HSC Workshop: Visual Arts Induction

An essential presentation for students in year 11 beginning the HSC Visual Arts Course in term 4.

This session unpacks the dual role students will play as both artist and critic, offering a clear understanding of what lies ahead- from developing a body of work to preparing for the written exam, with practical advice on how to navigate course content, Case Studies, time management in preparing for school-based assessments and external exams.

This induction equips students and parents with tools to start strong and stay on track throughout the HSC Visual Arts journey.

BYO pens, highlighters, clipboard, no devices, water bottles.

Please note, digital devices are not required for this workshop – please leave them at home.

Discover our HSC Visual Arts Resources.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Sarah Fordham is an artist-educator with thirty years of professional experience. She holds a Bachelor of Art Education and Masters of Cross-Disciplinary Art & Design from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Sarah’s range of teaching expertise extends from primary and secondary to tertiary Visual Arts education. Since 2014, she has been a lecturer in Visual Arts Education at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) - designing and delivering both undergraduate and graduate education programs in Visual Arts for both primary and secondary pre-service teachers in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. In 2022, she was invited by New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) to be part of the Visual Arts teachers advisory panel where she provided ongoing guidance regarding the roll-out of the new 7-10 Visual Arts syllabus. Sarah enjoys connecting with fellow educators and is regularly invited to work with teachers as a curriculum consultant, conference keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and as an artist-in-resident. Drawing on her background as a specialist secondary school Visual Arts teacher, as an Artist Educator at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) and as a practicing artist and designer; Sarah’s focus is in assisting teachers in designing authentic, high-quality programs and resources.

ABOUT THE VENUE:

MARRICKVILLE PAVILION AND LIBRARY is accessible by lift from both the street and ground levels. The venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. There is a hearing loop available.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you book via the order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.

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