Art of nature / Nature of art

Tracing flying insect images to create a watercolour collage.

Gel printing of Autumn leaves.

About this program

In this program, students spend time outdoors looking at the elements of nature in a different way. They are taught a variety of painting and drawing skills that they use to produce a series of artworks inspired by the natural world.

Watch Art of nature/Nature of art video

Activities

Selected art activities change according to the season and what is happening in nature at the time.

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Outcomes:

* Makes artworks using art forms to represent subject matter and ideas, and describes ways artists convey ideas about their world to audiences through artworks CA2-VIS-01

Content:

Making: Artists represent their world through subject matter and ideas in artworks

* Represent subject matter and ideas in artworks, making choices based on own interpretations of the world

* Use drawing materials and techniques to create effects with texture and tone to represent subject matter and ideas

* Explore digital tools to make or manipulate still or moving images, text and/or sounds

* Explore balance, scale and proportion in compositions to represent subject matter and ideas

* Make artworks through collaboration with others

* Demonstrate safe art making practices with respect for physical, social and digital safety

Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

Location

Thalgarrah EEC

Sample activities schedule


10.00am	Activity 1: Art activity 1
11.00am	Morning Tea
11.20am	Activity 2: Art activity 2
12.40pm	Lunch
1.10pm	Activity 3: Art activity 3
2.20pm	Program ends

Teacher information


What to bring	Students Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning Hat Covered walking shoes Own recess and lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged) Water bottle Teachers Own recess and lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea and coffee is provided. Water bottle Special medical/learning requirements for individual students
Extreme or wet weather	Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. Check the weather forecast for the Armidale area.
Medical notifications	Notify us by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.