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GRADE ELEVEN VISUAL ARTS CURRICULUM

A formal three-term, 12-unit Level-Five visual arts programme with 50 teaching weeks, studio demonstrations, weighted assessment, portfolios, SBA/coursework and printable unit handouts.

3 terms12 assessed Level-Five unitsPortfolio after every subtopicUnit SBA/coursework
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FRONT-COVER PLAN

The exact three-term assessment sequence.

Public viewers can review the unit names and learning plan. Definitions, lesson explanations, tests, handouts, portfolio examples, submission sheets and media remain protected for enrolled members.

TERM 1
Unit 1

DRAWING NATURE'S RESOURCES

DRAWING NATURE'S RESOURCES · 3 weeks

Elements and principles in environmental drawing · Information sources using drawing techniques · Subject matter with environmental influence · Dry-media investigation · Local and international artist study · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 2

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION MIXED MEDIA PAINTING

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION MIXED MEDIA PAINTING · 4 weeks

Design principles through colour schemes · Wet and dry media design cycles · Texture, depth, form and function · Structural collage and mixed-media techniques · Traditional and contemporary cultural themes · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 3

CARE-MAINTENANCE OF GRAPHIC AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN

GRAPHIC AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN · 5 weeks

Computer lettering styles · Lettering and illustration for natural-resource conservation · Visual communication and production organization · Illustration for marketing management · Sequential art · Advanced computer technology · Safety, copyright, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 4

LIFE DRAWING II

LIFE DRAWING II · 4 weeks

Figure observation, gesture and proportion · Subject matter with environmental influence · Wet and dry media design application · Managing sequential art · Ethical representation, safety, APA-style sources and journaling
TERM 2
Unit 1

PRODUCTION AND MARKETING TECHNIQUES OF PRINT MAKING

PRINT PRODUCTION AND MARKETING · 3 weeks

Organization of images and design principles · Theme and topic blueprint · Image-transfer procedures · Traditional and contemporary block printing · Printmaking techniques and editing · Edition, artist research and marketing · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 2

MARKETING PRODUCTION OF TEXTILE DESIGNS AND MANIPULATION

TEXTILE DESIGN, MANIPULATION AND MARKETING · 5 weeks

Marketing fabric techniques · Fabric manipulation in history · Indigenous materials and responsible sourcing · Surface designs in cultures · Production pieces and quality control · Branding, costing and marketing · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 3

SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT

SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT · 5 weeks

Contractual arrangements for three-dimensional design · Copyright and intellectual property · Hand-building and construction techniques · Proposal, preparation and storage · Surface and finish · Traditional and contemporary sculpture in cultures · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 4

INTRODUCTION TO 3D

INTRODUCTION TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL TRANSFORMATION · 3 weeks

Two-dimensional to three-dimensional transformation · Image-transfer procedures · Material and fabric manipulation in history · Hand-building construction techniques · Form, positive and negative space · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
TERM 3
Unit 1

LEATHER CRAFT MANAGEMENT SKILLS THROUGH MINI ENTERPRISE

LEATHER CRAFT MINI ENTERPRISE · 4 weeks

Assembly techniques · Surface decoration management · Leather product design and development · Mini-enterprise planning · Quality control and costing · Artist and market critique · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 2

PREPARING FOR A CAREER USING FIBRE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

FIBRE AND DECORATIVE ARTS CAREER READINESS · 5 weeks

Portfolio development and storage · Resume and artist statement · Prototype and weaving presentation · Career choices in paper, felt, weaving and joining · Paper and felt-making techniques · Professional interview · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 3

CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ART

CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ART · 5 weeks

Work habits and professional attitude · Individual three-dimensional environmental art · Traditional and contemporary artists and groups · History and development of environmental art · Installation art and audience · Tools, materials and equipment · Safety, APA-style sources and journaling
Unit 4

EPIC MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURES

EPIC MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURES CAPSTONE · 4 weeks

Capstone enquiry and proposal · Assembly and mixed-media construction · Prototype production and interview · Installation planning and professional attitude · Critique, revision and resolution · Reflective journal and final portfolio
Grade Eleven learners developing three-dimensional and fibre work with educator guidance
WHAT ENROLLED MEMBERS RECEIVE

See the process, understand the terms, make the work and prove the learning.

  • Concept definitions in Grade Eleven language
  • Realistic studio-process illustrations
  • Clean exemplar stages for every lesson
  • Interactive formative tests
  • Printable handouts for all 12 units
  • Exact five-component weighted assessments with 100 unit points
  • Subtopic and end-of-unit portfolios
  • SBA/coursework submission guidance and reflection
  • Model answers, earned badges, Website Token reward eligibility and printable unit certificates
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Grade Eleven printmaking and exhibition critique with portfolio evidence
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