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Why Choose This Course?
Get ready for an exciting artistic adventure! Gavin and Jordan from Young Art USA will kick things off with a live video from South Georgia, showcasing the beauty of kelp forests. You’ll learn how artists use lines, colours, and textures to represent the natural world and bring your own kelp forest masterpiece to life.
Students will use wax crayons to draw horizontal and vertical kelp, creating dynamic designs with flowing lines and floating bulbs. They’ll paint over their drawings with watercolours, watching as the wax resists the paint to make the kelp pop. Jordan will also guide students in sketching a fur seal, focusing on its unique features and playful energy.
At the end of the week, students will present their artwork in a classroom transformed into a calming sanctuary, reflecting the peaceful nature of the underwater world.
Learning Goals
Artistic Techniques: Students will explore the wax-resist method, shading, and texture to create detailed and dynamic artworks.
Creative Expression: This course encourages students to capture the beauty of marine life in their own unique way, building confidence and imagination.
Collaboration and Presentation: Students will work together to create a calming classroom sanctuary, sharing their artwork and creative process with peers.
Environmental Awareness: Through learning about kelp forests and marine animals, students will gain an appreciation for the importance of conservation and the role art plays in inspiring change.
Global Impacts Already Made
This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.
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Key Information
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.
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Ages: Year 3 upwards
Course Duration: 1 Lesson
Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins
Key Curriculum Areas: Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement
Teacher/s: Gavin McCormack