2017 VCE STUDIO ARTS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Unit 4: Studio practice and art industry contexts

Outcome 1: On completion of this unit the student should be able to present at least two finished artworks based on selected and evaluated
potential directions developed through the studio process, which demonstrate refinement and application of materials and techniques, and that
realise and communicate the students ideas expressed in the exploration proposal.
Outcome 2: On completion of this unit the student should be able to provide visual and written documentation that identifies and
evaluates the extent to which the artworks reflect the selected potential directions, and effectively demonstrates a
cohesive relationship between the works.
Outcome 3: On completion of this unit the student should be able to compare the methods used by artists and considerations of curators in the
preparation, presentation, conservation and promotion of specific artworks in at least two different exhibitions.
WEEK

DATE

18th July 2017

25thJuly 2017

1st August 2017

8th August 2017

15th August 2017

22nd August 2017

AREA OF STUDY- KEY KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS

CLASSROOM FOCUS
Introduce Unit 4/ Show students NGV TOP ARTS
Consider how you will use art elements and
principles to explore and express ideas.
Consider how you will experiment with, and
develop materials, techniques and processes to
communicate your intention.
Begin planning Artwork 1.
Begin production of Artwork 1.
Apply materials and techniques that are
appropriate to your particular chosen art form.
Demonstrate aesthetic qualities.

Continue with production of Artwork 1.

Hand out and run through SAC Assessment Task

Excursion Monash Gallery of Art.

Behind the Scenes Tour
Compare the methods used by artists and
considerations of curators in the preparation,
presentation, conservation and promotion of artworks.
Continue with production of Artwork 1.
Continue working on SAC Task
Refine and evaluate Artwork 1.
COMPLETE ARTWORK ONE
Continue working on SAC Task

OUTCOME

RESEARCH/HOMEWORK
Evaluate potential directions identified in Unit 3.
Begin the planning the step involved in creating
final Artwork 1.
Ensure the artwork is linked cohesively according
to the ideas resolved in Unit 3.

Begin the production of final Artwork 1.

Remember to take photographs to document your
process
Continue producing Artwork 1.
Remember to take photographs to document your
process
Begin SAC Task.

1
3
1
3

Independent research of second gallery of your

choice for the SAC.
Continue producing Artwork 1.
Continue working on SAC Task.
Complete Artwork One
Ensure the artwork is linked cohesively according
to the ideas resolved in Unit 3.

10

11

29th August 2017

7th September
2017

14 September
2017

Teacher is to explain the Evaluation Task (SAT)

Continue with production of Artwork 2.
Apply materials and techniques
Begin Evaluation Task (SAT)

21st September
2017

Continue with production of Artwork 2.

Apply materials and techniques
Begin Evaluation Task (SAT)

Refine Artwork 2.
Consider how best to present the two artworks
in Week 14.
Continue Evaluation Task (SAT)

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10th October 2017

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17 October 2017

13

24th October 2017

14

1st November
2017

15

18th November
2017

1
3

1
3

1
2

1
2

Plan and begin producing Artwork 2

Ensure the two artworks demonstrate a cohesive
relationship to one another.
Continue working on SAC Task.
Continue producing Artwork 2.
Complete and submit SAC for Unit 4.
Continue producing Artwork 2.
Remember to take photographs to document your
process
Begin Evaluation Task (SAT)
Continue producing Artwork 2.
Remember to take photographs to document your
process
Continue working on Evaluation Task (SAT)

1
2

Refine Artwork 2
Continue working on Evaluation Task (SAT)

1
2

COMPLETE ARTWORK TWO

Mount/prepare finished artwork ready for
presentation
Finalise Evaluation Task (SAT)

Complete Artwork 2.
Mount/prepare final artwork 1 and 2 in readiness
for class presentation.
Continue working on Evaluation Task (SAT)

COMPLETE EVALUATION TASK (SAT)

Revise for End of Year Examination

Complete Evaluation Task (SAT)

Examination Revision

CLASS PRESENTATIONS/FINAL SUBMISSION

Present at least two finished artworks with
an evaluation of studio processes. (SAT)
Revise for End of Year Examination.

1
2

Present at least two artworks with an evaluation of

studio processes. (SAT)
Revise for End of Year Examination

END OF YEAR EXAMINATION- 90 MINS

Contribution to final assessment 30%

ALL
OUTCOMES
FOR
UNIT 3 & 4

All the key knowledge and key skills that underpin

the outcomes in Units 3 and 4 are examinable.

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Begin planning and production of Artwork 2.

Apply materials and techniques that are
appropriate to your particular chosen art form.
Demonstrate aesthetic qualities.
Continue working on SAC Task
Continue with production of Artwork 2.
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT SAC