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පැකන්හැම් ද්විතීයික විද්යාලයේ දී, අපගේ ගතික ක්රීඩා වැඩසටහන හරහා ශාරීරික ක්රියාකාරකම් සඳහා ආශාවක් ඇති කිරීමට සහ සෞඛ්ය සම්පන්න ජීවන රටාවක් ප්රවර්ධනය කිරීමට අපි කැපවී සිටිමු. අපගේ සිසුන්ට ඔවුන්ගේ කුසලතා වර්ධනය කර ගැනීමට, කණ්ඩායමක් ලෙස වැඩ කිරීමට සහ තරඟය තුළ සහ ඉන් පිටත ක්රීඩාශීලීත්වය පෙන්වීමට දිරිගන්වනු ලැබේ. අපි වසර පුරා පුළුල් පරාසයක ක්රීඩා අවස්ථා පිරිනමන්නෙමු, ඒවා අතර:
At Pakenham Secondary College, Visual Arts and Design give students the opportunity to explore creativity, build practical skills and express ideas visually.
Students are encouraged to experiment, take creative risks and develop their own artistic voice. Our programs are hands-on, engaging and connected to real-world creative industries, supporting students to build skills in communication, problem-solving and creative thinking.
For many students, Visual Arts also provides a positive creative outlet where they can explore interests, build confidence and enjoy the process of making and creating.
Studying Visual Arts can lead to a wide range of future pathways across design, media, marketing, architecture, digital technologies and other creative industries.
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A rich and supportive Arts Program
Across Years 7-12, students can choose from a broad range of visual arts and design subjects, including:
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Visual Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking)
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Digital Art and Design
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Photography
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Visual Communication Design (VCE)
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Art Making and Exhibiting (VCE)
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Creative and design-based technologies
Students are supported through gallery visits, artist workshops, exhibitions and opportunities to showcase their work to the wider community. These experiences help students build confidence, strengthen presentation skills and understand how creative work connects with audiences and communities.
Students in Years 7 and 8 can explore creative interests through our Passion Projects program, including:
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Ceramics and
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Photography
This hands-on program allows students to develop skills, try new things and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Parents can find out more here:
Passion Projects (Years 7-8)
Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Program
A key strength of our program is our ongoing partnership with Indigenous artist Sam Richards, a proud Wurundjeri and Dja Dja Wurrung artist.
Sam works with students across Years 7–12, sharing cultural knowledge and contemporary Indigenous art practices. Students create works inspired by Dreaming stories, Country and local landscapes, including weaving, sculpture, painting and mosaic installations displayed around the College.
Through this program, students:
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Learn about Indigenous art practices and symbolism
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Create artworks connected to storytelling and Country
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Work with a practising contemporary artist
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Contribute to artworks displayed within the College
Year 7-8 Art
Students explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking and digital art while learning how artists communicate ideas through visual language.
They study artworks from different cultures and time periods and begin developing confidence in their own creative expression. Across both years, students are encouraged to experiment, take risks and enjoy making art in a supportive environment.
Year 9-10 Art
Students build on their skills through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media.
They develop ideas through experimentation, visual journals, artist research and the creation of finished artworks. Students also participate in gallery visits, workshops and the College Art and Technology Exhibition.
This subject encourages creativity, independence and confidence in developing personal artistic ideas.
Year 9-10 Digital Art and Design
Students combine drawing skills with digital tools to explore contemporary design.
They work with animation, illustration, typography, branding and design thinking using industry software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate and SketchUp, as well as emerging technologies.
Students learn how designers communicate ideas across advertising, media, gaming and product design.
Year 9-10 Photography
Students learn to capture and create strong visual images using professional camera equipment and editing software.
They explore lighting, composition, portraiture, visual storytelling and Photoshop editing while developing a photography folio.
This subject supports pathways into photography, media, journalism and creative industries.
VCE Pathways
VCE Art Making and Exhibiting
Students explore how artworks are made and how they are presented to audiences.
They develop their own artistic practice through hands-on making and inquiry-based learning. A key focus is visiting galleries and exhibitions to understand how artworks are curated and displayed.
Students study artists from local, national and international contexts.
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Fine arts and contemporary practice
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Illustration and creative industries
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Gallery and museum work
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Arts education and community arts
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Curatorial and exhibition practice
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Photography and visual storytelling
VCE Visual Communication Design
Students learn how visual language is used to communicate ideas and solve design problems.
They create designs using both hand-drawn and digital methods across branding, environments, products and interactive media. Students also consider sustainability, ethics and cultural awareness in their work.
Through critique and discussion, students build confidence in presenting and refining ideas.
Pathways include:
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Graphic design and branding
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Advertising and marketing
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Animation and digital media
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Architecture and interior design
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Web and app design
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Game and interactive design
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Industrial and product design
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Illustration and concept art
Exhibitions and Real-World Experiences
Students showcase their work through:
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The Pakenham Secondary College Art and Technology Exhibitions
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Classroom and gallery displays
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Excursions to galleries and ACMI
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Artist talks and workshops
These experiences help students build confidence and understand how creative work connects with real audiences.
Why study Visual Arts?
Our Visual Arts program gives students the opportunity to be creative in a supportive environment while developing practical and transferable skills.
Through Visual Arts, students:
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Build creativity and confidence
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Develop practical and digital skills
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Learn from practising artists and designers
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Express ideas visually and meaningfully
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Strengthen communication and problem-solving skills
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Explore identity, culture and storytelling
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Enjoy a creative outlet that supports wellbeing
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Prepare for future pathways in creative industries
The value of Visual Arts
Visual Arts at Pakenham Secondary College is about more than creating artworks. It is about developing creative thinkers, confident communicators and problem-solvers while giving students space to explore ideas, build confidence and enjoy the process of making and designing.