Visual Art 

In Visual Arts this term, students have been exploring different forms of expression and creativity, with the end goal of creating a piece of work that links into some changes within the school community. Particularly celebrating the painting of 6 beautiful murals across the school grounds. Each of which highlights and recognises local indigenous flora and fauna seen around Craigieburn.

Foundation and Year 1

The foundation students have been working to complete their collaged artworks of the Sulphur-crested cockatoos, exploring adding final details and sharing their artworks with their peers. 

They have spoken about their use of colour and what they liked about making the art, and their favourite parts of being creative.

Year 2

Year 2 students have continued finalising their collaged Sulphur-crested cockatoos. Expressing and discussing in small groups/ as a class their artworks, the different techniques they have explored and trialled, and how they will finalise each of their pieces.

Year 3 and Year 4

The Year 3 and 4 students are exploring using different types of clay to sculpt, mould and express a colourful menagerie of Australian animals. They have learned about making armature wires and skeletons as a base for each model, and then focused on either a Kangaroo, cockatoo, Possum, or 

Kookaburra as the animal chosen to sculpt. Each student chose different colours to create their animal to help express their creativity and build interest! 

Year 5 and Year 6

The Year 5 and 6 students are adding their finishing touches to their miniature murals. Using paint, glue, cardboard and their imaginations. Plus a range of techniques and paint applications to develop a series of connecting and whimsical-looking walls, which will soon have an artwork adorned upon one side!