Visual Arts

Students work in an atmosphere that challenges and develops personal expression and nurtures creativity. All students receive a thorough grounding in the techniques of drawing, ceramics, painting and printmaking until the end of Year 8. After Year 8, the curriculum provides more choice. Students are able to pursue specific areas of study in depth or they may choose to develop an interest in different subject areas.

Areas of study include full year units in Architecture, Drawing, Glass, Multimedia, Photography and Sculpture. The full year units provide a broad range of experiences and a sound basis for those intending to select Art, Studio Arts and Visual Communication and Design in Years 11 and 12.

In addition to classroom studies, students can participate in Photography Club and Life Drawing as part of the co-curricular program. Westbourne presents several exhibitions that highlight the diversity and creative nature of work undertaken by students. These include the Photography Club, Life Drawing, Post Card and Annual Visual Arts Exhibitions.