Angela McCormack
Director, Understanding Art | Visual Literacy Specialist | Curriculum & Assessment Consultant | Author | Creator of the SEEU™ Method
Angela McCormack is an Australian educator, Visual Arts curriculum specialist, writer and creative consultant with more than 25 years of experience in Art education.
Her experience spans classroom teaching, curriculum design, teacher education, academic lecturing, educational publishing, arts advocacy and creative consultancy. Angela has worked across primary, secondary and tertiary education and has advised organisations including QCAA, AITSL, QAGOMA and Cambridge University Press on Visual Arts curriculum, assessment and teaching.
Through Understanding Art, she brings together expertise in visual literacy, contemporary culture, art, education, storytelling and creative practice to help audiences engage more deeply with art, identity and the visual world around them.
The platform combines thoughtful writing, cultural commentary, educational resources, workshops, consultancy and creative projects designed to make artworks more accessible, meaningful and relevant to contemporary life.
What I Do
Professional Learning for Educators - Middle Leadership, Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching & Learning Professional Development and Coaching.
The SEEU™ Method - A practical framework for analysing artworks, media and visual culture.
Understanding Art Newsletter & Journal - Monthly essays exploring art, culture and the visual world.
Art Advisory & Creative Consultancy - Helping individuals, educators and organisations engage more confidently with visual culture.
Artist - Limited edition photographic works exploring travel, architecture and contemporary visual culture.
Understanding Art exists to help people slow down, look closely and think critically about the images that shape our world.
Through The SEEU™ Method, Angela teaches audiences how to observe carefully, question confidently and construct informed interpretations using evidence.
my mission
Art is a universal language and deserves more respect than it currently recieves. My aim is to make sense of art - to demystify it and make it more meaningful and relatable through explicit education, storytelling and visual literacy.
Understanding Art Services
LEARN
Professional Development - for Educators (Primary & Secondary)
Art Education - for Artists & Art Students
Property Styling & Art Collecting Consultation - for Everyone
When there's so much to understand...ask me!
For Educators/Schools, Professional Artists & Students
Workshops for Art Educators / School Membership
Art Education Matters Membership: Monthly group coaching session, Resource library, Curriculum updates, Teacher Q&A $29–$49/month per teacher or $995–$2,995/year per school
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, these sessions support educators to build confidence in teaching Visual Arts while creating rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, imagination and lifelong engagement with the arts.
Ideal for: Schools, clusters, conferences, beginning teachers and experienced educators seeking fresh approaches to Visual Arts education.
*For groups larger than 30 participants, please contact Angela directly for a customised quotation.
Artist Development Session / Membership
Feeling Stuck? Receive personalised guidance from experienced visual arts educator and consultant Angela McCormack. Sessions are tailored to your individual practice and may include creative development, portfolio review, exhibition planning, artist statements, visual literacy, and professional practice support. 1.5hrs $170
3 Month Membership Available $597/month
Includes: 4 x 45-minute sessions per month: Weekly accountability, Portfolio feedback, Exhibition advice, Artist statement review, Chat support.
Creative Leadership & Strategy
Creative Leadership & Visual Culture
(When Literacy & Numeracy are not enough)
Designed for Primary and Secondary Middle Leaders, this strategic professional learning experience explores the role of creativity, visual culture and arts leadership in contemporary education.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in schools, curriculum development, teacher education and educational leadership, Angela McCormack supports leaders to strengthen teaching and learning, foster creative thinking and build cultures where innovation, originality and student voice can flourish.
Participants will examine current educational research, curriculum priorities, visual literacy and the practical realities of leading creative learning communities. Sessions combine strategic thinking with actionable classroom and leadership practices, helping educators confidently advocate for the value of the arts across their school communities.
Ideal For
• Heads of Department
• Curriculum Leaders
• Arts Coordinators
• Middle Leaders
• Deputy Principals
• Aspiring School Leaders
Investment
• Strategic Leadership Consultation (90 minutes): $395
• Half-Day Leadership Workshop: From $950
• Full-Day Leadership Program: From $1,850
• School Improvement & Curriculum Consultancy: Quote on Request
Art & Culture
Deep dives into visual storytelling and art history.
Understanding Contemporary Art
Develop confidence in interpreting the art of our time. Moving beyond 'I don't get it' into meaningful cultural engagement.
Understanding Art Collecting
Independent expert guidance for purchasing artwork, collection development, and styling projects that reflect personal storytelling.
Online Visual Storytelling Course
Enrol in an online Visual Storytelling Course, where you'll develop skills in crafting compelling narratives using visual media.
Practical Styling Advice for your Property
Home Styling Services
Home Staging Session
A five-hour hands-on transformation. I restyle your space through professional curation, furniture placement, and intricate aesthetic tuning for an immediate change in atmosphere.
Bespoke Service
Tell me what you need and I will help you.
Let's Collaborate
I want to connect with you.
Please reach out via email to propose a joint project, ask for advice, or explore how my expertise can elevate your specific project.
I look forward to our first conversation. To empower people to look past the surface and find meaning.
understandingartinfo@gmail.com
Enquiry
Let us create together
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Fine Art Photography I Limited Edition Collection
Available soon to the Understanding Art website, Angela McCormack's Fine Art Photography Collection features a curated selection of limited-edition photographic works. Available as individual pieces or thoughtfully paired series, these images are designed to bring character, beauty, and visual interest to homes, offices, and commercial spaces. Each work reflects Angela's unique perspective as an educator, visual storyteller, and creative stylist.
