S2 Homework

I told S2 that I was going to set them some art homework but I let them choose, as a class, the nature of the homework.

They decided to have a weekly sketchbook task which they would work on for about 50 minutes a week. They will be given a task / subject / title each week to guide and structure their work from a comprehensive list that they brainstormed during the class discussion.

The first sketch is due on Thursday 4th and the 1st subject is "Random!" (as there were too many different ideas!).

S4/5 art

Megan was using fabric paints to create a "Gaudi" mosaic effect on the inside lining of the dress she is making. She was experimenting with different colour combinations to see what looked best.

Massimo and Rebecca were working on their Peter Howson and Edgar Degas projects.

Gabriella's casino inspired outfit is nearly finished! She sewed on feathers to the back of the bodice today and has brought in a matching skirt which she can modify to go with her theme.

She is going to add money and casino chips to the skirt as well as other embellishments...

S3 Rehearsals

For their externally assessed production piece, S3 dramatists have written a play called "The Whole Town is Sleeping". It is quite an exciting drama, full of unexpected twists...

The play will be performed in March in one of the halls in the new extension at the church on West Stewart Street.

Lines must be completely learned by after the February break!

S1 homework project

S1 started working on an art research project today. The project is for homework and can be about any artist. It must include information and opinions about their life, career and works of art.

Projects are due in on Thursday 25th March.

S4/5 Drama Skills NAB

S4/5 were performing their end of unit assessment for unit 1 of the Int 2 drama course today. Our audience was P6/7, S3, S4/5 and some staff members.

It was quite a complex drama with LFX, SFX, costume and set changes and a lot of lines to learn, but the group had worked everything out and were well rehearsed. They all did fantastically and the whole thing went without a hitch! Well done to all - you have all passed the practical part of the unit!

Megan's dress

Megan has been working on a Spanish theme for her design project - looking at traditional Spanish dresses and the work of Antoni Gaudi. This is version number 1...

It was quite complex to make and she has worked really hard on it. It looks super but unfortunately she sewed over the zip so it was fairly amusing trying to get it on and off!

Just for laughs!

This is not really an educational post... I just thought it was very funny!

Jonathan found the eyes on my desk and they served as a light hearted distraction to the art critical study work he was becoming frustrated with!