iExperience: Nimisha and her Weaving

Learner:

Date: 14.03.17

Learning Area: LH1

Learning Coach: Priscilla Lavakula

NZ Curriculum Achievement Objectives

Arts: Level One

Understanding the visual arts in context

Share ideas about how and why their own and others’ works are made and their purpose, value, and context.

Developing practical knowledge

Explore a variety of materials and tools and discover elements and selected principles.

Learning Observed:

Nimisha found this task difficult at first. She was struggling to grasp how the pattern was made. After our one to one conversation, Nimisha finally understood what to do. She was able to do the first steps: folding the coloured sheet and cutting it so there were strips in the middle of it. Next, Nimisha used her other sheet of paper to cut strips. After observing others and listening to feedback given to her, she was able to complete her weaving mat. Once her work was completed, Nimisha offered to help other learners in the group.

Key Competencies/ Vision Principles:

During this activity, Nimisha demonstrated that she was connected by actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Nimisha was curious of how this pattern was made and listened carefully to instructions. She showed her capability by persevering and eventually completing her task independently. Nimisha was also collaborative by helping other learners around her.

Next Learning Steps:

Take weaving to the next level by using harakeke or by researching and find out other designs in weaving

iExplore- Cubism

Learner:   Nimisha      Learning Coach:   Luisa Maloni            Date: 4th September, 2015

Learning Area: iExplore: Visual Art: Cubism

Learning Observed

We have been learning about the art movement Cubism. We have looked at many examples of cubism and have created our own studies using the cubist style. Nimisha used the elements of shape and fracture to create a study of a tree and a painting. She then looked at images on the internet to choose an artistic exemplar she was interested in trying. Nimisha chose an image of a heart and then created her own study using ideas from her artistic exemplar.

Evidence of learning

Nimisha uses an artistic exemplar to explore ideas about Cubism. She creates a number of studies to explore and refine her ideas. That’s what professional artists do! I can’t wait to see her final work!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nimisha demonstrates the Vision principles of Curiosity in continually experimenting with and searching for new ideas in cubism, Capability in executing beautiful, bold and expressive artworks and Connected in connecting with what other artists are doing within the art style of Cubism. She uses the Key Competencies of Thinking as she develops her own creativity as well as follow an inquiry process.

Next Learning Steps

Use new language to describe her artworks e.g. shape, fracture, hues, shades Describe what she has learned and say what her next steps are