Australian Art Education Vol. 32, Special Edition, 2009

How should the creative object be represented in the Visual Arts in the Australian Curriculum?
Kerry Thomas, School of Art History and Art Education College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales

Abstract

This paper briefly examines selected key concepts about the creative object that should be central to any discussion about the framing of the Visual Arts in the learning area of the Arts within the proposed Australian Curriculum. Given the significant value placed on the new, novel, innovative, and the need for what is produced to be intelligible to the field in the visual arts, it is timely that this discussion takes place. Concepts include creative expression, talent, the creative process and problem solving, the creative disposition, discipline and creative practice. This paper also notes the emergence of alternative discourses within these key concepts that have arisen over time. The discussion concludes with some brief thoughts on the possible implications for the Visual Arts in the Australian Curriculum.

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