Canning Vale College
Visual Art Extension Program
About the Program
The Canning Vale College Visual Arts Extension Program is a school based
specialist program designed to support and extend students talented in the
Visual Arts. In this program students are introduced to a range of art
techniques and opportunities that are not available in regular art
class. Students learn to develop and extend their skills in practical art making
through a range of traditional and contemporary techniques.
Students are given the opportunity to enter their artwork into some of the
States most recognised high school art competitions as well as many local
community exhibitions. Students visit different exhibitions in Perth, to see
Australian and International Artists’ work. The program gives students the
opportunity to work with local practicing artists, to give them insight as to how
artists plan, create and display their artwork in the real world.
Art Classes
The extension program is delivered in two parts. Students have
two sessions during regular college times and one session after
school on a Wednesday from 3.15-4.45pm. After school sessions
are tutored by professional local artists.
Students working on large scale
artworks with professional painting
artist
in after school art
This provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves
in practical activities requiring studio specialisation. It also
provides students with opportunities to work with experienced
artists and expert instruction, which enable extension and a depth
of study to be undertaken.
Program Objectives
 To develop knowledge, understandings, perceptions, creative
thinking, problem solving and practical skills in the Visual Arts.
 Provide a range of traditional and contemporary skill instruction,
including knowledge from visiting professional artists and tutors.
 Provide opportunity for gallery visits and other excursions or
camps.
 Provide opportunity for displays and formal exhibition of student
work.
 Provide opportunity to be involved in community art projects.
Students creating technical clay
sculptures in after school art.
Canning Vale College ABN: 84 260 040 534 | 26 Dumbarton Road, Canning Vale WA 6155 T: 08 9334 9000 F: 08 9334 9099 www.CVC.wa.edu.au
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to attend the aptitude test. The aptitude
tests and assessment of visual arts skills will involve a session of
structured art making and art interpretation activities. This enables
applicants to demonstrate their creative skills and abilities within a safe
and supportive group environment. Based on these tests, students will
then be contacted for portfolio interview with their parent. Students will
need to bring a portfolio of their best artwork to be reviewed.
Thereafter, successful applicants will be contacted.
Self Portrait by Kelly Law
Tips for Applicants
Keep a visual diary documenting your artwork, this should include drawings from real life objects
eg., fruit, bottles, toys. Practice drawing techniques using a variety of different media eg. pencil,
charcoal and pastel and paint. Collect a variety of artworks for the folio interview process eg.
paintings, sculpture and photos of works in progress, teacher recommendations and certificates.
Cost
The cost of the program for Year 7 is $135, payable at the commencement of the new school year.
As this is a selective program the costs are compulsory to cover art supplies, consumables and art
tutors.
Past Achievements
Last year was a big year for The Arts at CVC. We successfully entered a
multitude of competitions and community events showing off our students’
artistic talents and achievements to the public. Students work was
exhibited in events such as Hyper Vision, Darlington, The Young Originals
to name a few. One talented student’s work will be on permanent display
as part of the children’s ward in the new Fiona Stanley Hospital, quite an
achievement!
Above: Cassidy Beanland - Winning
artwork on permanent display at Fiona
Stanley Hospital
Left: Completed Sport Urban Art Mural
for the Gosnells Community.
Earlier last year students were part of an Urban Art Workshop.
They collaborated with a
professional urban artist and learnt spray painting techniques. Students designed and painted a
large scale sport themed mural on the back of the school gym, a lot of hard work and an excellent
result! Students were acknowledged for their urban artwork in the local newspaper.
Art Extension students were then commissioned to design and paint a mural for the local Goodstart
Early Learning Centre on Bateman Road. This was a massive commendation and achievement for all
students involved, and the result significantly impressed the staff and children of the day care
centre.
Each year we look forward to engaging students in the very best of art opportunities and
experiences. This program is designed to support young artists to grow and develop their own
artistic abilities and creative thinking.
For information about this program please call the Program Coordinator on 9334 9020
or email [email protected]
If you are interested in joining the Visual Art Extension Program for 2016, please
complete and return the attached Application Form no later than Friday, 8 May 2015.
Canning Vale College
Visual Art Extension Program Application Form
This program is only available to those students who meet the criteria for local intake
boundary enrolment : http://cvc.wa.edu.au/how-to-enrol.html
Student First Name:_______________________
Parent First Name:_____________________
Student Surname: ________________________
Parent Surname: ______________________
Gender:
 Male
 Female
Address:_____________________________
Birth Date:___________________
____________________________________
Phone:______________________
Postcode:___________
Mobile:______________________
Email:_________________________
Current Primary School ____________________
Commencing Year 7 at CVC in 20_________
How did you learn about the Visual Art Extension Program @ CVC?
 Advertisement  Primary School  Friends  Other
Application Requirements:
 Most recent School Report
 Most recent NAPLAN Report
 Any additional evidence that demonstrates artistic ability, work ethic and behaviour
Please return this form to Canning Vale College, 26 Dumbarton Road, Canning Vale WA
6155 no later than Friday, 8 May 2015. You will be notified of the testing dates in due course.
or
Fax to: (08) 9334 9099 or Email to [email protected]
Phone: (08) 9334 9000
Canning Vale College ABN: 84 260 040 534 | 26 Dumbarton Road, Canning Vale WA 6155 T: 08 9334 9000 F: 08 9334 9099 www.CVC.wa.edu.au