ART

The program is designed to:

— Introduce the students to a wide variety of materials and methods of working — Encourage students to be imaginative, creative, original and innovative in their thinking — Explore different ways in which they can express themselves in an individual way — Share ideas about their own work and the work of others, including professional artists The students participate in activities to develop:

— Process and thinking skills (procedure and problem solving) — Basic manual and manipulative skills — Organisational skills, including cleaning and caring for equipment — The ability to work independently and collaboratively as required

The program content explores:

— Aspects of the design elements — Basic two dimensional and three dimensional activities — Sequential development of suitable skills — Knowledge of materials and appropriate methods of working — Expressing ideas, opinions and feelings to communicate ideas visually — Art appreciation, viewing and discussing relevant artworks that demonstrate a variety of approaches to the representation of both three dimensional and two dimensional images

The students will:

— Experiment with a variety of drawing materials such as pens, pencils, charcoal and inks — Experiment with a variety of different painting, printmaking and collage techniques, materials and methods of application — Receive instruction in relevant skills and techniques — Learn a variety of threads and textile techniques and apply them to their own artworks — Explore three dimensional art making using materials such as wire and clay — Explore ideas of self in relationship to a variety of different contexts in ways that are relevant and integrated with learning in other subject areas — Use recycled, found objects and natural materials as well as more traditional art and craft materials to make and create artworks — Become involved in projects that enhance their surroundings — Be encouraged to use imagination, have fun and develop a passion for learning