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Students will gain a deeper understanding of how to create interesting and engaging artworks using nature as their guide. Using the Elements and Principles of Art, students will develop a rich source of ideas to create and appreciate both art and nature.
Students:
Students are guided on a nature walk where they observe their surrounding environments. They identify art elements such as form, texture, contrast, symmetry, pattern and how they can be found in nature. Students select and collect objects they find along the path before discussing the work of ephemeral artists such as Andy Goldsworthy. Afterwards students create and photograph their own ephemeral art.
Students work both collaboratively and individually to create artworks. They explore a range of media and techniques and assemble materials in a variety of ways. These may include:
Students learn about the practice of nature journaling. They use this fun, relaxing practice to connect more closely with nature and create their own unique nature journal. Both the practice and the end product are important as students will learn to capture a moment and pay close attention to detail and appreciation of nature. Students use a range of tools and materials to bring their sketches to life.
"In science we are looking at plants and pollinators, so focusing on plants was beautifully connected."
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Royal National Park NSW 2232
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