This resource gives students the opportunity to tell a visual story and express a view about their own personal environment as they surround a self-portrait with images of objects, events, occasions and people that have meaning to them.
The resource is founded on the principles of inquiry-based learning, and will support the implementation of the Making strand of the visual arts curriculum for years 4 and 5. It is in four sequential parts that include examples, procedures, and suggestions for the learning experiences and the completion of the artwork.
Students are encouraged to become engaged in their art making and see a purpose to their learning, as each part of the resource supports and directly relates to the final artwork.
Students gain confidence as they practise and improve their drawing and painting skills. They take ownership of their learning and art as they make individual decisions to express their idea and to resolve (design and complete) their artwork.
Examples of portraits and discussion questions are provided in the teacher suggestions, along with content to support the discussion. Activity steps outline the procedure for the practical learning experiences that follow.
The students will:
During experimentation in parts 2 and 3 there are opportunities for formative assessment and peer feedback.
The folio of developmental and resolved artwork provides evidence on which teachers can make judgements on aspects of the years 5/6 achievement standard.