VCE Studio Arts: Photography as Art

Jason Lau Often I tell people that I teach Art and Photography but deep down I resent that distinction. Photography is frequently seen as the less glamorous sibling of painting and drawing in the minds of the public. This is largely because anyone can take a photograph and most people’s main concern is the sharpness […]

Approaching contemporary art in your class

Helen Berkemeier Contemporary art provides exciting opportunities for students and teachers; it opens up new ideas, reveals innovative approaches for making art, prompts inquiry and facilitates deep discussion. It is diverse and fluid, reflecting shifting times and contexts, changes in materials and techniques, artistic methods and audience engagement. And, although contemporary art can at times […]

Art and Learning Teaching skills for the future at The Geelong College

Marita Seaton In a world that has become a kaleidoscope of information and ideas, studying art is no longer just about learning the skills to draw, paint and sculpt, it’s about visual communication. With rapid changes in the work force and technology, the students currently studying in our schools will eventually be working in jobs […]

Why I love my job!

Zoe Keystone It was on January 28 2009, that I arrived at South Oakleigh College as a nervous graduate and with the mind set that this was only going to be a temporary job…until I figured out what I really wanted to do. Perhaps it would fund my dream of becoming a practicing artist? Or […]

The Integration of Indigenous Art and Culture into the Curriculum

Maretta Madden Within both the context of both education and wider society, the inclusion and role of Indigenous art continues to be a contested area. Of particular relevance and importance is the treatment of Indigenous art in our curricula and classrooms. This essay will be divided into three main sections. To assist in providing a […]