Miss Yuli

This week in our art lesson, we explored how we communicate and express emotions through art. We started by discussing different ways people used to communicate in the past, such as letters and telegrams, and compared them to how we communicate today using mobile phones, social media, and emojis.

To bring this concept to life, students created their own emoji faces to represent different feelings like happiness, sadness, excitement, and surprise. They thought about how colours, shapes, and facial expressions can help show emotions and shared their emoji creations with their classmates.

Through this activity, students learned how art can be used to express emotions and communicate ideas visually. It was a fun and engaging lesson, and we are proud of their creativity!

The Y3-4 students closely observed Egon Schiele’s self-portraits and explored his bold and expressive lines. They practiced sketching in a way that captured the distinct characteristics of Schiele’s work, focusing on strong, deliberate strokes and expressive colour application. Each student showcased their unique perspective and artistic style, producing incredibly distinctive and impressive drawings.

Additionally, we introduced contour drawing. The students learned what contour drawing is and applied the technique by sketching various objects and figures using continuous, flowing lines. It was a fantastic exercise in observation and hand-eye coordination.

This week in our art lesson, we explored the theme “Under the Sea” using a fun and creative tape collage technique. The students had an exciting time designing their own sea animals while learning new artistic skills.

We started by sketching large sea creatures on paper. Students who needed guidance used prepared templates to help with their drawings. Then, we moved on to the decorating phase, where we cut and layered coloured tape to bring our sea animals to life. The students experimented with different patterns, shapes, and colour combinations, making each artwork unique and vibrant.

Through this activity, the students developed their fine motor skills, creativity, and understanding of composition. They also had a wonderful time expressing their artistic vision while learning about the beauty of marine life.

I am so proud of their efforts and look forward to sharing more creative projects next time.

This week, we continued developing our illustrations for the APT video project, building on the creative foundation we set last week. Students refined their drawings, adding details and depth to bring their ideas to life. As we progressed, we explored ways to incorporate motion into our visuals, aligning the illustrations with the rhythm and mood of the song.

Through this process, students not only honed their artistic skills but also deepened their understanding of how music and visuals can work together to tell a story. Their enthusiasm and creativity shone through as they found unique ways to represent movement within their artwork. We’re excited to see the final outcome as we continue this engaging project!

This week, we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and had a wonderful time expressing Eric Carle’s unique illustrations and storytelling through art.

Yeseo explored the vibrant colours found in Eric Carle’s artwork and experimented with layering different colours on white paper to experience his distinctive painting techniques firsthand.

To create the caterpillar, she painted the back of her hand and used a sponge to stamp it onto the paper, forming the body of the caterpillar. She also illustrated the various foods the caterpillar ate throughout the week, bringing the story to life with her own creative interpretation.

It was a great opportunity to freely explore colour expression through the experience of layering different shades!

This week, the Y1-2 students explored acrylic painting by creating unique designs on umbrellas.

They started by sketching their images and then applied paint to bring their ideas to life. Some students experimented with patterns, while others focused on detailed illustrations.

During the remaining time, they selected prepared croquis images to draw, enhancing their sketching and observation skills. It was a great opportunity for them to practice and develop their drawing techniques.

For Y5-6 , after completing our lessons on Pop Art, we compared and contrasted the works of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The students explored the similarities and differences between these two artists, deepening their understanding of Pop Art’s diverse styles and techniques.

Instead of searching for answers online, the students responded to 15 thought-provoking questions using their own words and ideas. This exercise encouraged them to reflect on what they had learned throughout the term and articulate their thoughts independently. Everyone participated enthusiastically, and it was inspiring to see their critical thinking and engagement with art history.

Great job, everyone!

This week, we explored the famous song APT in our art lesson, blending music and visual creativity. Students started by identifying key words in the lyrics, such as apartment, home, window, light, and the two singers’ characters. Using these as inspiration, they sketched scenes they wanted to include in the video. Each student brought their own artistic vision, illustrating different aspects of their ideas.

Students had laid the foundation for the video’s illustrations. This activity not only encouraged creativity but also promoted teamwork and artistic expression. We will continue developing the project next week!

Yeseo’s art lesson was integrated with the IEYC topic “Push and Pull.”

We had an engaging discussion about the principles of force, exploring the meanings of “push” and “pull” through body movements. She also analyzed prepared images, identifying whether they represented pushing or pulling actions.

Yeseo is a very smart kid and understood the concepts well.

Additionally, she applied her understanding of force by playing a push-and-pull game using marbles.

It was a fun and interactive learning experience!

The Year 1-2 kids successfully completed their mini-books this week.

As a special addition, I introduced an exciting lesson they had been eagerly anticipating—“Painting on Umbrellas.” Each kid designed a unique image, boldly outlined it with marker pens, and added vibrant colours.

Once the art exhibition in early June is over, they will be able to take their personalized umbrellas home and use them. The kids were absolutely thrilled and had a fantastic time throughout the lesson.

Next week, we will further enhance their designs by decorating the umbrellas with a combination of markers and waterproof acrylic paint, making them even more beautiful.