Creative arts is mandatory for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their own artworks. Students engage in critical and historical study of the artworld to investigate artists, artworks, worlds and audiences from a range of cultural, political, historical and social perspectives and use these to inform their own artmaking practices.
In Aboriginal languages, there is no single definition for the term ‘art’.
"Aboriginal art is our expression, our culture, our living. An extension of our identity. Not just an item for a wall or living room.
Aboriginal art is painting, sculpture, dance, film making, photography, song writing …"
– Brenda L Croft, Aboriginal artist
In creative arts, students discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform.
Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives.
Students must study 100 hours of both music and visual arts during Years 7 to 10. They also have an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills in other art forms through elective subjects including drama, dance, photography and visual design. Students can then select from a range of courses in Years 11 to 12.
Wesley Art Program
Students in Dorchester ETU have the opportunity to access the speciality Art program, facilitated by Renown local Artist Michelle A.
Students have the opportunity to develop their skills and to work on community projects, displayed throughout NSW. They can also create individual art works, which displays their personal interests and Cultural backgrounds.
