Visual Arts

Over the past few weeks foundation students engaged in an exciting art project focused on the fundamentals of colour theory. Students explored primary colours and learned how to mix these colours to create secondary colours.

The project began with students creating their own colour wheel by carefully mixing primary colours and arranging them in the correct order. This hands-on activity helped them understand the relationships between colours in a fun and interactive way. Then students used their colour wheel as the foundation for an imaginative artwork, applying painting, drawing, and collage techniques to transform their wheel into a unique creation.

The task not only encouraged creativity but also strengthened students’ understanding of colour theory. Their work was assessed based on their ability to mix primary colours accurately, arrange them correctly on the colour wheel, and creatively apply this knowledge in their final artwork.

Grade 1 and 2 students have explored the creative world of assemblage art, inspired by the works of Louise Nevelson, Elizabeth Rosen, and Beverly Buchanan. These artists are known for using found and recycled objects to create unique and meaningful artworks. Inspired by their techniques, students were given the freedom to design and build their own assemblage pieces using a variety of recycled materials, allowing for student voice and agency in the creative process.

Students carefully constructed their artworks, thoughtfully incorporating the found objects into their designs. After building their sculptures, they engaged in a class critique to reflect on their work and that of their peers. Students were assessed on their creative use of recycled materials, the construction and design of their assemblages, and their participation in both peer and self-assessment.

Recently, our Year 3/4 students completed a wonderful seascape project, where they captured their favourite coastline or combined elements of their favourite coastal landscapes. Each student’s unique vision shone through as they creatively depicted the beauty of the sea and shore.

Building on this project, students are now focusing on a new piece that highlights one chosen element of art—such as line, shape, colour, or texture—as the standout feature of their work. This task encourages students to dive deeper into how specific elements of art can be emphasised to create impactful and meaningful pieces.

Our Year 5/6 students have recently been expanding their knowledge of the elements of art through a series of engaging projects. After completing their exploration of how line, shape, colour, texture, and other elements can be used to create artworks, the students have taken these skills into a new medium clay.

Each student has chosen to design and create their own unique ceramic piece. Through this project, they are learning essential clay sculpting techniques, from shaping and forming to adding detail and texture. This hands-on experience allows them to apply the elements of art in a three-dimensional format, exploring how these concepts come to life in their ceramic creations.