Studio arts vs. V.C.D?

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Some questions to those who undertook both subjects:

1. Which did you find more time consuming? Why?
2. Which did you score better on? Why?
3. Why did you undertake these subjects?


I'm having a hard time deciding whether to do Studio arts or Visual communication & design for yr 12 VCE. I like both subjects but I can only pick one - the most important factor for me to consider is which is more time consuming throughout the year and pre-exam period?


Thanks!

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I did Studio Arts in 2012 and VCD in 2013.

1. Which did you find more time consuming? Why?

For me it was about the same amount of time for each subject. Studio Arts had 2 folios whereas VCD had 1 big folio but also had SACs so the amount of work is basically the same.

2. Which did you score better on? Why?

VCD, but I'd say this was because I had the experience of Studio Arts the previous year.

3. Why did you undertake these subjects?

-For fun!
-To balance out the more academic subjects I took.
-Because the other subjects offered at my school sounded boring.

I liked how Studio Arts is quite self-directed and allows you to create artwork that expresses emotions and meaning. It can be a very therapeutic subject if you choose a meaningful theme. The questions in the exam are written like a humanities subject requiring short to mid essay-like answers, although they weren't very relevant to what I learnt during the year.

VCD folio seemed to have more of a focus on technical knowledge. I found it wasn't as flexible but I liked finding ways to be creative through responses to the brief. Some parts, like technical drawing, were a bit boring but at least they have a right or wrong answer so it's easier to study for. The exam has questions with rendering, technical drawing, designing, and very short written questions. I thought the exam for VCD was actually kind of fun and very relevant.


They're both great subjects, have about equal time commitment, and require the same effort just in different ways.