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7–10Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 4

Art making practice
Intentions, choices and actions as an artist
  • Generate ideas, document and apply own intentions, choices and actions as artists in the Visual Arts diary

  • Consider the relationship between concepts and material choices when making artworks

  • Investigate and use a range of materials, techniques and procedures to represent ideas about the world in artworks

  • Explore how intentions, choices and actions can represent ideas when using different viewpoints

  • Explore and use a range of 2D, 3D and/or 4D art forms, including drawing

  • Experiment with art forms and develop technical skills in art making

  • Use curatorial skills to select and present artworks to audiences

  • Create written texts to explain intentions, choices and actions in art making

  • Use subject-specific language to communicate Artworld concepts and Viewpoints that inform art making

  • Apply protocols for art making with respect to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities, practitioners and/or Knowledges, including Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

  • Apply appropriate protocols and responsibilities for working safely and respectfully with others

  • Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive practices when making, sharing and discussing artworks

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