2002 Upper Primary Art Exhibition

Happy Valley School

Responsibility
Respect
Integrity

Above: Ruth Lock, student teacher, who worked closely with Year 7 students to launch the art exhibition.

Judging Criteria

The following aspects were included in the judging criteria developed by the students. They included:-

Balance
Proportion
Composition
Colour choice
Contrast
Perspective
Technique
Use of light/colour/tone
Application of medium
Mood
Message
Expression
Positivity
Originality
Attention to detail
Interest and appeal
Neatness/presentation
Texture
Originality
Creativity

The following reasons for doing art were identified by the students:-

Self satisfaction
Creative urge/drive
Religious/spiritual
Expression/mood
Leave your mark
Fun/relaxation
Hobby/social
Gifts
Decoration/beauty
Career
Therapy
Competition

It was decided that no art work depicting violence or adult themes would be accepted.

Responsibility
Respect
Integrity

Enterprising young artists from Mr. Jones' Yr.7 class prepare artwork for the exhibition

During Term 2, students in Mr. Jones' Year 7 class, with the assistance of Ruth Lock a talented and enthusiastic student teacher, organized an Art Exhibition and Competition for students in Years 6 and 7.

In addition to newly acquired skills, the students drew on previous enterprise experiences to launch themselves into the project with considerable zest and enthusiasm. As part of their busy preparation, students successfully sought a patron to sponsors prizes. As a result, Lou Arnold from Brice Metals made a very generous donation.

The students also gained a great deal of insight into the Visual Arts, particularly as they developed criteria for judging entries in each of the chosen categories.

Prize Winners

Category: Abstract
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