Year 10 Students Showcase Artistic Talents

Last semester, Mr Pagano asked the students in his Year 10 class to complete a series of artworks using various techniques, including practices in mosaic and charcoal art.

The first part of the term focused on charcoal drawing, where students created a series of expressive portrait artworks. They learned how to plan and sketch their ideas, experimenting with shading, blending, and tonal contrast to bring their portraits to life. Throughout the process, students reflected on their progress and documented their artistic development in their visual art journals.

In the second half of the semester, students were introduced to the vibrant and hands-on world of mosaic art. Drawing inspiration from both traditional and contemporary styles, they designed and constructed their own mosaics. This involved learning how to cut, arrange, glue, and grout tiles to create colourful and textured compositions.

The works of Carlo, Hugo, Max, Aiden, and Ayden were entered into the Royal Melbourne Show Art and Craft Competition. The work was well received by the judges; feedback highlighted the students’ strong technique, creativity, and originality.

In the Open Mosaic category, Carlo was awarded 3rd place. Two students placed in the Schools and Youth Drawing category: Hugo received a Highly Commended, and Aiden achieved 2nd place.

These works not only enhanced students’ technical skills but also nurtured their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and self-reflection—essential qualities for any aspiring artist.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and imagination our students have shown, and we look forward to seeing their continued growth in the arts.