Now that the ACARA and BOS surveys are complete, it's time to relax and have a great break!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all @ VADEA :)
Monday, December 20, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Now that the ACARA and BOS surveys are complete, it's time to relax and have a great break!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all @ VADEA :)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
ACARA SURVEY CLOSING FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER
Have heard there are only 300 Visual Arts responses!
Respond NOW! Be heard!!
DO NOT let this sub-standard curriculum get by you - it is your career/students that will suffer!
Issue Eight
Respond NOW! Be heard!!
DO NOT let this sub-standard curriculum get by you - it is your career/students that will suffer!
Issue Eight
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
THE ARTS DRAFT SHAPE PAPER RELAEASED
The Arts Draft Shape Paper has been released.
It is a frightening document which proposes a participatory approach to The Arts rather than any deep learning! Visual Arts in NSW, will be reduced from 100 hours to 13 hours!
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! GO TO THE ACARA WEBSITE AND SUBMIT A RESPONSE.
THE ARTS SURVEY
It is important for the future of Visual Arts in Australia that this approach is rejected! We want an aspirational and not a regressive curriculum!
We are happy to change to something equal or better than what we have now - but this is NOT it!
Go to the VADEA website for much more information.
It is a frightening document which proposes a participatory approach to The Arts rather than any deep learning! Visual Arts in NSW, will be reduced from 100 hours to 13 hours!
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! GO TO THE ACARA WEBSITE AND SUBMIT A RESPONSE.
THE ARTS SURVEY
It is important for the future of Visual Arts in Australia that this approach is rejected! We want an aspirational and not a regressive curriculum!
We are happy to change to something equal or better than what we have now - but this is NOT it!
Go to the VADEA website for much more information.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Conference success
Wow, what a conference!
Such a wonderful mix of issues and perspectives expressed by so many outstanding contributors in art education and the Visual Arts. So many ideas to mull over the next few days.
I love Visual Arts...
For me, the conference further concreted my love for my teaching subject, and further highlighted the urgent need to preserve the subject for future generations. There is so much to lose in compromising the quality of the subject and so much to gain in moving forward.
Count me in for the work we must do to make sure the National Curriculum values our subject as much as we do.
I look forward to updates on the Blog site, Face Book, Twitter and the brand new and very beautiful VADEA website.
Sally
VADEA Secretary
Such a wonderful mix of issues and perspectives expressed by so many outstanding contributors in art education and the Visual Arts. So many ideas to mull over the next few days.
I love Visual Arts...
For me, the conference further concreted my love for my teaching subject, and further highlighted the urgent need to preserve the subject for future generations. There is so much to lose in compromising the quality of the subject and so much to gain in moving forward.
Count me in for the work we must do to make sure the National Curriculum values our subject as much as we do.
I look forward to updates on the Blog site, Face Book, Twitter and the brand new and very beautiful VADEA website.
Sally
VADEA Secretary
Sunday, May 23, 2010
CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
BE QUICK THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES AND WONDERFUL SPEAKERS!
VADEA Conference Registration Form 2010
VADEA Conference Registration Form 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
NEW VADEA WEBSITE IS LIVE!!
At last we have our new website up and running.
There is plenty of room to add content and news and still lots to explore!!If you have items we could all benefit from please email the "webmaster" and we will update the site. All VADEA officers can now be contacted via the website also - just check out who you would like to contact and your email will be directed to them by the administrator.
All the items from this blog have been migrated to the website and whilst this will still be updated (for a while anyway) it will be replicated at the website.
Please have a squizz at the website as it is very "pretty"! Also a BIG thank you to Amy Yongsiri and her "boys" (aka web designers) for all their fantastic work!!
Have fun exploring........
Thursday, March 25, 2010
VOKI - CHECK THIS OUT!
VOKI is a free service that allows you to create personal speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile and email. Go HERE for more info!
Press PLAY for a special message!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL CLOSING SOON!!!
Have you forgotten to renew your membership to the Visual Arts & Design Educators Association NSW (VADEA) for 2010, or perhaps you are considering joining VADEA for the first time?
The early bird membership ends March 31- next week!!
Act fast, act now, and save money!
Don’t risk missing out on hearing about interesting events planned for this year. JOIN UP!!
If you have already joined up for 2010, thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to meeting you soon at one of the VADEA events.
ADOBE CS 5 LAUNCHING SOOOON
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Join us for the exclusive Asia Pacific Online Unveiling Event, Tuesday April 13, 2010. INFO HERE
COFA TALKS START AGAIN
COFA Partnerships with remote Aboriginal Communities
WHO Dr Vivien Johnson, Kasumi Ejiri, Dr Jennifer Biddle, Dr Jennifer Deger
WHEN Tuesday, March 30 @ 6:00pm
WHERE College of Fine Arts, Main Lecture Theatre (EGO2), Cnr Oxford Street & Greens Road, Paddington
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
EXHIBITION AS SITE - BIENNALE PREVIEW
Come to a great seminar and get the low-down on the Biennale too!
WEDNESDAY 31st March 5:30 - 7:30 MCA ONLY $20!!
VADEA EAS Workshop
WEDNESDAY 31st March 5:30 - 7:30 MCA ONLY $20!!
VADEA EAS Workshop
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
WEBQUEST
Last year I did some in-school inservice run by Macquarie University's ICT Centre. The course was called eMints and on the whole was pretty useless, but.............we did do one thing that worked well and that I have used with my students, both last year and more fully this year.
It is a webquest and the students were required to make a "scavenger hunt" style postcard that represented interactivity. In addition to this they had to present all their research and evaluations etc in my Webquest and effectively it has meant that each student has built a "mini" personal website.
If you would like to know more, click our VA logo above or have a look HERE. You can view without signing in:)
ART MONTH
WATTERS GALLERY is hosting a number of artists talks this month. See the OUTLINE below and the DETAILS here.
Go along, learn "stuff", have fun!
Free Talk Wednesday Printable[3]
Go along, learn "stuff", have fun!
Free Talk Wednesday Printable[3]
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
WOMEN'S WORK?
Apparently the Biennale about to open at The Whitney (NYC) is being deemed the Women's Biennale as half of the artists being shown are female. Read more from The New York Times (excerpt below)
Nonetheless, more than half the artists represented are women, a record for the Whitney’s marquee exhibition. Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari, his associate curator, say the number was happenstance. They intend their survey, titled simply “2010,” only to reflect the tenor of American art right now, which they see as “somber and intimate.” Not feminine.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
AMAZING RESOURCE FROM THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (NYC)
From: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pcgn/ho_1992.5147.htmJust cruising The Met site (as you do) and am again amazed at the resources there. This one is great as not only is there information on periods of art etc but they are accompanied by thematic essays.
Here is some info about the Heilbrunn Timeline and of course a link!
The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, funded by the Heilbrunn Foundation, New Tamarind Foundation, and Zodiac Fund, is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The Metropolitan Museum's curatorial, conservation, and education staff research and write the Timeline, which is an invaluable reference and research tool for students, educators, scholars, and anyone interested in the study of art history and related subjects. First launched in 2000, the Timeline now extends from prehistory to the present day. It will continue to expand in scope and depth, and reflect the most up-to-date scholarship.Go exploring through images, maps and essays..........enjoy!
ON YOUR WAY TO NYC??
From MoMA website: William Kentridge. Drawing from Stereoscope 1998–99. Charcoal, pastel, and colored pencil on paper, 47 1/4 x 63" (120 x 160 cm). New Kentridge exhibition about to open at MoMA NYC.
Should be worth a visit...........even online!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
AND THE WINNER IS SYDNEY
Feel like attending an "international" conference on your own turf for a change?
Well the "gang" who had their conference in Venice last year are coming to Sydney University this year! Here is their website info.
Why not submit a paper? Info here - deadline March 11th 2010.
The 2010 Conference will be held in University of Sydney, Australia from 22-25 July 2010.The 2010 Arts Conference will address a range of critically important issues and themes relating to the arts in society. Plenary speakers will include leading thinkers and practitioners in the arts, as well as paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by researchers and practitioners in all fields of artistic engagement.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
BOUT THAT WEEKEND IN MAY.....
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPhotoshop master class weekend- Digiscapes II
Join art and design educators for an inspirational residential weekend
of teacher professional development at our award winning Education
Centre. Workshops will explore photoshop, photography and e-learning.
Expert tuition is provided by Photoshop gurus Di Goodman and Kerry
Short, with years of integrating digital techniques and e-learning in
the secondary art and design curriculum. Develop personal skills and
explore teaching and learning in the creative use of Photoshop in a
studio setting. Explore online collaborative learning spaces and
discover colour management tools and digital printing
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May
Boyd Education Centre, Riversdale
For further details contact Education Manager Mary Preece
mary@bundanon.com.au
BIENNALE IS STARTING TO GET REALLY EXCITING
Wang Qingsong's installation will feature in the Biennale. From ABC news articleInteresting article on ABC news on the Biennale. I am impatient to see this installation!
Be sure to sign up for the updates from Facebook and the eNews from the Biennale site:) Program highlights announced today!!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
FIRST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR
EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OBJECT GALLERY SURRY HILLS
Monday 15th March 9:30 - 3:30 $80.00
See FLYER for more details.
The talks will be held at Object Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition State.Respond: Exploring Sustainable Design.
Creative directors of 5 design studios were asked to respond to a statement about design and sustainability. This resulted in transformation of Object Gallery into a laboratory of ideas exhibiting the words and designs of designers with very different practices.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
GREAT REFERENCE SITE
R.E.W.I.R.E.D
An independent initiative from Gary Poulton, Visual Arts, Photography and Design Teacher, Sydney, NSW.
The purpose of this site is to make available a range of resources for Visual Arts, Photography and Design Educators. The primary orientation of the site is for NSW HSC Curriculum.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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