Visual Communication – Draw, Design, and Discover!

Visual Arts

Year 9

Elective

Visual & Performing Arts Elective

This subject focuses on drawing and designing, exploring how social and cultural events have influenced designers throughout history. Students engage in creative and hands-on activities that develop skills in freehand, instrumental, and digital drawing and design. The subject covers design applications across multiple industries including graphic design, advertising, interior design, architecture, and product design, while examining how design responds to cultural trends and contemporary issues.

Content/skills The main programs and skills that are taught:

  • Freehand drawing – Expressive sketching and observational drawing techniques
  • Instrumental drawing – Precise technical drawing methods and tools
  • Digital design – Adobe Creative Suite for bringing ideas to life on screen
  • 3D model making – Prototyping and three-dimensional design development
  • Design analysis – Evaluating real-world visual communication and design solutions
  • Cultural context – Understanding how culture and historical events influence design choices

Selection advice

This elective subject would suit students who enjoy drawing or wish to develop design and drawing capabilities.

Links to further pathways

This subject provides foundation skills for senior Visual Communication Design and VCE Art subjects. Students develop transferable skills applicable to creative industries including graphic design, advertising, architecture, interior design, and product development careers.