Why is Art and Creativity important?

• Art is good for your emotional wellbeing.
• Art can help develop imagination and visions.
• Art is a way to enhance your creativity skills.
• Art can enhance problem solving skills.
• Art can build your confidence and self-esteem.
• Art can help you develop your gross motor and fine motor skills.
• Art can help you develop in other areas of you learning

What media can you use to develop your Art skills?

You can use a range of media to develop your art skills in various ways. The more familiar you get with the media, the more proficient you get at using them. Remember drawing and painting are not the only way you can be creative and artistic.

• Sketching Pencils, Colouring Pencils, Watercolour pencils
• Poster paint, Watercolour paints, Acrylic Paints, Oil paints
• Felt tips, Fine liners, metallic marker pens, Calligraphy Pens, Acrylic Pens
• Crayons, Oil Pastels, Chalk Pastels, Charcoal
• Marbling Inks, Printing Techniques, Clay
• Collage, Digital Art, Stamps (for printing)

Which Artist can I Look at for Inspiration?

• Picasso
• Kandisky
• Banksy
• O’Keefe
• Hockney
• Monet
• Van Gogh
• Andy Warhol
• Hokusai

Assessment

Assessment will take form in the place of a final piece of art related to the theme taught.