Art Talk - The Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - ESL Friendly - 7-12 years
Class experience
In this class students will develop their English fluency by identifying the formal qualities of an artwork. They will use the language of composition; visual elements and principles, to discuss how these appear and are applied in 'The Starry Night', a painting by Vincent Van Gogh. Learners will be encouraged and supported when responding to Van Gogh's work using the vocabulary and images provided. By looking at several of Van Gogh's other paintings, students will also learn about the context...
Learners will develop their understanding of composition using visual elements and principles to discuss an art work. Visual elements are; colour, value, shape, form, line, texture and space. Visual principles are; contrast, movement, unity (harmony), emphasis (focal point), pattern and rhythm. Learners will also learn about the context of the work and the intention of the artist. Contextual information can be personal, societal, political, cultural an/or historical. I will encourage your learner to use their voice to respond to art and to develop their fluency in the language of visual composition.
Diploma in Art Education - University of British Columbia Art Educator - 14 years teaching in international contexts - face to face and online
Homework Offered
Optional: Your learner is encouraged to familiarize themselves with visual elements and principles. I have attached a file with the standard ones but you could also look online with your learner, for resources that support their understanding of these.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Your learner will receive positive and constructive, oral and written feedback based on the how they participated in this class.Grades Offered
We will focus on an image of the renowned painting, The Starry Night and other works by Vincent van Gogh; The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh, 1819, oil on canvas, 92.1 x 73.7 cm, Museum of Modern Art. MOMA.org accessed 11.02.23 Sources for other works viewed during this class will be acknowledged in the presentation.
I teach classes related to English acquisition, literacy and visual arts. I have taught internationally for many years, mostly in Tanzania, but also for shorter periods in Sudan and Oman. My approach to teaching is student centred. I provide a...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class