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12 Art

12ART
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Art would be helpful. Talk to the Art teacher if you have any questions!


People, Spaces and Places Through a Brush    

Got a passion for drawing, painting, and expressing yourself through art? This course lets you explore people, places, and spaces in your own style, while building the skills needed for a future in the creative industries. You’ll work on a personalised body of work using a mix of media – from traditional paint to modern techniques, and be encouraged to push your creative ideas further.

This course is perfect for those wanting to head into careers in design, animation, fashion, architecture, illustration, or any path where creativity matters.


Learning Areas:

Arts


Pathway

13 Art

Career pathways include:
Professional fine artist, illustrator, art teacher, gallery curator, art therapist, muralist, or art director.

Opportunities include working in fields like:
Set design, graphic design, art restoration, and art consultancy, as well as selling original artwork or prints, participating in art exhibitions, and pursuing public or private commissions.

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Beauty Therapist, Tattoo Artist, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Musician, Event Manager, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Curator



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

$50 class materials fee.
$130 optional art pack if you don’t have your own stationery.