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Arts and Humanities Sessions

ROCK AND BARK PAINTING
Goals
Become familiar with some specific traditional Koorie designs, and symbols.
Learn about the Dreaming stories and spirits to which these designs refer.
Draw on own imagination to create a graphic image on a natural surface.
Present and describe own creative work to others

Potential
Some traditional Dreaming stories are introduced, along with the graphic designs, patterns and symbols associated with each. Students disperse briefly to find a suitable piece of bark or stone on which to paint their own artwork. Students are encouraged to use imagination and the Dreaming stories as inspiration to conceive and create a small painting. On completion, students present their creations to the group and relate the story it represents.

CSF
The Arts Visual (3.1) (3.2) Art (4.1) (4.2) (4.4) (5.1) (5.4) (6.1) (6.2) (6.4)
SOSE S&E (3.1) History (4.1)