Irene McCormack Catholic College

ATAR VISUAL ARTS

Year 12 Unit 3 - Semester 1

Commentaries - ‘Power & Persuasion’

Scheme of Assessment 2018

WRITTEN

Assessment type / Task weightings / Task / Due Date / Art Interpretation
Analysis
17.5% / 8.75% / Task 2: Image Analysis (in-class)
Using critical analysis frameworks, respond to questions based on single images. / Semester 1
Term 1
Week 4
Wed 21/2 /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
8.75% / Task 4: Compare and Contrast Essay (in-class)
Utilise critical analysis frameworks to respond to unfamiliar images, which are selected to allow students to explore the theme of ‘Commentaries’. / Semester 1
Term 1
Week 7
Wed 14/3 /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
Investigation
17.5% / 17.5% / Task 3: Investigation Essay
In-depth examination and research of an Australian Social Realist artist in which social, cultural and historical context between the artist, artistic practice and influences are explored. Write an in class essay in response to visual stimulus/quote. / Semester 1
Term 1
Week 9
Wed 28/4 /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
 Social, cultural & historical
Examination
15% / 15% / Task 5: Semester 1 Written Examination
A three section exam encompassing short answer analysis, comparative analysis and an essay response to a quote/stimulus.
2.5 hours / Semester 1
Term 2
Week 6/7
Date: TBA /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
 Social, cultural & historical
Assessment type / Task weightings / Task / Due Date / Art
Making
Examinable task
50% / 10% / Task 1: Part 1 Body of work feedback
Maintain a folio documenting your arts practice, inquiry, visual influences and media experiments (Activities 1-5) / Semester 1
Term 2
Week 1
Wed 2/5 /  Inquiry
 Visual language
 Visual influence
 Art forms, media and
techniques
 Art practice
 Presentation
 Reflection
40% / Task 1: Part 2 Resolved artwork, artist statement and visual evidence of work in progress
Produce a body of work on the theme ‘Commentaries’. / Semester 1
Term 2
Week 5
Mon 28/5

Irene McCormack Catholic College

ATAR VISUAL ARTS

Year 12 Unit 4- Semester 2

Point of View - ‘Consumed’

Scheme of Assessment 2018

WRITTEN

Assessment type / Task weightings / Task / Due Date / Art Interpretation
Analysis
17.5% / 8.75% / Task 7: Unseen image analysis (in-class)
Using critical analysis frameworks, respond to questions based on single images. / Semester 2
Term 2
Week 9
Wed 27/6 /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
8.75% / Task 9: Compare and contrast essay (in-class)
Utilise critical analysis frameworks to respond to unfamiliar images, which are selected to allow students to explore ‘Point of view’. / Semester 2
Term 3
Week 6
Wed 22/8 /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
Investigation
17.5% / 17.5% / Task 8: Investigation essay
In-depth examination and research of a chosen Pop artist in which social, cultural and historical context between the artist/s, artistic practice and influences are expressed. Evidence of ‘Point of view’ clearly apparent though choice of artist. Write an in class essay in response to visual stimulus/quote. / Semester 2
Term 3
Week 4
Wed 8/8 /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
 Social, cultural & historical
Examination
15% / 15% / Task 10: Semester 2 Written Examination
A representative sample of the syllabus content from Unit 3 and 4.
2.5 hours / Semester 2
Term 3
Holidays Date: TBA /  Visual analysis
 Personal response
 Meaning & Purpose
 Social, cultural & historical

PRACTICAL

Assessment type / Task weightings / Task / Due Date / Art
Making
Examinable task
50% / 10% / Task 6: Part 1 Body of work feedback
Maintain a folio documenting your arts practice, inquiry, visual influences and media experiments. / Semester 2
Term 3
Week 5
Thurs 16/8 /  Inquiry
 Visual language
 Visual influence
 Art forms, media and
techniques
 Art practice
 Presentation
 Reflection
40% / Task 6: Part 2 Resolved artwork, artist statement and visual evidence of work in progress
Produce a body of work on the theme ‘Point of view’ that responds to the concept of ‘consumed’. / Semester 2
Term 3
Week 9
Mon 10/9