Subject: VCE ART
Unit number: 3
Unit Name: Interpreting Art.
Teacher: St James
Week/Date
Key knowledge topics covered
Text reference/ Activities/ SACs
Week 1 – ending 8th February
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 2 – ending 15th February
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 3 – ending 22nd February
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Formal Analytical PowerPoint
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students begin development on an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Jean Michel Basquiat PowerPoint
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Personal Analytical PowerPoint
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Week 4 – ending 1st March
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 5 – ending 8th March
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 6 – ending 15th March
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 7 – ending 22nd March
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Frida Kahlo PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Cultural Analytical PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Contemporary Analytical PowerPoint
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Week 8 – ending 29th March
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Bill Viola PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Term 2
Week 1 – ending 19th April
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 2 – ending 26th April
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 3 – ending 3rd May
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Guan Wei PowerPoint
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Louise Bourgeois PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Marina Abramovic PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Week 4 – ending 10th May
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 5 – ending 17th May
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Week 6 – ending 24th May
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation
Week 7 – ending 31st May
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Man Ray PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Utagawa Hiroshige PowerPoint and DVD
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
SAC Preparation
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
SAC Preparation
Students work independently on research to compare and contrast
artworks produced before 1970 with artworks produced since 1970.
Develop interpretations and analysis of the meanings and messages of
artworks through the application of the Formal Framework, The
Personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the Contemporary.
Week 8 – ending 7th June
The contexts of artworks produced before 1970 and artworks produced since 1970.
The Formal Framework, The personal Framework, The Cultural Framework and the
Contemporary.
Art language appropriate to analysis, interpretation, comparison and contrast.
Art materials, techniques, processes and art forms.
Formal elements and principles of art in practice.
Visual language that reflects imagination and development of skills.
Art language for the purpose of documentation and annotation.
Chapter 3 & 4: Articulate Art for VCE Units 1 – 4
Ricky Swallow PowerPoint
Students trial materials and record results in a visual diary and folio.
Students build on prior knowledge of their art vocabulary by
establishing a word glossary.
Students document their thinking and working practices.
Students develop and continue building an extended folio of works.