A major event in the annual school calendar, Top Arts: VCE 2008 completed by young student artists as part of their assessment for VCE Art and Studio Arts.

VCE Art requires students to complete a body of works that involves a broad and innovative investigation and the progressive realisation and resolution of ideas, directions and individual concepts, either in an exploratory folio or through one or more visual solutions. VCE Studio Arts requires students to complete a design process that defines an area of exploration in a work brief and the production of a cohesive folio of finished works of art.

This exhibition highlights the NGV’s strong commitment and support of contemporary art, arts education and showcases the ideas and attitudes of young people. From an initial selection of over 2000 applications and through a rigorous selection process and short listing procedure it is anticipated approximately 60 students are represented in the exhibition with a diversity of media including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, short film and an installation.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Introductory Talk
VCE
Mon — Fri, 10am, 11am, 12noon & 1pm
(9.15am by arrangement)
A opportunity for students to gain an insight into the outstanding work of their peers. The talk will highlight the support and development material of selected students who have successfully demonstrated their understanding of the requirements of the Study Designs for Art and Studio Arts. Includes viewing of folios.
Cost $6
Venue NGV International for lectures and folio viewing.
Additional time required to view the exhibition at NGV Australia.

View Support and Development material
Mon–Fri, 3.30pm, 4pm & 4.30pm
A opportunity to view exhibitor’s visual diaries, sketchbooks, folios, and reference material to inspire, strengthen and reflect on current student’s creative ideas.
Cost $3 (30 min)

Collection Connections
VCE
Combine your visit to the exhibition with an additional tour. Focus on the specific Art and/or Studio Arts Study Design units on a tour of the NGV Collections.

Exhibition Connections
VCE
Intensive VCE students focus programs including lectures and exhibition viewing.

Top Arts and John Brack
Wed 6 May, 9.45am–3.30pm
Cost $15

Top Arts and Light Years :Photography and space
Thu 14 May, 9.45–3.30pm
Cost $12

Top Arts and 2009 Cicely & Colin Rigg Contemporary Design Award
Tue 19 May, 9.45am–3.30pm
Cost $12

Top Arts and Persuasion
(Fashion)
Mon 25 May, 9.45am–3.30pm
Cost $12

Art Raves
VCE
Meet a Top Arts exhibitor and discuss the processes involved in successfully completing VCE Art or Studio Arts. View visual diaries, support and developmental materials of Top Arts students.

Art
Mon 1 Jun, 12.30–3.30pm
Thu 4 Jun, 9.30am–12.30pm

Studio Arts
Mon 1 Jun, 12.30–3.30pm
Thu 4 Jun, 12.30–3.30pm
Cost $12

 

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

VCE Art and Studio Arts —
Top Arts and John Brack
Fri 1 May, 9.30am–3.30pm
Share ideas and teaching strategies with best practice teachers and industry experts. The State Reviewers will present on approaches to the VCE Art and Studio Arts study designs and make reference to the exam requirements. Selected exhibitors will focus on their approach and methods for success. Includes a special introduction to the John Brack exhibition, viewing and refreshments.
Cost $99 (all inclusive)