Focusing on key temporary exhibitions, issues and ideas these days are held throughout the year (approximately four per year). Providing teachers with an opportunity to engage with museum professionals, artists, performers and education specialists, these programs aim to stimulate discussion and develop ideas and techniques for the K-6 classroom across the Key Learning Areas. They include lectures, tours, exhibition entry, workshops, education resources and refreshments.

Next teachers enrichment day

Friday 19 August 2011
Look, interpret, make and appreciate
This special teachers’ enrichment day will provide participants with looking and interpreting ideas for the K-6 classroom in a series of talks, guided tours and discussions throughout the Gallery, including the new contemporary galleries and current temporary exhibitions. Practical workshops will also held throughout the day, focusing on a range of making activities and ideas using a wide variety of materials with the aim of engaging young children with art and developing their visual literacy skills.

Program
9.30am Registration
9.40am Lecture and discussion: key art terms and techniques
An introduction to key art terms and techniques linked to the Gallery’s collection and current exhibitions with strategies for interpretative-based engagement and appreciation.
10.10am Morning tea
10.30am Workshop 1: drawing
An introduction to The poetry of drawing: Pre-Raphaelite designs, studies and watercolours and the Gallery’s Grand Courts, with a focus on drawing and painting techniques followed by practical drawing activities.
11.30pm Workshop 2: printmaking and painting
Exhibition tour of The mad square: modernity in German art 1910-37, exploring street scenes, printing and expressive painting, followed by practical activities.
12.30pm Lunch (Optional free viewing of current exhibitions)
1.30pm Workshop 3: collage and sculpture
An exploration of the new contemporary galleries, featuring the John Kaldor Family Gallery, followed by practical activities in assemblage, collage and sculptural techniques.
3pm Preview of up-coming events for teachers, and close

The day will be led by Victoria Collings, senior coordinator of education programs

Book online (Select “Teachers enrichment day – 19 Aug 2011”)
Invoices will be sent via post.

Supported by

 

NSW Institute of Teachers’ endorsed provider of Institute-registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence. Scope of Endorsement: All elements of Professional Teaching Standards 1,2,3,4 and 6 at Professional Competence for Visual Arts related professional development.