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Art Ed Journal
The Art Ed Journal has been a magazine produced over the years which remains a valuable resource for those teachers fortunate enough to have been members of our Association over time. We have posted some of the older back issues of these Journals online (2001 to 2004). As a financial member you will receive complimentary copies of the ArtEd Journal, so why not consider joining up!
Continue reading...ASIAN INSPIRATION
Exploring an Asian theme this issue features artist Mai Long’s dynamic and colourful representation of multiculturalism in Australia, through her ‘Pho Dogs’. An interesting account of a workshop held recently at Central TAFE by ceramic artist Robyn Lees. Likewise, Shaun Tan offers students valuable insights into realising their artistic potential in reflecting on his professional learning experiences. A collaboration between Perth Zoo and Access Asia at the recent ‘Wild Ways’ workshops inspired an interview with Sally Heinrich. Plus heaps more...
Continue reading...Arts Still Alive
Arts Still Alive began in 1991 from an idea prompted by a meeting of teachers during a 'sharing session'. The precursor Arts Alive : A K-12 Journal for Art Teachers was produced by the Arts and Crafts Branch of the Education Department of WA from 1975 to 1987. The Carrier projects conatined within these books are a valuable resource for any Specialist or generalist teacher looking for exemplar ideas.
Continue reading...BEYOND THE ART ROOM
Get out into your own community and become immersed in your local cultural diversity; go for a walk to observe local public art installations; Visit a local Gallery, or get out and go on a Camp. A wealth of ideas and places to go to extend your student's art learning beyond the art classroom.
Continue reading...ICT IN THE ARTS
Featuring the Biennale of Electronic Arts Perth, (BEAP) and an article by Ronnie Moore, a Photography teacher at Ballajura Community College on how technology in the curriculum can result in students creating visually exciting pieces of digital arts works.
Continue reading...GREAT BRIEFS
Featuring a smorgasbord of ideas for Years 7 - 12 projects: Printmaking, Surreal Shoes, Crowning Glory, Fishy Textiles, Pinata Dragons, 10 Textile Techniques, Still Life into Sculpture.
Continue reading...SKETCHBOOKS/VISUAL DIARIES/PORTFOLIOS
NB: There is a mismatch between the cover and content of this link. The contents though, are those of the Portfolio Journal publication which features a review of the Visual Diary Workshop (booklet reproduced for download in Resources), articles re how Kevin Robertson, Rina Franz and Nalda Searles make use of visual diaries and sketchbooks as practising artists, case studies of the use of Visual Diaries in Primary, Middle and Senior school classes.
Continue reading...TEXTILES
Featuring textiles using a variety of technique including Shibori; Rust and Tannic Dyeing; Andean textiles - weaving; Funky Towns cushions; Embellishing textiles with beading; Ceremonial Dress; Felting and a list of text and supplier resources. Its definitely 'not just for chicks'.
Continue reading...WA ART AND ARTISTS
Featuring Rebecca Cool; Ross Miller; Holly Story; Joanna Lefroy Capelle; and using Artists as Residences in your school.
Continue reading...GRAPHICS & TECHNOLOGY
GOING GRAPHICS features the issues and handy hints equally as relevant today as when it was written, as more of us leap off the comfort platform to tackle the integration of ICT into Art. Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Corel Draw and Illustrator are filtering into most Art Departments and evemn into Primary classrooms. What reference material are you finding useful for these softwares? What successful projects have you run with your students? We would love to hear from you, and post your comment for others to learn from.
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