BHS Publications

Catbuster: Art 1995-1999 By Clare Gervasoni and Susan Paterson Macmillan Education Australia This book was an important resource for VCE art students and teachers The authors have made a conscious decision to use Australian artists, artwork and articles throughout the book for ease of student access to original material. Many of the artworks are reproduced in full colour on the inside and outside of the book cover. The main features of the book are: An introduction to VCE Art that explains the Work Requirements, the CATs, artforms and the Study Design Advice on choosing CAT topics A guide to analysing and comparing artworks An exploration of the development process, using examples of artwork and articles to illustrate the ways in which artist work. Advice on folio preparation, presentation and submission A guide to planning and writing essays, which includes practice exam questions A section on artists as role models. Five artists discuss their techniques and influences and show how the development process is part of their creative work A detailed summary of Australian art before and after 1959 A section with hints from teachers on how best to prepare for the CATs Definitions of key art terms