11–12Visual Arts Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

engages in art making for personal interest

develops artworks to communicate ideas to an audience

reflects on artistic choices used to communicate meaning in artworks

identifies the practices of artists and other practitioners

demonstrates safe and ethical practices in artworld contexts

develops ideas for artworks

selects subject matter and form to communicate ideas in artwork

participates in exhibiting artworks

communicates opinions and ideas about the artworld

develops technical skills in art making

selects and applies materials, techniques or processes

demonstrates an understanding of how meaning has been created in artworks

identifies employment and career opportunities in the visual arts