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Art, learning and creative practice.
For educators, art students and artists, Understanding Art brings together visual literacy, SEEU™ learning, artist support and ideas for seeing more deeply.
Angela McCormack, Director, Understanding Art
“She strengthens team culture, supports colleagues in developing their own artistic and pedagogical capabilities, and leads with generosity, clarity, and creativity.”
Paul Easton
Principal,
St Joseph's College, Coomera
“I look back now and genuinely believe I wouldn’t be where I am without the lessons that Angela shared with me.”
Ben Carroll
Sales Agent, Harcourts
Former student, Iona College
“Her passion for Visual Arts education was evident in her approach to teaching and in the positive learning environments she created.”
“Angela was a valued member of the teaching team and a pleasure to work with. Her contribution to the National School of Education was greatly appreciated, and she leaves a positive legacy through the many students she supported and mentored during her time with the University.”
Associate Professor Tracey Sanders (SFHEA)
State Head/National Staffing Coordinator
National School of Education (Qld)
Australian Catholic University
A simple framework for understanding art, design and visual culture.
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School Consultancy Services
Direct support for primary and secondary schools including visual literacy training, curriculum development, and strategic leadership mentorship.
How it works
1. Book a free 20-minute call to talk through your school's priorities.
2. Receive a written proposal within two business days, covering scope, timing and cost.
3. I deliver the workshop or consultancy at your school or online, then follow up with your team.
Providing expert guidance for educational settings
Tailored Professional Learning & Curriculum Resources
SEEU™ Visual Literacy for Schools
A half-day professional learning workshop introducing the SEEU™ filters, with practical classroom examples and curriculum consultation tailored to your school. From $1,800 per half-day (GST not applicable), with a detailed quotation within two business days.
Creative Leadership & Strategy
Evidence of Thinking Record
A practical record for capturing observations, interpretations and the visual evidence behind students’ thinking.
Years 5–6 · Visual Arts · Australian Curriculum v9.0
Download the free Evidence of Thinking Record (PDF)
Recent writing
The Teacher Standards are being reviewed. Visual thinking cannot remain implicit.
September 2026. Making visual thinking visible in teacher standards and classroom practice.
AI use alone is not the problem. Unexamined output is.
September 2026. Assessment, visual literacy and evidence of students’ thinking.
The practising artist
Teaching people to look closely starts with my own practice. My series First Snow in Paris is now available as framed canvases. Hand-signed Collector's Editions coming soon.
