Resources:
https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/resources/-/the%20arts/5-6
The ABC Education (ABC Education 2020) website provides a range of resources for teachers to access for both Primary and Secondary inclusive of all curriculum areas as outlined by the Australian Curriculum (ACARA 2018). The website allows you to choose subject areas, year level and the format of the resource. Formats available include video, audio, articles and digital books. There is also a teacher specific login which allows teachers to view the corresponding Australian Curriculum codes, as well as access to resources only available to teachers.
Contemporary, First Nations artist Steven Rhall uses his practice to examine public space and traditional country. This resource produced by ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art).
The world of Wassily Kandinsky is full of colour and music and expression. This resources from the NSW Department of Education is a deep exploration into that world. Shape, form and colour are key visual conventions used in the creation of Visual Arts and this resource is a beautiful investigation into them.
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Inspired by the work of Faith Ringgold this resource from MoMA inspires students to present some important events in their life through colourful illustrations and bind them into a book.
This My Family lesson plan from Japingka Aboriginal Art Online a Perth based Aboriginal Art gallery is an in-depth exploration based on the work of Darwin Aboriginal Artist Sarrita King.
Lin Martin is passionate about the connections between science, nature, humanity and Buddhism, all of which come together in her art.
Her photographs explore the beauty all around us, in our everyday natural surroundings.
It is in these small moments captured by her work, where she draws attention to tiny details in nature, that our connection and place within the wider living world takes shape.
Finding Beauty in the Everyday: https://www.abc.net.au/education/finding-beauty-in-the-everyday/13592808
NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) (n.d.) We change the World available at: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/school_resource/we-change-the-world/
NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) (n.d.) Big Weather available at: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/school_resource/big-weather/
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (n.d.) Your Paintings Episode 2: Andy Warhol Available at: https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/media/4318629/your-paintings-episode-2-andy-warhol
Image Credit: Still from a Yayoi Kusama Education Guide: Access resource here. Open in new window and access download.
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Yayoi Kusama Primary teacher Notes
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Beyond the Dots:
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demonstrates the importance of visual arts in expanding student and teacher critical and creative thinking skills
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incorporates a background of Aboriginal art and perspectives to encourage students to reflect on the their own artworks and representation without replication through both making and appreciating.
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demonstrates effective ways to structure a visual arts lesson through examples of strong pedagogy
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shows the ways in which visual arts can enhance learning in HSIE, literacy and cross-curricula priorities.
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Foundation students exploring the colour wheel after reading "Mouse paint".
(Source: McIntyre, B, 31/3/2021, Art Teachers that share with Kylie Facebook page.)
Literacy Teaching Toolkit: Comics
Heroes, Comic Books and Zines A guide for Making
The World of Eric Carle, Picture Story Book Author and Artist
Jeannie Baker Artist and Author
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Girl on a Wire Lucy by Estela and Elise Hurst Penguin Teacher Resource
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Florette by Anna Walker Penguin Teacher Resource
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Zines:
Harrell Fletcher and Miranda July's ZINEs https://www.sfmoma.org/watch/harrell-fletcher-and-
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Stevie Davis ZINE http://www.learningtoloveyoumore.com/reports/50/davis_stevie.php
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Bardard ZINES https://zines.barnard.edu/
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Why ZINES need to be part of your curriculum https://theartofeducation.edu/2017/12/14/zines/
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Casey Rawson ZINE (https://issuu.com/caseyrawson/docs/class_zine_2020_online)
This is a good example of a digital Zine that has a single focus/message and lots of good collage techniques.
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Storyboarding:
Create a kids book: Writing information & storyboards
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Source: AITSL, https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/developing-storyboards-illustration-of-practice.
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Elements and Principles:
Revise basic knowledge of elements and principles here
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Cybersafety:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/digital/Pages/safety.aspx
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David & the Big Heavy:
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