Specialist Assignment – Showcasing the Artist Within

Questions 1 and 2 combined – 300 words, excluding references.

Responding, Relating and Reasoning:
Questions 1. What workshop experience (reported in the context statement – produce an artwork that highlight the principles of art. I attempted

to produce an art piece that highlighted balance, movement and contrast) stayed with you and why?

N.B draw on the connections between the workshop and your own skills and knowledge about art (This will involve using your observations, your

opinions and any questions you might have about the experience.)

Reasons are provided as to why the experience was significant for you (e.g. was the experience primarily about making or responding, as indicated

in the Australian Curriculum: Arts Content Strand Overview).

Reconstructing and Reasoning:
Question 2. How has your reported experience this week influenced what you would do in your educational practice with the arts in early

childhood? (use your readings and curriculum documents to support the reasons you provide for your thinking).

N.B. reasons are provided for how this experience can be used to reconstruct or reframe your understanding and educational practice with the

expressive arts in early childhood