Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) | Incinerator Gallery
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a powerful and exciting student-centred teaching methodology co-developed by cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen and veteran museum educator Philip Yenawine. In monthly (or more) lessons VTS has been proven to strengthen students’ oral communications, literacy and creative and analytical skills among students of all ages. VTS uses facilitated discussion to practice […]
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) | Incinerator Gallery
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a research based pedagogy that uses art to develop students’ critical thinking, communication and visual literacy skills. It engages learners at all levels and capacities in a rigorous process of examination and meaning making through a facilitated group discussion. VTS creates a safe environment whereby students are eager to participate […]
Escher X Nendo Between Two Worlds: Briefing for educators | NGV
In advance of the opening of Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds, join the NGV Learning team for a free briefing exploring the intriguing worlds of artists M. C. Escher and Japanese design studio nendo, whose work comes together for the first time in this exhibition. Join Cathy Leahy, NGV Senior Curator of Prints and […]
Masterclass for teachers | NGV
George Baldessin and Brett Whiteley were born in the same year – 1939 – and in the 1960s and 1970s experienced meteoric success in their respective cities of Melbourne and Sydney. Baldessin / Whiteley: Parallel Visions combines some of these artists’ most iconic works as well as others that have never been exhibited before. It […]
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS): Sequencing Artworks and the Stages of Aesthetic Development | MUMA
Catch up with colleagues and join experienced Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) trainer Carly Grace as she leads an inspiring end-of-year program at MUMA and our neighbouring gallery the Duldig Studio. VTS is a renowned inquiry based approach to experiencing art. It empowers students to discuss artworks with their peers and develop skills in observation, communication […]
NVAEC 2019 At the Heart: Inspiration, Bravery, Compassion and Connection | NGA
NGA is at the heart of our nation’s visual culture so it is fitting that they will host the fourth National Visual Art Education Conference in January 2019. The theme in 2019, in line with the major summer exhibition Love and Desire: Pre-Raphaelite Masterpieces from the Tate, is all about matters of the heart—inspiration, bravery, […]
Baldessin / Whiteley Educator Evening | NGV
George Baldessin and Brett Whiteley were born in the same year – 1939 – and in the 1960s and 1970s experienced meteoric success in their respective cities of Melbourne and Sydney. Baldessin/Whiteley: Parallel Visions combines some of the artists’ most iconic works as well as others that have never been exhibited before. Join NGV for […]
Art & Spirit Workshop | AARE Vic
The Australian Association for Religious Education in Victoria extends an invitation to Art and Religion co-ordinators, teachers and chaplains to attend a lecture on ‘Interpreting Religion In Art’ and looking at significant religious works at the NGV, Victoria. The lecture and gallery viewing will be delivered by David Menzies, Educator, NGV Join us for afternoon tea, […]
Professional Development for Educators: Design for Life: Grant and Mary Featherston | Heide MOMA
Art Every Day: National Primary Visual Arts Conference 2018
Art every day in the primary classroom. Is this a hope, a dream, a reality, a necessity? The MCA’s first national primary visual arts conference brings together teachers, artists, researchers, school leaders and arts advocates to lead a conversation around best-practice visual arts teaching and learning in the primary years. We know that access to […]