VCE Art Making and Exhibiting Westwood | Kawakubo
Levels VCE

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
NGV International

Discover how ideas and themes are presented in a major NGV exhibition. In this educator-led program for VCE Art Making and Exhibiting students, analyse and discuss some of the curatorial considerations, exhibition design ethos, and conservation methods involved in preparing and presenting Westwood|Kawakubo. This illustrated introduction to the exhibition will be presented in the NGV Learn studio/theatre prior to students viewing the exhibition and will include discussion of the curatorial rationale, exhibition design considerations as well as the conservation of a range of materials including works on paper and garments using a variety of fabrics.

This program aligns with VCE Art Making and Exhibiting Learning Outcomes:

• Unit 2: Understand, develop and resolve, Area of Study 1, Outcome 1
• Unit 3: Collect, extend and connect, Area of Study 3, Outcome 3
• Unit 4: Consolidate, present and conserve, Area of Study 3, Outcome 3

Learning objectives:

• Identify and discuss the curatorial considerations in Westwood|Kawakubo.
• Investigate, identify and evaluate the methods used and considerations involved in the presentation, conservation and care of specific artworks
• Examine the exhibition design, including the integration of works from the NGV Collection, and consider how this shapes the audience’s experience.

Duration: 45 mins plus self-guided time in the exhibition
Cost: $25 per student

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