The Art rotation involved two different topics broken into three weeks; elements and principles, and technology of art. We undertook several activities to explore what children can do to learn the elements and principles and provide examples for them. We also got involved in printmaking, relating closely to using technology within a classroom. Each page demonstrates the meanings behind what is learnt, including various models which children can use to evaluate and analyse art. It also includes step by step instructions on how to complete these activities including materials needed.
Art is important to teach in a primary school setting as it allows children to explore a range of media, expressing themselves as a way they may feel comfortable. It teaches children to look at the way the world around them, looking deep into images and patterns and interpret meaning behind them.
Art does not have to be used just in an artroom setting, by learning how to teach art it can be incorporate to various lessons to keep children engaged and make the lesson fun!