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Western Australia · Year 6

100 curriculum codes

Science

Science Understanding

Art

Making

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Exploration of artwork from various artists and different approaches used to communicate ideas, beliefs and opinions

Exploration of artwork inspired by observation or imagination from various artists and cultures that use materials and techniques to enhance the artist's belief or viewpoint

3 resources

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Exploration of the influences of other artists, and selection of visual art elements, materials, media and/or technologies, to enhance their own artwork

Development and application of artistic techniques and processes with:shape (convex, concave)colour (expressive colours, natural colours)line (implied lines for movement and depth)space (shading – creating illusion of depth)texture (textures created with a variety of tools, materials, and techniques; patterning)value (gradations of value)to create artwork

Use of techniques, art processes, and experimentation with art forms, such as digital imaging, screen printing or illustration

Application of visual art elements and selection of materials, media and/or technologies, to communicate an idea, belief or viewpoint

Development and application of artistic techniques and processes with:shape (exaggerated proportions; motifs; fonts)colour (colour wheel; tertiary colour)line (lines that create an illusion)space (focal point and one-point perspective; basic facial proportions; horizontal and vertical symmetry)texture (real and simulated)value(highlights; shadows; form)to create artwork

Use of a variety of techniques, art processes and art forms, such as digital imaging, lino printing or stencils to suit purpose

3 resources

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Presentation and reflection of ideas, feelings and opinions in artwork, including consideration of audience and feedback

Presentation and display of artwork to enhance visual appeal/aesthetics

Presentation and reflection of ideas, feelings, beliefs and viewpoints expressed in artwork, including consideration of audience and feedback

Consideration of how to display artwork to enhance visual appeal/aesthetics and meaning

1 resource

Responding

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Appreciation of the role of art from different times and cultures, and consideration of how the artist’s perspective is reflected in the artwork

Responses that identify and describe, using visual art terminology, how visual art elements and techniques are used to communicate meaning and purpose in artwork

Appreciation of diverse interpretations/readings of an artwork by different audiences

Personal responses, using visual art terminology, about how visual art elements, techniques and symbolic meaning communicate ideas and messages; and identifying factors that influence artwork from different social, cultural and historical times

3 resources

Health

Personal, social and community health