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Artists who explore cultures, carnivals and countries

Dear Art Educators,You are probably all having a well earned holiday at the moment, however I thought I would put this out there. I am trying to develop some resources for my Year 7 Painting students based on the theme Cultures, Carnivals and Countries. As an ex international school teacher, now working in Australia I really want to introduce my students to some vibrant and exciting artists who have explored this theme. I thought you might be able to help... The project will aim to respond to…See More

Jul 2, 2012

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Dec 19, 2011

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Dec 19, 2011

Amiria Gale replied to Samantha Caddey's discussion Resources (Unit Plans, Schemes of Work) for IGCSE in the group IGCSE

"Hi Sam, Do your students sit CIE IGCSE (0400)? (Just checking, to make sure we are both talking about the same thing). I tend to give students a theme, such as 'Coastal Environment' or 'Secrets, Treasures and Memories' and base…"

Dec 5, 2011

Nicola Cases replied to Samantha Caddey's discussion Resources (Unit Plans, Schemes of Work) for IGCSE in the group IGCSE

"Hi, Is there any way you could change to the GCSE instead? It is a much less limited course, both in scope and sizes of work permitted, and I really enjoy teaching it. It provides a good, rigorous preparation for IBDP, too. I basically start…"

Jun 16, 2011

kendra Farrell left a comment for Samantha Caddey

"omg of course you are here on ararte! I had a bit of brain drain yesterday. Thanks for all your insightful and creative submissions. If you are ever in Beijing let me know and I would love to show you around.Kendra"

May 15, 2011

Aimee Zvinakis commented on Samantha Caddey's blog post Sacred Spaces Unit Plan

"Thanks so much for sharing such a detailed and comprehensive unit outline on 'sacred spaces'. the artworks that were created by your students in this unit are powerful and visually arresting."

May 9, 2011

kendra Farrell commented on Samantha Caddey's blog post Sacred Spaces Unit Plan

"thank you so much for posting this unit. In times where few of us stop to pause ,this lesson helps us to look and listen and respond. I am sorry you won't be in Hanoi longer as I would love to visit. kendra"

Apr 21, 2011

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Sacred Spaces Unit Plan

SACRED SPACESHow is art an expression of the psychological, spiritual and cultural?What are sacred spaces?How and why are the sacred spaces of different cultures and beliefs important?How do we draw interior spaces and angles?How can we create different moods using different materials and techniques?TIMELINEWeekWhat we will do?WORKBOOK PAGES1Learn Sighting Technique2 x DoRB Drawings (Exercise 20, 21)Complete 2 drawings of interior spaces using sighting technique. Each drawing should use a…See More

Apr 21, 2011

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"Thanks Kendra........I'll pop up the unit plan... WHy not?? Would love to host in Hanoi, however I won't be here!!!!!GOing back to Melbourne....."

Apr 21, 2011

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Jan 26, 2011

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"I am impressed by these responses. Would you mind putting up the lesson? Wouldn't you like to host us in Hanoi next fall? you could give us a sacred space workshop! kendra"

Jan 24, 2011

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Jan 19, 2011

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Resources (Unit Plans, Schemes of Work) for IGCSE

Hi There,I am a relatively new teacher, I have my head around IB, and Middle years, but I am also teaching IGCSE. I find the exam and the size limitations extremely restricting. I am not sure how to best prepare my students for the exam, without limiting their creativity.I teach at a very small school, and I only run one course, Drawing and Painting.I have also started the new IGCSE curriculum, and i'm not quite sure what to do with that either.I have tried basing the curriculum on drawing on…See More

Oct 12, 2009

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