These resources aim to encourage nursery and school children to create their own artworks, inspired by artworks in the National Galleries of Scotland Collection.
Here you will find three key artworks to look at and discuss, with some additional images included below. There are suggestions of things to think about, what to make and examples of materials that can be used.
Things to consider
Here are a few questions to help spark the imagination.
- Do you have a pet? Do you know anyone who does? What sort of animals are they?
- If you could have any pet in the world what would it be?
- Would your pet be big or small? Fierce or friendly? Soft or spikey?
- What noises would your pet make?
- Would you rather have a furry rabbit or a scaly crocodile?
- What can you do with a pet? Stroke it? Ride it? Play with it?
- Where can you get a pet from?
- What do you need to do to look after a pet?
- Can you think of any songs about animals? How Much is That Doggy in the Window?, Little Peter Rabbit, Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Draw
A picture of a pet. It can be real or imaginary. You can be with your pet in the picture or your pet can be on its own. Your pet could be sleeping, playing, eating or doing anything else you can think of!
Use
Any size paper, in any colour.
Any materials or combination of materials, such as pencils, paint, chalks, crayons, paper or fabric.
Curriculum for Excellence
Entering this can competition contribute to your teaching of Curriculum for Excellence and interdisciplinary learning. Here are some examples of what the children will be able to do in working towards their entries:
Expressive Arts Art and Design |
Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities in art and design. EXA 0-05a I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. EXA 0-07a |
Health and wellbeing |
I am developing my movement skills through practice and energetic play. HWB 0-22a |
Literacy and English |
As I listen and take part in conversations and discussions, I discover new words and phrases which I use to help me express my ideas, thoughts and feelings. |
Sciences |
I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on each other. SCN 0-01a |
Art Competition contact details
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