BANYAN FIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Visual & Media Arts
Throughout the year, students develop their experiences, skills, techniques and processes in the following areas:
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Drawing
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Collage
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Mixed Media, including digital media
Classes look at the works and styles of famous artists, from historical artists such as Vincent Van Gough, through the 20th century to artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and into the present with artists including Banksy, and Australian artist Pete Cromer.
Students have the opportunity to develop an understanding and awareness of art elements and principles as they progress through their years at Banyan Fields Primary School. Additionally, with a focus on arts language development, students develop the ability to explore, appreciate, respond, interpret and critique a variety of art types and forms.
In Foundation the students explore visual art by experimenting with different materials and techniques. They build on their fine motor skills to further support them in their art as well as their writing.
In Level 1/2 the students continue to explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination and express them through different subject matter.
In Level 3/4 the students explore ideas and artworks from different cultures and times as inspiration to create their own visual art.
In Level 5/6 the students explore visual arts practices of a variety of artists and art projects as inspiration to create visual artworks with their own personalities shining through.
Music
Throughout the year, students develop their experiences, skills, techniques and processes in the following areas:
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Drawing
-
Painting
-
Sculpture
-
Collage
-
Mixed Media, including digital media
Classes look at the works and styles of famous artists, from historical artists such as Vincent Van Gough, through the 20th century to artists like Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and into the present with artists including Banksy, and Australian artist Pete Cromer.
Students have the opportunity to develop an understanding and awareness of art elements and principles as they progress through their years at Banyan Fields Primary School. Additionally, with a focus on arts language development, students develop the ability to explore, appreciate, respond, interpret and critique a variety of art types and forms.
In Foundation the students explore visual art by experimenting with different materials and techniques. They build on their fine motor skills to further support them in their art as well as their writing.
In Level 1/2 the students continue to explore ideas, experiences, observations and imagination and express them through different subject matter.
In Level 3/4 the students explore ideas and artworks from different cultures and times as inspiration to create their own visual art.
In Level 5/6 the students explore visual arts practices of a variety of artists and art projects as inspiration to create visual artworks with their own personalities shining through.
Performing Arts
At Banyan Fields we value Performing Arts and encourage all children to express their ideas and feelings through Music, Dance and Drama. Every student is given the opportunity to sing, dance, and perform during our school concert term.
Each level from Foundation - Year 6 spend the term perfecting their air for the dramatic. Dancing and singing their way to their performances at the conclusion of term 3. With an emphasis placed not only on their dance, music and drama skills but also on growing each students' confidence and interpersonal skills through an interactive and supportive learning environment.