By Mr John Hodder, Curriculum Leader

Celebrating Visual Arts at Assumption College

Year 9 Art Murals

Each year, Assumption College is graced with new and vibrant artworks that breathe life into our campus. These creative expressions can be found adorning walls, fences, doors, and stairwells, transforming everyday spaces into inspiring visual experiences.

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Year 9 Art students from Semester 2 last year, who have outdone themselves by adding an impressive 26 new murals around the College—the largest number yet! These talented students were tasked with using their graphic design skills to create artworks that reflect various aspects of College life, ensuring each piece was thoughtfully designed for its specific location.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Cullen, each design was meticulously reviewed and refined, receiving final approval and revisions from Mrs. Hammond. This allowed students to meet the design brief of enriching the College's narrative through their art. Last year, some students faced an additional challenge, working in groups of up to four to develop cohesive themes for their murals. This collaborative effort not only fostered teamwork but also resulted in stunning, unified artworks that will remain on display for five years or more, evolving as our Year 9 students graduate and move on.

We are immensely proud of the creativity and dedication shown by our students. We would particularly like to thank the incredible effort of Mrs Cullen for her leadership of this project, and Mr. McCosker for his work in installing the murals. The efforts of all involved have significantly enhanced our College grounds, and we look forward to enjoying their work each day. Thank you for your contributions to making Assumption College a more beautiful and inspiring place for all.

David Wells Studio Day

On Wednesday, 12th of February 2025, our Senior Art students had the unique opportunity to participate in a half-day portrait workshop led by the esteemed portrait artist and art teacher, David Wells.

During this immersive workshop, students were guided through the intricate process of creating their own individual pastel portraits from photographs of their choice. Under David's expert guidance, they explored various techniques, including expression, detail, layering, and achieving likeness. This hands-on experience not only allowed students to develop their skills but also inspired them to further refine their artistic abilities throughout their studies.

The incredible results of their hard work and creativity are currently on proud display in the staff room, showcasing the remarkable talent and dedication of our Senior Art students. We are immensely grateful to David Wells for sharing his expertise and passion for portraiture with our students, and we look forward to seeing how this experience will influence their future artistic endeavours.

Thank you to everyone involved for making this workshop a resounding success, in particularly the leadership of Mrs. Cullen, and for the continuing enrichment of our vibrant artistic community at Assumption College.