Not-That-Bright said:
? you're doing the hsc to pander for marks... if u want to make 'stunning artwork' that perhaps doesn't fit into the hsc majorwork paradigm u should do it with ur free time.
I guess you're right.
*adds another thing to the list of "things wrong to the HSC" that already spans 46 pages!*
I just feel our teacher too often compromises artistic integrity in attempts to get more marks. Example: a friend has done a large series (of around 14 i think) of canvas paintings that are just superb. If she'd entered about 9 of them (those which are more resolved, slightly more detail etc.) she'd have an amazing body of work, showcasing a wide range of ideas and material, all of stunning quality.
Our teacher suggested she grab two other pieces, wrap them in bubblewrap, enter the whole as an installation artwork, attach a "to mr XX, curator of YY" to then make comments on the artworld. Because she thought this would get her more marks. The entire warmth of her collection was lost with these two very jarring pieces wrapped in bubblewrap, making an obviously very forced comment on the artworld.
I may sound a bit whiney, but I (and the rest of the class) thought it was such a silly idea that truly killed the warming and bright atmosphere surrounding her body of work.
This is one example of about five or six where her decisions have led to a stronger, but very much more forced, "comment" on something that has compromised artistry/aesthetics. Because she feels that a comment is more important than having a strong body of work.
Admittedly, coming to assessment time, she completely changes her mind - giving marks to those whose body looks good rather than those who have more conceptual strength. Another reason I don't like her: can't make up her bloody mind!
I'd love to see them all set up as a proper installation. Perhaps when you exhibit your works at school or somewhere you can take along a camera and get a shot of it all set up. 
