The wide and wonderful world beyond the gates of OLMC is a vital source of creativity, empathy building, and experiential learning.
This year across our Design, Arts, and Technologies (DAT) subjects, we’ve been fortunate to use Melbourne itself as our classroom, exploring its cultural institutions and vibrant urban spaces to enrich our learning.
In Year 10 Media, students begin with a visit to the Heide Museum of Modern Art’s sculpture park, where they apply their knowledge of photographic composition and experiment with the collage style of David Hockney. In Year 11, we ventured into the CBD for “The Human City” project, aiming to capture the life and energy of Melbourne beyond the usual landmark shots.
Creative Arts students in Years 11 and 12 visit the NGV International and the Ian Potter Centre to engage with world-class collections. They attend the Top Arts exhibition and take part in critical discussions that examine artworks through personal, structural, and cultural lenses. Year 11 students also step into the role of gallery experts, presenting their chosen works to peers in the salon space.
As part of their Design Brief, Year 11 Food Studies students head to the local Woolworths to budget and purchase ingredients for their individual cooking tasks. This hands-on activity encourages creativity in meal planning while working within a limited budget.
VCE Visual Communication Design and Media students also spend an afternoon at Melbourne Museum’s Top Designs exhibition. This experience offers a valuable glimpse into exemplary student work as well as the Design Plans and Media Production Plans.
How lucky are we at OLMC to have Melbourne as our extended classroom!
Mark Jenkinson
Design, Art & Technology Learning Leader
