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Super Designers - Abo Art Workshop
Learn about Aboriginal symbols, Dreamtime stories, and culture, then design, code, draw, and colour related artworks using programmable robots!
Overview
In the first part of this workshop, the children learn about the different symbols used by the Australian Aboriginal people to tell their Dreamtime stories and preserve their culture.
In the second part, each child chooses a related theme artwork to do.
To create and complete artworks, the children:
- Draw sketches and plan designs.
- Use iPads, a coding app, and real robots to practice drawing on whiteboards first and then to draw final patterns and shapes on artwork papers.
- Colour drawings as suitable.
Artworks can be taken home or displayed in the centre.
Highlights
Teaches about Aboriginal symbols, Dreamtime stories and culture.
Nurtures children’s imagination when designing and creating artworks.
Develops problem solving skills when drawing sketches and planning robot routes.
Develops logical thinking skills when coding to draw patterns and shapes.
Generates excitement and a sense of achievement when completing artworks.
Visualises coding by watching real robots execute coded instructions.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation.
What’s included?
- Robots and all the equipment needed
- Full compliance verification and documentation
Basic information
- Two age groups: Years K–2 and Years 3–6
- The children will be split into sessions of 60 minutes
Price
Please choose the most suitable option for your needs when submitting a booking request, taking into account the anticipated number of attending children. The minimum cost associated with the selected option will still apply, even in the event of lower attendance than expected. However, accommodating additional children beyond the maximum number of the chosen option is contingent upon availability.
- Up to 24 children - $450
- 25 to 48 children - $15 per child (Minimum cost: $600)
- 49 to 72 children - $15 per child (Minimum cost: $900)
- 73 to 96 children - $15 per child (Minimum cost: $1200)
- 97 to 120 children - $14 per child (Minimum cost: $1400)
- 121 to 150 children - $13.5 per child (Minimum cost: $1650)
Travel fees may apply (If applicable, we will inform you about the travel cost prior to your booking request being confirmed.)
Requirements
- A large indoor space (Preferably a hall) with power available
- No food or drink permitted in workshops
My Time Our Place Framework
- Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
- Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators