Location – DERBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Duration: 2 hours

Key Stage: Key Stage 2

Booking and Prices: £6.50 + VAT per pupil. This session allows 25 pupils (minimum) to 35 pupils (maximum)

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Session Description: Why are the paintings of Derby’s own Joseph Wright world renowned? After this session your pupils will be in no doubt! Students will be introduced to Joseph’s life and his artwork. They’ll search for the meanings, hidden messages and look at the intricate details in Joseph’s paintings. Students will then study some of his preliminary sketches and develop some shading techniques. Finally, they’ll apply those skills to produce their very own masterpiece! (A self-portrait in Joseph’s signature ‘chiaroscuro’ style.)

Curricula:

• Art and Design (learn about great artists in history; Improve drawing mastery with a range of materials; develop techniques with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art and design)
• History (develop an understanding of local history, establishing a narrative of the period of study: enlightenment)
• STEAM Learning 

Skills and Knowledge: Collaborative working, communicating ideas, craft and making, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, culture, Derby/Derbyshire heritage, discussion, enlightenment period, evaluating, exploring ideas, experimenting, fine art observation, fine motor skills, industry, key vocabulary, museum learning, observing museum collections, portraits, questioning, risk taking, speaking and listening, tracing aspects of national history in the locality.

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