Investigate interesting buildings belonging to Llanelli.
Study the variety of styles associated with buildings in Llanelli.
Develop drawing skills by using different techniques and materials to convey tone and markmaking in Art.
Develop an understanding of other artists in order to enrich their own Artwork.
Evaluate their work, identifying their strengths and areas of improvement.
Develop their drawing skills – considering different approaches to drawing
Build confidence and resilience
Develop their communication skills by interacting with others
Evaluate and express opinions about their own work and that of others
Experiences
Art club – a lunchtime session to socialise and develop Art skills
Pupils will have opportunities to draw inspiration from life outside the classroom environment.
How can I help during this journey?
Visit some of Llanelli’s interesting buildings
Encourage your child to visit exhibitions and galleries
Encourage and support your child to experiment creatively at home in their homework tasks and beyond
Learn about Llanelli town and its history
Consider which areas contribute to their feeling of identity
Learn basic music skills such as musical elements, musical terms
Singing in the classroom, especially songs connected to Llanelli and the surrounding area
Learning to play the Ukulele
Come to understand the Musical Elements
Learn musical terms
Develop performing skills
Year 7 Choir
An opportunity to develop creativity and gain confidence when performing
How can I help during this journey?
Encourage your child to:
Practice using 'BandLab'
Learn a new instrument / practice
Join the school choir
Listen to all kinds of music
Attend various concerts
See a musical in the theatre
Learn about the origins of theatre through studying ‘Mime’ as a performance style.
Independently research and present information on a mime artist from the UK, Europe or Worldwide.
Experiment with familiar posture and gesture to create a stereotypical character.
Show a variety of emotions through facial expression.
Sustain a character in performance for a short period of time.
Be creative as you use your body to create various shapes and objects.
Devise and perform an original piece of mime as a pair.
Identify strengths and weaknesses in your own work and in the work of your peers.
Develop devising skills/create an original piece of theatre.
Portray a role to an audience.
Co-operate and interact with others.
Develop self-confidence, perseverance, resilience and how to overcome challenges faced more independently.
Learn how to use the body to create meaning to an audience.
Evaluative skills to improve their own work and that of others.
Show empathy towards other people and situations.
As homework, learners will research their favourite mime artist or research a new mime artist and present this information in a format of their choice.
Learners will have many opportunities to show creativity and improve their self- confidence when performing to an audience.
How can I help during this journey?
Encourage your child to practice their performance skills as homework.
Visit the theatre when you can.
To improve your child's self-confidence, encourage them to attend our Drama club on Thursday (lunchtime).