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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Target Learning is built on the lands of the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin nation. We, the authors of Target Learning, acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners, original designers, artists and protectors of this wonderful place. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present (including students and teachers), and future. Target Learning encourages teachers to collaborate with elders in their local communities wherever possible.

Welcome to Target Learning

Target Learning is an online and print resource for learning in VCE Visual Communication Design, VCE Art Creative Practice and VCE Art Making & Exhibiting. Find out how Target Learning can help you succeed.

Target Learning VCD | Intermediate Program

Launching in 2026, our comprehensive two-year Visual Communication Design program builds essential skills in design analysis and practice through Target Learning’s proven, sequential approach. Year 9 students acquire foundational skills while exploring design practice and visual language. Year 10 advances by examining how visual communication influences the Australian identity, including the contributions of Indigenous Australian designers.

Each semester presents three focused Areas of Study that reflect the VCE process in the four fields of design practice: messages, objects, environments and interactive experiences. Students use development, documentation, and presentation drawing methods within the VCD Double Diamond Design Process to convey ideas and communicate information in a range of contexts, purposes, and for different audiences.

Fully aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, the program features model answers, student exemplars, and progressive, anchor-linked tasks.

Target Learning VCD inspires independent learners.

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Unwrap your complete learning program for VCD.

Target Learning VCD is an online textbook for Years 11 and 12 Visual Communication Design. It's a complete learning, teaching, knowledge, and skills program for students and teachers at any stage of VCD. Join hundreds of students and teachers in Independent, Catholic and Government High Schools using this flexible, innovative learning method.

"Target Learning is an invaluable resource for our senior school VCD classes. It provides students with easy-to-navigate access to the Key Knowledge and Skills needed. The digital format allows teachers to deliver curriculum more flexibly, and it is constantly updated to reflect the current study design. Thanks to this comprehensive resource, our VCD teachers have confidently approached this year."
Sandra, Teacher - Government School.

"My Year 12s got a lot of value last year from Target Learning VCD & this year's students were outraged that I hadn't renewed the subscription in time for our first class."
Jamie, Teacher - Government School.

Target Learning VCD

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School web compliance

The online textbook Target Learning VCE has been assessed by Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) using version 2024.1 of the ST4S assessment framework.
More information can also be found on the website https://st4s.edu.au/

See, understand and link course concepts.

Target Learning print resources explain VCE terms clearly with large visuals and study design key vocab. Discover a large range of classroom posters with easy-to-recognise icons and Theory Reference Kits for VCE Art Creative Practice and Making & Exhibiting and VCE Visual Communication Design.
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Grade and test knowledge and skills.

Target Learning digital resources include end-of-unit examinations, Unit 3 & 4 trial examinations and assessment rubrics for all the Target Learning VCD assessment tasks.

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Clients include:

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What People say

“In a fast-growing school with a diverse range of learners, Target Learning classroom posters have been a game-changer. The combination of visual representation and concise information has helped me explain abstract and often complicated concepts to students with varied skill levels without them feeling overwhelmed. They’re also great visuals to brighten up your classroom!”

Alexis, Teacher - Loyola College, Melbourne.

"Target Learning is a website that has supported my teaching in Visual Communication Design. The resources are fantastic for both students and teachers alike! Ric Robert’s exam preparation seminar was also an invaluable experience to have with my Year 12s. Even in a remote setting, my students found the session extremely supportive for their exam preparation."

Kat, Teacher - Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Melbourne.

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Our story

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Target Learning began as an online learning resource known as helveticamediuma.com. It specialises in VCE Visual Communication Design, VCE Art Creative Practice, and Making & Exhibiting. Since writing our first course, the resources and support for teachers and students have grown. These include an online textbook, Target Learning VCD, classroom posters illustrating key concepts from the Study Designs, personalised VCE examination revision and teacher planning support.

Launched in 2010, thousands of people have used this online student and teacher support in Victoria and worldwide. Target Learning is designed, researched, written and illustrated by a team of hugely experienced consultants in the visual arts. Our range of contributors is experienced in state-level curriculum writing, subject association, commercial video, print and digital educational publishers, academic authors and resource writers.

Our contributors also practise as teachers in all sectors of secondary schools. They have a depth of experience in all the Visual Arts and Product Design, and Technology subjects. They are committed to ensuring their students achieve their very best, including achieving study scores of 50.

Target Learning began as a Visual Arts resource and support site and is growing to include a more diverse range of subjects as collaboration with expert teachers and assessors continues.

Contributors/ collaborators

Target Learning is indebted to a huge range of supporters, contributors and collaborators. The diversity and depth of the site would not be possible without the professional assistance of many people. Some who provide ongoing support are shown below.
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Justin Coffey

Subject expert Product Design & Technology. High-performing senior Product Design & Technology teacher in the Catholic regional sector

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Janet Irving

Visionary Target Learning VCD 2024. Subject expert Visual Communication Design and Thinking Routines. High-performing senior teacher in the Independent sector.
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Damien Lees

Graphic and Interactive Experience Designer. Visionary Target Learning VCD 2024. Subject expert and curriculum writer for VCD. Teaches senior VCD in the Catholic sector

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Christina Markin

Visionary and co-author Target Learning VCD 2024. Teaches senior VCD in the Catholic Sector

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Ruth Nolan

Subject expert Art Making & Exhibiting, teaches Visual Arts in the Catholic regional Sector

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Richard Roberts

Team Principal at Target Learning. Senior VCD and Visual Arts teacher, author and consultant.

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Dr Ro Roberts

Consultant, Academic, Editor and contributor to 'Decades History' pages

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Rebecca Smith

Editor and subject expert Media and Art Making & Exhibiting. Highly performing teacher.  Learning Designer in the Tertiary sector

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