Visual art students have been working hard in preparation for their mid-year assessments and progress reviews. Our teaching and learning focus this term has focused on the explicit teaching of visual literacy to increase awareness and understanding of art language in the delivery of our programs.

Excursions to Mona, gallery crawls, photography field trips and student engagement in community arts festivals such as Dark Mofo were all highlights of a packed Term 2 program. Due to popular demand more opt-in life drawing sessions are planned for next term.

‘Pop up’ shows continue at intervals to brighten up the corridors. This term displays included work by level 2 and level 3 photography students. The cyanotypes experiments with UV light on photo-sensitive paper and visual responses to the design elements project were both well received. Look out for upcoming displays of ceramics mixed-media, printmaking and digital art and media.

The installation of a major artwork in the main stairwell was an exciting start to the term. Commissioned by ex-Rosny student Isaie Alloin the triptych, a three-panelled painting depicts the view from Rosny to Kangaroo Bay and surrounding environment in the morning light. The painting was designed specifically for the space and is a stunning addition to the Rosny art collection.

An exciting opportunity for several of our year 12 Art Studio Practice and Art Production students has been an invitation to participate in the Co-Lab project which is part of the Beaker Street Art and Science festival. This is an initiative that pairs students with early-career scientists to inspire new artworks based on scientific concepts and ideas. The final works will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery TMAG as part of the Beaker Street Festival from August 5 – 14.

Community engagement and partnership with the Clarence council will provide further opportunities for our art students to engage with professional artists in the planning and development of the upcoming skate park art project.

The term 3 calendar promises to be just as packed with more artistic opportunities and challenges for our students.