SAC Art

SACART WEEK 6 

Why do we learn about Visual Arts?

‘What’s the point of art’ or ‘Why do we learn about art?’ - these are questions students may have thought about or asked. These are valid questions and the answers to these may not be so obvious at first but rather, the lessons learnt from Visual Arts are often through the artmaking experience itself and not just through the unit content at hand. 

Have you ever…

• Had to problem solve or make careful decisions? 
• Had to consider other people’s feedback on something you’ve created or need a second opinion because you may not be sure of your own? 
• Had to produce something within a given time frame? 
• Needed to draw up a draft before creating a final product?
• Had to learn to trust your own abilities and talents?
• Had to use a range of sources of inspiration?

If you can do all of these things, maybe art has a little something to do with it! Critical thinking, creativity, the ability to receive and give feedback, expressing our own ideas, observation, time management and reflection are all a part of the human experience and are important skills for us to lead our lives.

Not only does art allow us to appreciate the variety of art and talents that are out there in the world, but to recognise that others may see things differently to the way we do. Artists use aspects of the world around them as sources of inspiration as well as personal experiences. For one person, art may be a way to relieve stress whilst for another, it could be for personal enjoyment. Learning about art can help us learn about the rich history of the world, culture and the lives of others in addition to our own. 

Indeed, art is subjective - so what does art mean to you?

Year 7: Art Techniques & Representing Different Points of View

Miss Rivera’s Year 7 classes have been learning about different artmaking techniques, focusing on two different types of media - watercolours and oil pastels. Students have built upon their knowledge from primary school of each media and are now more knowledgeable and confident with using these materials to produce fabulous artworks. Watercolour techniques included: Dry Brush, Flat wash, Graded wash, Wet on Wet, Layering and Feathering alongside this, oil pastel techniques included: Heavy Pressure Blending, Light Pressure Blending, Colour mixing/blending, Stippling, Scumbling and Sgraffito.  

Students have begun looking at how to represent different points of view with particular focus upon Giuseppe Arcimbolo and his representations of the world through his works. Students have been creating their own interpretations of his art through their own representations of fruit and vegetables. Students observed the various ways these food products; top view, side view, bottom view and sliced open. Stay tuned for their upcoming artworks

Year 8: A Wrap Up on Cubism & Delving into the Surrealist Experience

Miss Rivera’s Year 8 classes have wrapped up the Cubism topic - a big congratulations to all the students for their hard work and dedication to producing such incredible works of art. Here are some of the fantastic artworks created by such talented students - Well Done!

Over the past week, students have been launched into the world of ‘Surrealism’. Students explored the meanings of dreams and the creative potential of the unconscious mind. Students investigated the works of Salvador Dali and Stefan Zsaitsits. Did you know that Dali collaborated with Walt Disney? They created a short film titled ‘Destino’ (2003). Many have described this mini movie as ‘weird’, ‘strange’ and an ‘illusion’. Check it out on YouTube! Students had to create their own Surrealist Fantasy Creature as part of their artmaking and many students have produced some interesting hybrids which merged the body parts of 3 animals, giving their creature an English and Latin name, characteristics and habitat. 

Cryztle Espino (8VAE)	Layla Sanchez (8VAG)

Claudia Fuimaono (8VAD)	Myron Nicolas (8VAG)
Airabelle Quiazon (8VAH)	Thon Malual (8VAE)
Micaela Subicao (8VAH)	Sharon Harry (8VAG)

Antonia Gregoriou (8VAG)

Sharon Harry (8VAG)	Cryztle Espino (8VAE)
Poornima Jangra (8VAH)

Archisha Thumma (8VAH)	Kyle Gonzales (8VAH)

Miss Leezah Rivera
Visual Arts Teacher