Art Term 3 Newsletter
Welcome to Term 3
We started this term with a cake celebration, and wish Happy Birthday to everyone all throughout the year!
Students used painted paper they had collectively made to collage themselves a celebratory birthday cake. We also celebrated 50 years of NAIDOC on the school holidays, July 5th-12th. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to celebrate the culture and history of First Nations people, and an invitation to participate in cultural events and exhibitions. Students got a glimpse of the exhibitions held at Kingston Arts Centre and Koorie Heritage Trust.
This term all students are exploring construction, collage and modelling materials. This is a wonderful way for students to develop fine motor skills and create 3-dimensional artworks. Maybe we will ignite some sparks for future builders, architects, engineers, jewellers or sculptors. Students will learn about form, texture, and shape while developing skills to construct and model materials to make creations of their own.
Teaching and Learning in Art
Across all year levels, Art lessons are designed with engagement in mind and incorporate the development of art skills, imagination and creativity. The learning intentions are based on the elements of art and principles of design. Students learn about other artists and explore a wide range of media throughout the year.
Foundation
In Term Three, Foundation students are given opportunities to experiment with different materials and techniques to make artworks. They are developing listening skills through stories about artists and learning to follow simple instructions about using art supplies and packing up. Foundation students explore 3D form this term by playing with play dough and various modelling clays. They work on improving their fine motor control by using beads and pipe cleaners to create sculptures, jewellery and guitars. Students learn how paper can be shaped and formed to make 3D artworks and then combine all these skills to create abstract sculptures and stick puppets.
Year 1 and 2
Students are developing their skills in communicating their ideas through 3D form this term. They learn about art and artists through picture story books and create artworks inspired by illustrations and imagination. In Years 1 and 2, students become more experienced in manipulating materials, trying out different ways of joining things and using various tapes and adhesives. They use different weights of paper and card, recycled materials, pipe cleaners, wire, buttons, beads and bottle caps to create fantastic forms and sculptures. Watch out for possible aliens, robots, puppets or futuristic transport creations coming soon to a land near you....
Year 3 and 4
Students become more expressive in communicating their ideas through 3D form and sculpture. They learn about art styles and artists through looking at images and learning about the artists' lives and influences. They use these artworks as inspiration for their own work in that style. In Years 3 and 4, students are creating artworks based on Abstract portraits. The Grade 4 excursion to the NGV last term introduced them to the work of Pablo Picasso, in particular the "Weeping Woman". We have also been looking at the art of Kimmy Cantrell and his clay faces as inspiration. Students have been drawing and collaging abstract portraits and will use these ideas to create a 3D Abstract portrait using various cardboards, paint, modelling clay, wooden sticks, beads and wire. Don't be surprised to find a mini Abstract face sculpture in your home soon...
Year 5 and 6
In Visual Arts this term, our Year 5 and 6 students are exploring how artists develop and communicate ideas through the artworks they create. They are learning to analyse and discuss artworks, while applying these skills to create imaginative pieces of their own.
This term's focus is on the fascinating world of Steampunk. Students are investigating the key features of the Steampunk aesthetic and drawing inspiration from artists who design intricate robots, vehicles, machinery and costumes.
Using predominantly recycled materials, students will design and construct their own Steampunk-inspired sculptures. Throughout the project, they will experiment with a range of construction techniques, use different adhesives, and solve creative engineering challenges as they bring their ideas to life. To complete their artworks, students will create richly textured surfaces and apply layered painting techniques to achieve an authentic rusted patina effect.
As part of the creative process, students will reflect on and evaluate their work, explain the ideas behind their designs, and discuss both their own artworks and those of their classmates. This exciting project encourages creativity, problem-solving, sustainability and artistic expression.
Communication
If you have any queries along the way, please feel free to contact me using my email.
suzanne Reid - (suzanne.reid@education.vic.gov.au)