My Teaching Resources

Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic- Dumbledore

Benefits- -workspace and computer right next to each other makes working between your notes and the screen much easier - all students can easily view the smartboard in front of them for direct instruction - students can still interact with peers in a subject that is normally very individual-task based - a large table for pen to paper planning or group work - small table numbers will minimize classroom noise and distraction

I am all for bringing multimedia into the arts! so here are my three statements 1. Multimedia should be used to help learners  critique  historical and modern art through the creation of documentaries, virtual viewing platforms, 3D modeling, etc. 2. Multimedia can contribute to art by allowing a modern approach to creation, problem solving, and self exploration. 3. Multimedia encourages the adaption of educational subjects to meet the demands and changes of modern society. It will be interesting to see someone oppose these statements, lets hear it!

Year 10 Visual Arts Unit: artistic development and general capabilities Unit Title: I think therefore I am Unit Description: Within this unit students will explore how to express elements of themselves, metaphorically, to an audience through a variety of art forms and techniques. Students will explore the mediums of collage, sculpture, photography, and printmaking. They will use techniques corresponding with these mediums to express the unit theme: I think therefore I am . Student’s artworks will explore how their thoughts, likes, dislikes, personality traits, and cultural background, contribute to their existence. Learners will explore the work of modern artists who experiment with self-expression, and how these artists have moved away from literal interpretation of self-portraiture. This unit provides a chance for artistic experimentation and development, while addressing general capabilities for student’s futures. Artist

criteria HD- excellent CR- good PP- fair NN- poor Use of reading resources and note taking process Student showed a high level of competency when reading and understanding reading resources. High quality and number of relevant notes taken from resources. Constant acknowledgement and referral to guiding question during the note taking process. Student showed a reasonable level of competency when reading and understanding reading resources. Numerous relevant notes taken from resources. Mostly acknowledged the guiding question during the note taking process. Student showed competency when reading. Numerous notes taken from resources. Occasionally acknowledged the guiding question during the note taking process. Student failed to understand or finish reading resources provided. Few or no notes taken from reading resources. Guiding question not acknowledged in the researc

Lesson Title Norse gods and goddesses Class length 100 minutes (a double period) Date 08/09/16 Class size Aimed for a class consisting of 28 students Level Year eight English class Outcomes By the end of this lesson students will have gained and applied knowledge about Norse religion, gods, and goddesses (linked to ACELA1549). Students will have worked in pairs to successfully understand how to analyse and dissect informative resources. Students will be able to use information to start creating a factual profile for Norse Religion and a Viking god or goddess (linked to ACELT1632, ACELY1736, and ACELT1768) Content descriptors addressed The subject of English is focused upon three equally important strands within the Australian Curriculum. The content descriptors addressed within this lesson have been taken from these three categories. Language Understand how to apply learned knowledge consi

Pop Art - Movements in Art Photography  Andy Warhol was a painter, print maker and filmmaker and was a leading artist in the 1960’s Pop Art movement. Andy Warhol combined photography and screen printing to create his works. Through his works Andy Warhol raised questions and tested the boundaries of ‘traditional art’ •          Why do you think these images questioned art? •          Is this image gratifying to Marilyn Monroe? •          Why do you think Warhol chose to represent Marilyn Monroe in this manor? Create your own piece of Pop Art using the steps below: Load Adobe Photoshop 1.       Open the image you will be working with.  FILE - OPEN - (Select image) 2.       Re-save the image within your ‘N’ drive.  ie. Popart_angelenia.PSD 3.       Turn image purely black and white: IMAGE - ADJUST - THRESHOLD You can adjust the threshold by clicking  and dragging small arrow across the scale.  Apply the change my clicking ‘OK’. 4.       Select a d

Me and My World: Art Inspired by Frida Kahlo Make a photo collage about places you love. Frida Kahlo was proud of her Mexican heritage, and many of her paintings celebrate her country. In her paintings you will find the Mexican flat, temples, clothing, and jewellery. Kahlo also showed her travels and how she felt when she was away from home. Like Kahlo, make a picture that shows two different places that are important in your life. Equipment Photograph of you Magazines and photos Maps Paper Scissors Glue 1. Choose two places for your picture. Here are some ideas: Did you ever move? Show where you live now and where you used to live. Did your family move to Australia from another country? Is there a special place you like to visit? Perhaps you visit your grandparents in another state or have taken a holiday to an exciting place. 2. Put a photo of yourself in the centre of the picture. I used a photograph of me sleeping to show that I am having a dream