The official part:

'In this area of study students focus on professional studio practices in relation to particular art forms. Students investigate the ways in which artists have interpreted subject matter, influences, historical and cultural contexts, and communicated ideas and meaning in their artworks. Students are required to study at least two artists and two artworks by each artist. They consider the artists’ use of materials, techniques and processes, and the use of art elements and art principles to demonstrate aesthetic qualities and styles in artworks. Students compare the selected artists and artworks in different historical and cultural contexts. The artworks studied may have been made in the same historical period but in different cultural contexts. Students undertake research and apply appropriate terminology to studio practice and art making. Through the study of recognised historical and contemporary artworks in a range of art forms, students develop analytical skills when investigating the artist’s choice of subject matter, the communication of ideas, the development of style, the use of materials and techniques, the use of art elements and art principles and the ways in which aesthetic qualities are created by the artist and perceived by the audience.' (VCAA, Studio Arts Study Design, p21-22 http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vce/studioarts/StudioArtsSD-2017.pdf).

 

Outcome 3:

On completion of this unit the student should be able to examine the practice of at least two artists, with reference to two artworks by each artist, referencing the different historical and cultural context of each artwork. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 3.

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Key knowledge:

• art practices related to artworks in more than one historical and/or cultural context

• artworks from different historical and/or cultural contexts that reflect the artists’ interpretations of subject matter and influences

• the use of art elements and art principles to demonstrate aesthetic qualities and communicate ideas and meaning

• the materials, techniques and processes used in the production of the artworks

• a range of recognised historical and contemporary artworks.

 

Key skills:

• analyse ways in which artworks reflect artists’ interpretations of subject matter, influences, cultural and historical contexts and the communication of ideas and meanings

• analyse and discuss ways in which artists use materials, techniques and processes

• analyse the ways in which artists use art elements and art principles to demonstrate aesthetic qualities

• research and discuss art practices in relation to particular recognised historical and contemporary artworks.