Years 11 and 12 | Visual Arts

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:
Mark Leigh : +61 8 9273 6795 | Mark.Leigh@scsa.wa.edu.au

Years 11 and 12 Visual Arts ATAR and General Assessment Advice for 2022

Teachers are advised to follow the revised course specific assessment advice for Years 11 and 12 ATAR and General Visual Arts courses for 2022.

The Assessment Tables for the following courses have been modified for use in 2022 and can be found in the syllabus section.

Teachers should ensure their Assessment Outline for these courses reflect the requirements of the modified Assessment Tables. The School Curriculum and Standards Authority will require teachers to revert to using the standard Assessment Tables in the syllabus in 2023.

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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.
Syllabus
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (314.9 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:44am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (290.3 KB)
- Year 11 Visual Arts ATAR modified assessment table for 2022 (383.2 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2022 3:05pm
- Year 11 Visual Arts ATAR modified assessment table for 2022 (264.0 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (372.1 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:23am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (172.7 KB)
- Year 12 Visual Arts ATAR modified assessment table for 2022 (388.6 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2022 3:05pm
- Year 12 Visual Arts ATAR modified assessment table for 2022 (265.9 KB)
Grading
- Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
- Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus
- Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus
Support Materials
- 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)
Examination Materials
- 2022 VAR Examination Front Cover (284.3 KB) Last updated: 26 Aug 2022 7:13am
- 2022 VAR Practical Examination (257.0 KB) Last updated: 26 Aug 2022 7:13am
- 2022 Practical (production) examination requirements (6.7 MB) Last updated: 25 Mar 2022 8:36am
- 2022 Practical (production) marking key (276.1 KB) Last updated: 25 Mar 2022 8:36am
- Visual Arts ATAR Practical (production) examination marking key support document — 2022 (615.2 KB) Last updated: 18 May 2022 1:52pm
- 2022 practical production examination – Production validation (source acknowledgements) (156.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:24pm
- 2022 practical production examination – Production validation (source acknowledgements) (60.6 KB)
- 2022 Practical production examination – visual evidence of work in progress (130.9 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:24pm
- 2022 Practical production examination – visual evidence of work in progress (62.7 KB)
- 2022 Practical production examination – artist statement (148.5 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:24pm
- 2022 Practical production examination – artist statement (63.4 KB)
- 2022 practical production examination – Submission cover sheet and photograph/s (129.1 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 4:24pm
- 2022 practical production examination – Submission cover sheet and photograph/s (63.6 KB)
- 2022 Practical examination - declaration of authenticity (140.9 KB) Last updated: 28 Apr 2022 3:45pm
- Visual Arts Category 4 Submission cover sheet (53.7 KB) Last updated: 07 Jul 2022 8:16am
- Visual Arts Category 4 Submission cover sheet (62.5 KB)
- 2021 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (599.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Apr 2022 9:12am
- 2021 Examination (340.8 KB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2022 10:56am
- 2021 Summary examination report for candidates (135.1 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
- 2021 Marking key (897.3 KB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2022 10:56am
- 2021 Practical (production) examination requirements (2.4 MB) Last updated: 25 Mar 2022 8:33am
- 2021 Practical (production) marking key (429.5 KB) Last updated: 25 Mar 2022 8:34am
- 2021 Source booklet acknowledgements (536.4 KB) Last updated: 22 Mar 2022 3:43pm
- 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
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.
Syllabus
- General Syllabus Year 11 (291.8 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:36am
- General Syllabus Year 11 (282.7 KB)
- Year 11 Visual Arts General modified assessment table for 2022 (382.3 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2022 3:08pm
- Year 11 Visual Arts General modified assessment table for 2022 (263.4 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (324.0 KB) Last updated: 26 Apr 2018 9:28am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (160.0 KB)
- Year 12 Visual Arts General modified assessment table for 2022 (382.7 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2022 3:08pm
- Year 12 Visual Arts General modified assessment table for 2022 (263.5 KB)
- Additional Information about 2022 Visual Arts Years 11 and 12 ATAR and General Visual Arts modified course specific assessment advice (133.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Feb 2022 1:52pm
- Additional Information about 2022 Visual Arts Years 11 and 12 ATAR and General Visual Arts modified course specific assessment advice (68.8 KB)
Grading
- Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
- Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus
- Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus
Support Materials
- 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
- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (181.6 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2022 3:40pm
Externally Set Tasks Materials 2022
- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (276.6 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:44am
Externally Set Task Materials 2021
- 2021 VAR General EST Unit 3 Content (274.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:10pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2020
- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (275.9 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:42pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019
- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (147.9 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
- 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 http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018
- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (141.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:04pm
- 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 http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017
- 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
- 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 http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016
- 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
- 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 http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
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.
Syllabus
- Preliminary Syllabus (178.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:32pm
- Preliminary Syllabus (317.1 KB)
Support Materials
- 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