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A collection of Slideshows to support kaiako with the planning and delivery of teaching and learning

Pacific Voices in Te Whariki ↗

External link: “Part two of this workshop explores ways in which the visual arts of Pacific cultures can be an expression and interpretation of the Principles, Strands, and Learning Outcomes…
Poster Design Principles and Elements

A series of slides that looks at the use of design principles and elements in poster design.
Visual Typography

A range of examples of Visual Typography along with some associated activities.
Composite images in Photoshop

A step-by-step guide of how to experiment with different tools on Photoshop to create composite images.
Y9 Patu Unit

A unit that looks at traditional and contemporary examples of patu.
Doodle Portrait

A one-off portrait task that combines collage and Zentangle. Ideal for junior secondary students.
Sculptor: Fletcher Benton

A paper folding activity that looks at the work of sculptor Fletcher Benton. Suitable for junior secondary.
David Carson: Conventions

A slideshow that looks at the design conventions of David Carson.
Cubist Portraits

An activity for years 7-8 that looks at Cubist portraits.
Differentiation in Visual Arts

Some strategies to try in the Visual Arts classroom to ensure that you are meeting the individual needs of the students in your art class so that they all make…
Shepard Fairey: The Links Between Hearts and Minds↗

External link: A slideshow created by Obey artist Shepard Fairey for Earth Day.
Design: Exciting project ideas for folio

A comprehensive slideshow with ideas for a range of design projects for folio.
Comic-book, modelling and stop-motion apps

A collection of different online apps that can be used to create comic-books, 3D modelling and stop-motion.
Creating Street Art: Cube Drawing Mural

A drawing activity inspired by the street artist Thank You X that utilises Zentangle art.
A Stitch in Photography↗

A comprehensive powerpoint that looks at the use of thread and needlework in photography.
Digital Citizenship in Art

A powerpoint designed for Junior Art students that covers how to appropriately download images off the internet and use a pendrive/USB.
Appropriation, copyright and plagiarism

The following resources are supplied for teachers to curate their own content from to educate ākonga about appropriation, copyright and plagiarism.
Wayne Thiebaud and the Elements of Art

Lesson ideas for primary and junior secondary students on how to incorporate the elements of art when looking at the work of Wayne Thiebald.
Junior Photography: What’s in your head?

Step by step instruction on how to create a Surrealist portrait.
Junior Photography: Glitch portrait

Step by step instructions for how to create a glitch portrait using Photoshop.
Junior Photography: Double exposure portrait

Step by step instructions on how to create a double exposure portrait.
Junior Photography: Landscape kaleidoscope photography

A junior photography task designed by Louisa Afoa that looks at kaleidoscope landscapes.
Junior Photography: Cubism distortion

A photography task designed for junior students that looks at Cubism distortion.
Waka Huia & Papahou

A series of slides looking at the contextual considerations of Waka Huia and Papahou.
Object of the day: Hue

A slideshow that looks at the history and tikanga of hue with links to established practice.
Visual Arts Teaching for PCT’s

In this hui Alice Alva discusses curriculum, pedagogy and content for Visual Arts teaching and learning programmes. Alice is a multi-disciplinary artist, and educator based in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton, New…
Universal Design for Learning

“Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimise teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.”
Approaches to Scholarship & Painting

Katie Poynter is Head of Visual Arts at Rangitoto College where in 2021, despite extended lockdowns, 21 students achieved Scholarship, across three Visual Arts subjects…
Teaching Senior Photography

Paul Stevens discusses his approach to teaching Photography at Senior Secondary levels, including sharing strategies and ideas for teaching Scholarship…
Approaches to Teaching Photography

Jonathan Cameron has a MFA from Massey University and is the Arts Leader of Curriculum and Head of Visual Art at St Paul’s Collegiate in Hamilton…
Approaches to Teaching Sculpture

Ros Cameron discusses ideas for teaching Sculpture and shares strategies for growing Sculpture at both Junior and Senior levels. Ros is based at Wellington East Girls’ College…
Improving Outcomes for Printmaking

Esther Hansen shares strategies for improving print outcomes, with a focus on Junior Secondary and NCEA Level 1. Esther has an MFA in Fine Arts and has been teaching at…
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Sculpture

Genevieve Craig shares her start to the year, processes to get ākonga up and going and ways to approach extending ideas and building on other disciplines…
Len Lye Style Flip Book ↗

External Link: A slideshow created by the Govett-Brewster Gallery where you can make a flip book inspired by Len Lye.
Activity: Pop Art Still Life Drawing

A drawing activity designed as a remote learning task where students gather objects from popular culture to draw.
Grid Typologies & Line Drawings

“Grid Typology: Learning Objective – Create a List of 9 Objects that represent you. Remember these need to be appropriate objects to be used in school mahi”
Landscape Doodle Activity

“The Big Idea: to learn about the elements of line, colour, value and space and how to apply them to create the principles of rhythm, repetition, pattern in a work…
Kick Start: Printmaking Artist Models

This 126 page resource details a wealth of printmaking artist models.
ANZAAE Scholarship Print

This 96 page resource covers: scholarship Wisdom from Kate Rivers; PHS year 13 printmaking folios; Starting 2018;
Print Artist Models – Scholarship Workshop

This 124 page resource was presented at the ANZAAE Scholarship Workshop in 2018.
Drypoint Etching

This 46 page resource details the intaglio technique of drypoint etching. Examples are presented throughout.
Monoprinting: Texture, Collograph, Pronto

This 35 page resource details examples of mono printing, with a focus on textures, collographs, pronto plates and monotypes.
Monoprinting: Linear Transfer Prints

This 58 page details examples of monoprinting, with a focus on linear transfer prints.
Woodcuts/Lino Cuts Slides

This 65 page resource details examples of woodcuts/lino cuts.
Practical Printmaking Palooza (Part Two)

This 71 page resource originates from Esther, Kate, and Bridget’s ANZAAE Conference 2021 workshop.
Practical Printmaking Palooza (Part One)

This 70 page resource originates from Esther, Kate, and Bridget’s ANZAAE Conference 2021 workshop.
Digital Printmaking Intensive Slides

This 26 page resource details digital printmaking techniques with Adobe Photoshop. Examples are also presented.
ASATA Printmaking Workshop Slides

This 56 page resource was presented at a ASATA Tetra Pak printing Workshop with Bridget Burnett, Rachel Schanzer, Jude Gordon, and Ina Arraoui.
Lo-Fi Print Processes (Part Two)

This 103 slide resource demonstrates Lo-Fi print processes.
Lo-Fi Print Processes (Part One)

This 70 slide resource demonstrates Lo-Fi print processes.
Printmaking Conventions

Details over 70 printmaking conventions with examples.
Re:Productions – Extending Printmaking Folio Boards

Demonstrates ways that are OK to fill the Print Folios boards when under time pressure.
Strategies to Improve Junior and Level 1 Printmaking Outcomes (Part Two)

Esther shares strategies for improving print outcomes, with a focus on Junior Secondary and NCEA Level 1.
Strategies to Improve Junior and Level 1 Printmaking Outcomes (Part One)

Esther shares strategies for improving print outcomes, with a focus on Junior Secondary and NCEA Level 1.