This week, the Year 7-9 students continued their studies on the element of art: value. They practised drawing spheres and cylinders, steadily improving their pencil shading techniques and developing a deeper understanding of light and shadow. Their ability to use gradual tones to create realistic three-dimensional forms has shown significant progress.
After completing this exercise, the students turned their focus to a cultural project in celebration of Chuseok. They were introduced to a short Korean folktale and then explored the tiger character that inspired the design of a modern Netflix animation, Demon Hunters. Using this as motivation, they created their own tiger characters.
Once completed, these tiger artworks will be used in a Chuseok event, where students will enjoy a traditional-style game called “Throwing Rice Cakes into the Tiger’s Mouth.”
This combination of skill-building and cultural exploration made for a meaningful and creative week in art.
