3-D Art explores a variety of techniques, processes and media e.g. clay, wire, paper mache, recyclable materials, cardboard, stone and found objects to create sculptures.

In this unit students will learn how to use SLR cameras for both film and digital photography, this may include using large telephoto lenses and macro lenses, tripods and other accessories. Studio photography using professional studio lights, reflectors and backdrops, costumes and props..

Students completing this unit will be encouraged to develop a personal style as a designer. Designs will be created for specific audiences and purpose.

Design projects will come from the three areas of design:

1. Communication Design (e.g. product branding, posters)
2. Industrial Design (e.g. fashion, furniture, cars)
3. Environmental Design (e.g. landscaping, building)

Students undertaking this unit will develop their expressive skills (voice, movement, facial expression and gesture) through improvisations and drama activities. Explore dramatic elements in their performance work such as tension, sound, mood, conflict and space

Drawing explores a variety of media e.g. pencil, colour pencil, pastel, ink, charcoal and mixed media. Students create artworks inspired by their imagination, life observations and by artists.

Students create and analyse print, film and audio products such as podcasts, advertisements, zines, documentaries, music videos, short films and feature films. The way individuals both consume and produce media content will also be studied.

Students who are thinking of doing VCE Music should consider this subject. Students will continue to develop notation and theory/musicianship skills. They will develop technical and practice skills to aid them in creating and performing a repertoire of pieces. Strategies of improvisation and composition will be explored. Students written and aural theory/musicianship and notation skills will be refined and built on in preparation for VCE Music.

You will need at least one year of learning to play an instrument and a demonstrated ability to play it is a requirement for this subject.

Students completing this unit will explore a variety of painting styles, media, techniques and surfaces. They will use oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolour and gouache on surfaces such as canvas, paper and board.