Visual Arts
Visual Arts learning area contacts:
- For all Visual Arts course enquires please contact:
Lisa Bowden : +61 8 92736349 | Lisa.Bowden@scsa.wa.edu.au - For Visual Arts practical examination enquires please contact:
Brooke van Aalen : +61 8 9273 6312 | Brooke.vanAalen@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
In the Visual Arts ATAR course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. The Visual Arts ATAR course allows students to develop aesthetic understandings and a critical awareness to appreciate and make informed evaluations of art through their engagement of their own art practice and the work of others.
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (314.9 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:44am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (290.3 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (405.6 KB) Last updated: 25 Jul 2023 12:04pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (181.7 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from 2024) (400.4 KB) Last updated: 25 Jul 2023 12:07pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from 2024) (182.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 - summary of minor changes for 2024 (149.4 KB) Last updated: 17 Aug 2023 10:36am
- ATAR Year 12 - summary of minor changes for 2024 (19.5 KB)
Examination Materials- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2023 1:12pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (289.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:34pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (375.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (476.9 KB) Last updated: 13 Jun 2019 2:08pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (491.5 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 11:17am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (366.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (301.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:19pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (366.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (453.3 KB) Last updated: 13 Jun 2019 2:11pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (357.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (534.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:31pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (429.5 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 websites resource lists (17.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:14pm
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 websites resource lists (29.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 combined resource lists (33.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:17pm
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 combined resource lists (46.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 introduction resource lists (23.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:26pm
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 introduction resource lists (31.5 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 print materials resource lists (15.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:47pm
- ATAR Year 11 and 12 print materials resource lists (36.0 KB)
- 2023 VAR Examination Front Cover (279.3 KB) Last updated: 23 Aug 2023 11:32am
- 2023 VAR Practical (production) Examination Front Cover (258.4 KB) Last updated: 23 Aug 2023 2:08pm
- 2023 Practical (production) examination requirements (4.2 MB) Last updated: 23 Mar 2023 1:18pm
- 2023 Practical (production) marking key (452.0 KB) Last updated: 23 Mar 2023 1:18pm
- 2023 Practical production examination – Declaration of authenticity (150.8 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2023 3:21pm
- 2023 Practical production examination – Production validation (source acknowledgements) (61.8 KB)
- 2023 Practical production examination – Production validation (source acknowledgements) (183.5 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2023 3:21pm
- 2023 Practical production examination – Visual evidence of work in progress (69.7 KB)
- 2023 Practical production examination – Visual evidence of work in progress (114.7 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2023 3:23pm
- 2023 Practical production examination – Artist statement (64.7 KB)
- 2023 Practical production examination – Artist statement (135.2 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2023 3:27pm
- 2023 Practical production examination – Submission cover sheet and photograph/s (65.2 KB)
- 2023 Practical production examination – Submission cover sheet and photograph/s (112.7 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2023 3:28pm
- 2022 Summary examination report for candidates (186.0 KB) Last updated: 04 May 2023 12:42pm
- 2022 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (671.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Apr 2023 11:44am
- 2022 Examination (349.6 KB) Last updated: 07 Mar 2023 1:05pm
- 2022 Marking key (724.2 KB) Last updated: 07 Mar 2023 1:05pm
- 2022 Source booklet acknowledgements (581.6 KB) Last updated: 07 Mar 2023 2:06pm
- 2022 Practical (production) examination (258.0 KB) Last updated: 07 Mar 2023 1:05pm
- Visual Arts ATAR Practical (production) examination marking key support document — 2022 (615.2 KB) Last updated: 18 May 2022 1:52pm
- Visual Arts frequently asked questions related to practical (production) examination submissions (382.8 KB) Last updated: 09 May 2019 10:35am
- Visual Arts frequently asked questions related to practical (production) examination submissions (216.8 KB)
- Practical (Production) Examination Submission Sample 1 (1.3 MB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2020 12:27pm
- Practical (Production) Examination Submission Sample 2 (1.7 MB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2020 12:28pm
- Practical (Production) Examination Submission Sample 3 (1.0 MB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2020 12:28pm
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
In the Visual Arts General course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. Students are encouraged to appreciate the work of other artists and engage in their own art practice.
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- General Syllabus Year 11 (291.8 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:36am
- General Syllabus Year 11 (282.7 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (324.0 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:28am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (160.0 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2024- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2023 1:12pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (260.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:58pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (357.9 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (443.8 KB) Last updated: 13 Jun 2019 2:17pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (349.0 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (374.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:43pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (396.6 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (265.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:55pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (361.3 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (448.2 KB) Last updated: 13 Jun 2019 2:19pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.3 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (480.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (419.7 KB)
- General Year 11 and 12 websites resource lists (17.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:14pm
- General Year 11 and 12 websites resource lists (29.9 KB)
- General Year 11 and 12 combined resource lists (33.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:32pm
- General Year 11 and 12 combined resource lists (46.8 KB)
- General Year 11 and 12 introduction resource lists (23.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:14pm
- General Year 11 and 12 introduction resource lists (31.5 KB)
- General Year 11 and 12 print materials resource lists (15.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:54pm
- General Year 11 and 12 print materials resource lists (36.0 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- 2024 General EST Unit 3 content (278.1 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2023 8:46am
Externally Set Tasks Materials 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (181.6 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2022 3:40pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (276.6 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:44am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 VAR General EST Unit 3 Content (274.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:10pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (275.9 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:42pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (147.9 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (141.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:04pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (164.7 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (147.3 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:54am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST marking key (324.1 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (224.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:31am
- General sample EST (368.4 KB)
- General sample EST (269.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:31am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
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Preliminary
In the Visual Arts Preliminary course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. The course promotes an exploration of materials and techniques. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an appreciation of visual arts. Students are encouraged to appreciate the work of other artists and engage in their own art practice.
SyllabusSupport Materials- Preliminary Syllabus (178.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:32pm
- Preliminary Syllabus (317.1 KB)
- Preliminary U1 and U2: sample assessment outline (389.9 KB)
- Preliminary U1 and U2: sample assessment outline (301.8 KB) Last updated: 20 Nov 2018 1:26pm
- Preliminary U1 and U2: sample assessment tasks (369.6 KB)
- Preliminary U1 and U2: sample assessment tasks (266.8 KB) Last updated: 20 Nov 2018 1:26pm
- Preliminary U1 and U2: sample course outline (379.1 KB)
- Preliminary U1 and U2: sample course outline (289.1 KB) Last updated: 20 Nov 2018 1:26pm
- Preliminary U3 and U4: sample assessment outline (381.2 KB)
- Preliminary U3 and U4: sample assessment outline (290.5 KB) Last updated: 20 Nov 2018 1:25pm
- Preliminary U3 and U4: sample assessment tasks (369.4 KB)
- Preliminary U3 and U4: sample assessment tasks (266.3 KB) Last updated: 20 Nov 2018 1:25pm
- Preliminary U3 and U4: sample course outline (375.2 KB)
- Preliminary U3 and U4: sample course outline (286.9 KB) Last updated: 20 Nov 2018 1:25pm