implemented by the FCAC Indigenous Cultural Program Creative Producer with the support of the FCAC Indigenous Advisory Group, including Elders in Residence N’arweet Carolyn Briggs and Uncle Larry Walsh.

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Through painting, students will interpret the theme of "place" which they will use to create a final painting outcome. Approaching this theme, students will learn about key ideas of place and country through an Indigenous cultural program which will allow the students to listen and understand the Indigenous perspective.

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ARTIST EXPLORATION: JULIE DOWLING

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ARTIST EXPLORATION: CHARLOTTE ALLINGHAM

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During year 8, students will  be introduced to indigenous art through various art workshops and through a focus on cross cultural teaching strategies. Students will have the opportunity to connect with the idea of place and country through a final painting outcome based around the theme of  "Place". This theme will involve the study of key works by Indigenous artist: Lin Onus.

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Students may be able to develop their art making through exploring topics such as masks, portraiture,  still life and collage. These areas of study allow for a wide range of resources and materials that enable students to gain a better understanding of painting and the techniques involved in creating line, shape, colour, tone and texture.

Exploring the colour wheel:
Developing and introducing students to painting may require a return to the basic fundamentals of painting. This includes colour mixing and differentiation between primary and secondary colours.

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Place based education will be explored through an immersive excursion to the most significant laneways in Melbourne. Specifically, students will identify and connect with the street art within the laneways and identify the difference between street art and graffiti. Students will be able to explore these concepts further through the art workshops and practicals.

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Through the exploration of painting, students will be able to grasp the key concepts and learning strategies that are needed in order to achieve their artistic and educational outcomes. The workshops and lessons will provide a scaffolded space for students to collaborate with their peers, gain feedback and develop their art making skills.

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Is graffiti art? Or vandalism? - Kelly Wall

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ARTIST EXPLORATION: BANKSY

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ARTIST EXPLORATION: RONE

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In year 7, students will be introduced to painting through the exploration of various artists and materials. Students will have the opportunity to create their own works based off these artists and explorations. Through painting, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop their artistic abilities.

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Visual Art and Design Painting Schema: Year 7-12

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Visual Art and Design Painting Schema: Year 7-12