Cultural currents – Visual Arts, Stage 5
In this unit, students respond to the theme of ‘cultural currents’ to make and interpret artworks informed by cultural exchange.
Syllabus
Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2024) NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024.
In this sample unit, students:
- respond to the theme of ‘cultural currents’ to create artworks that transcend cultural boundaries and celebrate multiculturalism in Australia
- investigate how traditional Chinese practices and conventions have evolved and influenced the practice of contemporary Australian artists who represent social and cultural perspectives in their work
- work with 2D and ceramic forms to explore how, over time, cultural exchange has influenced enduring art making practices and shaped artistic expression.
This unit is accompanied by a sample assessment task, student-facing slide presentation resources, and a text resource.
Related video resource
Interview with artist Casey Chen – videos (staff only) in English and Mandarin (these resources are also included in the 'Slide deck – Cultural currents' document).