Visual Arts - Design

YEAR 9 - 2026

Visual Arts - Design

Year 9
Length

1 Semester

Pre-requisite/
Preferred

Overall C in Year 7 or 8 Visual Arts or Digital Art 

Additional Costs

Replenished Art Pack from Yr7/8 Visual Art.
New Art Pack $55.00 if replacement required.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Design Techniques and Processes 

  • Critical Analysis of Design Practitioners. 

  • Design History and Cultural Context 

  • Design Thinking and Problem Solving 

 

Semester 1 Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Adobe Skill Development (15%)

Assessment Type 2: Interior Architecture - Bedroom Redesign (20%)

Assessment Type 3: Logo Design (40%)

Assessment Type 3: Packaging Design (25%)

 

Semester 2 Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Character and Board Game Design Packaging (40%)

Assessment Type 2: Architecture- Pop Up Shop (30%)

Assessment Type 3: Design Movement (30%)

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Driven
  2. Curious
  3. Flexible Thinking

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