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The Arts and Design

 

 

Middle Years Performing Arts (MYP)

Middle School Arts & Design Introduction

Our Middle School Arts and Design classes have begun! Students are embarking upon Units of Inquiry that place them at the centre of their learning, asking them to be critical, creative and innovative thinkers. The semester will prepare our students for their annual Design and Arts Exhibition, entitled Techne – Repurpose. Throughout the semester, students will engage in unique opportunities to design, create and perform work that addresses issues surrounding a sustainable future.

 

Middle School Performing Arts 

Students in Year 6 have begun a Unit of Inquiry on the theatre tradition, Pantomime. Students are inquiring into silent expression, using exaggerated movement and emotion to perform different characters. Our Year 7 and 8 students have commenced a unit focusing on scene study, using their voices and physicality to communicate a variety of roles. Our year 9 students are learning about performance and production terminology, investigating and designing through collaboration. Students are also using the play, Romeo and Juliet (William Shakespeare) to illuminate their ideas, fulfilling both the acting and designing roles of the play. All students across the Middle Years are asked to deliberate how theatre has and continues to create meaningful and sustainable change. 

 

Instrumental Music Soirée

 

Rebecca Bettiol​​​​

MYP Learning Leader (Art & Design), Round Square Facilitator

 

 

 

 

Product Design

Designing Solutions for a Sustainable Future

At Oakleigh Grammar, our Product Design program empowers students to tackle real-world problems by developing their understanding of sustainable and future-focused design practices. Throughout Semester 1, students have embraced a variety of challenges that have allowed them to grow in both personal attributes and practical skills.

Highlights from Semester 1

Our students have engaged in a wide range of activities, gaining valuable skills and insights in the process. Here are some of the key experiences they have had:

  • Wiring and Safety in the PD Room: Students learned the importance of safety protocols and the fundamentals of wiring.
  • Precision in Measuring: Properly measuring wood was emphasized as a crucial step in ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Glue Gun Mastery: Students explored the use of glue guns to create propeller-driven toy cars.
  • Orthogonal Drawing and Wiring: Mastering the art of orthogonal drawing and wiring was a significant focus, enhancing students' technical skills.
  • Building and Wiring Toy Cars: Hands-on experience in building and wiring toy cars helped students understand the complexities of mechanical design. Considering force and motion.
  • Straight Line Measurement and Sketching: Accurate measurement and sketching were practiced developing detailed designs for the cars.
  • Using Saws and Box Cutters: Learning to use saws and box cutters safely and effectively was an important part of the curriculum.
  • Time Management: Students learned the importance of managing their time efficiently to meet project deadlines.

Student Reflections

Here are some reflections from our students on what they have learned:

  1. 3D Printing and Sustainability: "I learned about 3D printing and how to make sustainable products."
  2. Design and Production: "I discovered the intricacies of designing and producing things."
  3. Reflection and Thinking Skills: "I developed my reflection skills and enhanced my thinking skills."
  4. Design Process and 3D Printers: "I gained insight into the design process and how to use 3D printers."
  5. Sustainability and 3D Printing: "I learned about sustainability and the role of 3D printing in creating sustainable solutions."
  6. Sewing Machine Proficiency: "I learned how to use a sewing machine."
  7. Sewing Techniques: "I explored different sewing stitches and techniques."

Looking Ahead

As we move into the next semester, we are excited to continue fostering an environment of creativity and innovation. Our students will delve deeper into sustainable design practices and further develop their problem-solving skills. We look forward to seeing their projects and ideas come to life as they continue to grow as future thinkers and designers.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our Product Design program. Together, we are shaping the problem solvers of tomorrow

Inneke Smit 

Teacher

Middle Years Media Arts (MYP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 7 Media Arts

The Middle Year Media Arts has started off with a strong start into the term with a new approach for this semester. Students have been challenged in an array of skills surrounding creativity, time management, and the ability to analyse various mediums within media. The unit for Term 3 will focus on the creation of a pre-production journal, which will then assist them in Term 4 for their stop motion unit. Embracing the identify and lens of Media Arts continues to enrich the school till this day, with the upcoming Arts exhibition in Term 4. Further empowering the arts here at Oakleigh Grammar.

 

Year 8 Media Arts 

The cohort of Year 8 Media Arts is acquiring a new creative lens this term. With advertising to be so omnipresent and relevant in the 21st century. Students of Year 8 Media Arts are during learning how to acquire the relevant knowledge, and skills in crafting and planning a magazine advertisement. Students in this area are expected to plan, think, and create various forms of documentation and relevant planning in the creation of their own advertisement in Term 4.

 

Year 9 Media Arts

With Hollywood blockbuster films being released in rapid succession, and with Australia’s gradual growth and role in the film industry. It can be argued that film is an important aspect of Media Arts studies. Year 9’s this year are being exposed to various elements of film studies with analysis being the key word. Students are learning are unique approach to film studies analysing various films from across the world. This complimented by a video essay for Term 3, will greatly assist them when it comes to their turn to create a short film as part of the summative task in Term 4.

 

Isaac Kho

Media Arts Teacher