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7–10Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 5

Art critical and historical studies: Artworld concepts
Artist
  • Investigate and interpret the roles and work of artists, including groups of artists in different times, places and contexts

  • Interpret how and why artists’ choices inform their representation of ideas and intentions in their artworks

  • Respond to the significance and contribution of artists in different cultures and contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists

Artwork
  • Analyse different forms of artworks, considering the role and function of their representational properties

  • Explain how and why artworks are intentionally constructed to convey meaning for audiences

  • Construct responses about the meaning and significance of artworks across historical and contemporary eras, art movements, art periods and contexts

  • Respond to representations of Cultural identity, Spirituality and connections to Country and/or Place in artworks by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Artists

World
  • Interpret how the world is a source of ideas and interests for artists in art making

  • Explain and justify how and why artists represent the world in different times and places in artworks

Audience
  • Explain and justify the roles and functions of audiences in different times, places and contexts

  • Explain how audiences adopt different points of view when interpreting meanings of artworks

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