Art at Malsis

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up”

Pablo Picasso  1881-1973

 

Art is a popular subject at Malsis. We encourage students to explore and develop their creative potential using a variety of media.  Pupils develop their skills so that they feel confident approaching various art themes. For the more enthusiastic, apart from the usual lessons, there are also break time and evening sessions. The Art program follows a broad and balanced   course with several cross curricular references linking it with other subjects. Pupils are offered a wide range of artistic experience in both two and three-dimensional work as they develop a mastery in a range of tools, media and processes: drawing, painting printing, collage modelling and construction.

 

We encourage students to think creatively, to experiment and explore and make discoveries of their own. Lessons are planned according to age and abilities, and follow a logical sequence in a particular discipline. A great emphasis is placed on drawing skills as a means of broadening visual experience and developing visual literacy. Several visits to museums and galleries are organised during the year to expose the pupils to other artists’ and craftsperson’s ‘work. It is Malsis ‘policy to proudly display the pupils’ work  around school giving pupils a  sense of pride in showing their own work to the rest of the school. 

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