2023 | ISSUE 11 | SJC Newsletter

Westcourt Art Display

In the foyer of the Pat Bourke Gallery at the Edmund Rice Campus sits a showcase of last semester’s work from the design subjects at Westcourt. The display features work from year 9 students Archie Tatterson, Tyler Levy, Zac Miller, Sam Waight, Aidan Warburton, Flynn Van Der Chys, Lachlan Sears, Lucas De Stefano, Charlie Marshall, Henry Howard and Liam Marshall, of their lasercut architectural models and handmade hoodies.

The works are a project from the following subjects:

THE DESIGN STUDIO PROJECT

In this subject, Year 9 students were given the opportunity to design their own streetwear logo to be hand printed onto a handmade hoodie.

Using Adobe Illustrator, students digitally designed their logo which was then screen printed with ink onto the fabric. The parts of the hoodie were cut using a pattern and students sewed together their garment with sewing techniques such as straight and overlocking stitching. Ribbing and seams were the final touches to completing this task, which are now functional and wearable garments.

Needlecraft is one of the Five Original Industrial Arts and is still a valuable skill used in many industries today. This subject will build foundational skills in the use of Adobe programs as well as some manual skills used in VCE Visual Communication. Interest in this area can lead to tertiary education and careers in fashion and design (such as dressmaker, tailor, fashion designer, shoemaker) and interior and product design (bookbinder, draper, parachute rigger, sailmaker, upholsterer).

THE GRAND DESIGNS

Do you dream about designing the perfect home to one day live in? This project is for you! In The Grand Design you will explore the world of architecture and spatial design.

Hearing from professionals in the industry such as architects and builders, students will learn about the process of designing and constructing the perfect home which includes interior design, landscape design and budgeting.

Students have the opportunity to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to develop plans and laser cut a 1:100 scale model of their own Grand Design. This subject provides students with valuable technical skills that will help them in VCE Visual Communication Design and Design Technology as well as in the VCE Vocational Major.

The display is there for all to see and this is a great opportunity for year 8 students who are thinking about subject selections and what Westcourt has to offer.

Laura Martin
Visual Arts Technician