Student Success + Teacher Support

Extensively updated and revised to provide clear and detailed support for the new syllabus

All new case studies of contemporary Queensland artists

Immersive learning experiences in the digital resources

Even more guidance and support for the four key processes of inquiry learning (developing, researching, resolving and reflecting on an artwork), and other assessments.

All syllabus requirements are clearly addressed, and new content and case studies provide a variety of options for covering the revised syllabus.
Extensively revised introductory overview chapters outlining the key skills and structure of the course are now included in the digital textbook to provide a valuable reference for students to use throughout their study of QCE Visual Art.
Key syllabus terminology is defined in the glossary and in margin definitions throughout the text.

New case studies provide compelling sources for students as they explore Art as Lens, Art as Code, Art as Knowledge, and Art as Alternate.
Contemporary local artists and recent artworks, including numerous First Nations artists among many other diverse perspectives, illustrate the diversity of 21st century art and practices and provide a comprehensive overview of Queensland contemporary art. These diverse case studies detail how the artists use their art to view the world, to explore a narrative and to communicate to their audiences.
New graphic organisers in every case study help students interpret and understand the inter-relationships between the four contexts (contemporary, personal, cultural, and formal).
Sample student responses to the case studies use imagery and artist statements to demonstrate how students might apply the four contexts and inquiry learning in their own work.

Clear instructions and guidance for all aspects of the course are well referenced and easy to locate in the digital overview and assessment advice chapters and include advice and model examples on how to conduct research, how to organise and respond to stimulus material, and how to approach inquiry activities.
A particular focus is given to the key characteristics of a resolved artwork identified in the revised syllabus to help both teachers and students better understand what is required. These characteristics are explained and explored in this new edition, along with examples of how to annotate a resolved artwork.
All new examples of recent student artwork will visually inspire current students and set a standard of work they should be aiming for.

New multimodal, interactive case studies embed audio-visual or performance artworks to provide an immersive learning experience.
A wide range of additional videos provide rich support for the content and case studies in the print text to support and extend student understanding of art and practice.
Additional activities and images include selected artworks that illustrate the reverse chronology.

Our highly experienced author team have a thorough understanding of the new Queensland Visual Arts syllabus. All authors are full-time practising teachers with experience in curriculum development and exposure to the wider world of art which has enabled them to creatively unpack the syllabus and bring the study of Visual Art to life.
This resource is particularly useful for teachers who are recent graduates or new to teaching Visual Art, as it deciphers the language/ terminology / processes / assessment and provides practical information on interpreting the syllabus and how to approach each assessment task, including the external assessment.
Additional downloadable teacher support materials are provided at no extra cost and include teacher guidance and advocacy documents, additional activities, posters and PowerPoint presentations.
Quotes from graduate students that highlight the 21st century skills they learned through studying Visual Art will help teachers to demonstrate the cross-curricular learning and critical thinking skills developed through undertaking this course.

Greater support for Visual Art teachers