2017 VCE STUDIO ARTS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Unit 3: Studio practices and processes

Outcome 1: On completion of this unit the student should be able to prepare an exploration proposal that formulates the content
and parameters of an individual studio process including a plan of how the proposal will be undertaken.

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.

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.
WEEK

DATE

28th February
2017

5th March 2017

AREA OF STUDY- KEY KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS

CLASSROOM FOCUS

12th March
2017

19th March
2017

th

26 March
2017

Introduction of Unit 3
Refer to Hand Outs on Exploration Proposal
Thinking out of the Box- Introductory Creative Task
What should be in your Visual Diary?
Explore themes/ Brainstorming
Create a word cloud using WORDLE (online word
generator program)
Development of Exploration Proposal
Review of draft Exploration Proposal
Finalise Theme/Topic
Understanding Art Criticism/Vocabulary

OUTCOME

1
2

1
2

1
2

RESEARCH/HOMEWORK
Research of Art Styles/periods/artists with whom
you have an interest.
Make the Thinking out of the box creation
Submit Out of the box creation
Collect references and resource potential ideas
relating to Exploration Proposal
Prepare a Draft Exploration Proposal
Prepare Work Plan. (Weekly online which
demonstrates how the student will progress
through the studio process, to clearly communicate
the intentions of the exploration proposal)
Collect References and resource potential ideas
relating to Exploration Proposal

Submit Exploration Proposal electronically

YEAR 12 Excursion an Art Gallery

Complete Worksheet in preparation for the SAC Task.

List Materials and media you are familiar with and

enjoy using.
Exploration of Art forms- Individual Focus
Begin SAC- Examine the practice of one artist. Make

1
3

Begin SAC Task.

2
3

Exploration of Art forms

Begin SAC task.

reference to two artworks, referencing the historical

and cultural context.

8th April 2017

15th April 2017

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nd

April 2017

6th May 2017

11

th

13 May 2017

12

20th May 2017

13

th

27 May 2017

Design Process: Experimenting with Media and

Materials: Trial Technique 1-Individual Focus
SAC- Examine the practice of one artist. Make
reference to two artworks, referencing the historical
and cultural context.
Design Process: Experimenting with Media and
Materials: Trial Technique 2-Individual Focus
SAC- Examine the practice of a second artist. Make
reference to two artworks, referencing the historical
and cultural context.

Design Process: Experimenting with Media and

Materials: Trial Technique 2-Individual Focus

29th April 2017

10

Design Process: Experimenting with Media and

Materials: Trial Technique 1-Individual focus
SAC- Examine the practice of one artist. Make
reference to two artworks, referencing the historical
and cultural context.

Design Process: Experimenting with Media and

Materials: Trial Technique 3
SAC- Examine the practice of a second artist. Make
reference to two artworks, referencing the historical
and cultural context.
Design Process: Experimenting with Media and
Materials: Trial Technique 3-Individual Focus
Develop ideas on a larger scale reviewing the process
as outlined in the Exploration Proposal.
Design Process: Experimenting with Media and
Materials: Trial Technique 3 Individual Focus
Submit Visual Diary for review and discussion with
Teacher
SAC- Analyse and compare the two artists and their
artwork. Referencing their cultural and historic context.
Design Process: Experimenting with Media and
Materials: Trial Technique 4-Individual Focus
Submit Visual Diary for review and discussion with
Teacher

2
3

Research Art work and styles making clear

references through annotation in your Visual
Diaries.
Make obvious connections with your own ideas and
style of Art Work focusing on the Elements and
Principles used in your Artwork

2
3

Review trials and record possible ideas for

developing 2nd trials

2
3

Complete analytical review of a 1st Artist (SAC)

Review trials and record possible ideas for

developing 3rd trial
Research Professional Art Practices and how they
complement your ideas and explorations

2
3

Ensure Annotation of Visual Diary is complete. That

all trials/experiments and results/outcomes are
recorded using Appropriate Art vocabulary

Ensure Annotation of Visual Diary is complete.

That all trials/experiments and results/outcomes
are recorded using Appropriate Art vocabulary

2
3

Review trials and record possible ideas for

developing 4th trial.
Complete analytical review of a 2nd Artist (SAC)

2
3

Ensure Annotation of Visual Diary is complete.

That all trials/experiments and results/outcomes
are recorded using Appropriate Art vocabulary

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3rd June 2017

15

10th June 2017

Design Process: Experimenting with Media and

Materials: Trial Technique 4-Individual Focus
Submit SAC for Assessment

Design Process: Finalising ideas that relate to all

previous trials with Media and Materials. Individual
Focus
Submit Visual Diary for Assessment End of Unit 3
Select and clearly outline at least TWO Potential
Directions for Unit 4. These must be clearly
defined.

2
3

Review and identify Potential Directions.

Complete School-assessed coursework. (SAC)

Review, refine and modify Potential Directions

Ensure Annotation of Visual Diary is complete.
Ensure all trials/experiments and results/outcomes
are recorded using Appropriate Art vocabulary
Visual Diary submitted with all pages annotated
and Potential Directions clearly outlined.