The official part:

'In this area of study students progressively refine their ideas, techniques, materials and processes and aesthetic qualities discussed in the exploration proposal. Throughout the individual studio process, students keep a visual diary and investigate the focus, subject matter, sources of inspiration and art form/s through the exploration and development of ideas, materials, techniques, art elements, art principles and demonstration of aesthetic qualities. Students explore, clarify and consolidate ideas they have discussed in their exploration proposal. The studio process is developed in sufficient breadth and depth to support students to produce a range of potential directions that will be progressively developed and evaluated. Students progressively present a range of potential directions. From this range they select at least two potential directions that will be used to generate artworks in Unit 4. Selected potential directions are considered and carefully evaluated to ensure the potential for the development of artworks. Students make selections based on the potential directions that most effectively communicate concepts, ideas and aesthetics, and which provide the scope to demonstrate the refinement of techniques and the application of materials appropriate to the communication of ideas. Students further develop their understanding of key terminology associated with the art forms identified in their exploration proposal. Reflection, analysis and evaluation of experimental and developmental work are documented in written and visual annotations, providing clarification of ideas and working processes. Through these annotations students progressively record their thinking and working practices to support the development and realisation of their studio process.' (VCAA, Studio Arts Study Design, p21 http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vce/studioarts/StudioArtsSD-2017.pdf).

Outcome 2:

On completion of this unit the student should be able to progressively present an individual studio process recorded in written and visual form that produces a range of potential directions, and reflects the concepts and ideas documented in the exploration proposal and work plan. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 2.

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Key knowledge

• ways of responding creatively to sources of inspiration and ideas in the exploration proposal

• the methods of exploring and developing ideas in the exploration proposal to support the development of the individual studio process

• the methods for the conceptual and aesthetic development of subject matter, including experimental and exploratory work

• the properties of materials and techniques appropriate to the selected art making and art form/s

• the processes for reflection, analysis and evaluation

• the strategies for identifying, developing and evaluating a range of potential directions throughout the studio process

• appropriate terminology

• the methods for progressively recording and documenting visual and written explorations in a visual diary.

Key skills

• use an exploration proposal to frame an individual studio process

• interpret and respond to the sources of inspiration and ideas in the exploration proposal

• develop individual and personal subject matter and ideas conceptually and aesthetically

• explore art elements and art principles, materials and techniques to demonstrate aesthetic qualities in selected art forms • develop and refine techniques appropriate to the communication of individual ideas

• document reflections, identify, analyse and evaluate the experimental and developmental work, including the clarification of ideas and studio processes in a visual diary

• develop a range of potential directions throughout the studio process

• use appropriate terminology to annotate studio practice.