PS S5.2 Dreamscapes And Beyond TEACHER RESOURCE

Dreamscapes and Beyond is a dynamic and comprehensive teacher resource designed to guide educators through teaching alongside the corresponding student workbook. Aligned with the NSW Visual Arts syllabus, it offers a structured approach to teaching Surrealism through photography and digital art, encouraging students to think critically and creatively while developing essential visual literacy and artistic skills.

Features:

Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) Framework:

• I Do: Explicit teacher instruction for comprehension tasks, analysis and artmaking activities.

• We Do: Guided practice activities, including collaborative analysis of artworks and group exercises such as a class debate.

• You Do: Individual creative projects where students develop and execute their own Surrealist artworks through photography and digital manipulation, applying learned techniques with confidence.

Art History & Context:

• Explore the origins and significance of Metaphysical art and the Surrealism movement.

• Gain insights into the techniques and innovations of Magritte and Xidong Luo.

Critical & Creative Thinking:

• Scaffolded analysis tasks using syllabus-aligned Structural and Subjective focus viewpoints.

• Connections to the Artworld Concepts (Artist, Artwork, Audience, and World), deepening students' understanding of Surrealism’s impact and the practice of artists.

Cross-Curricular Connections:

• Class debate fosters critical thinking, persuasive language, and formal communication skills.

• Students explore deeper philosophical questions such as time, space, reality, and identity through artistic expression.

• Dream theory and subconscious connections to early psychological theories (Freud, Jung), especially when transitioning into Surrealism.

Integrated Learning Strategies:

• Super 6 literacy strategies to enhance students' understanding of key concepts and vocabulary.

• Varied teaching methods such as researching tasks, class debate, paragraph and short responses. 

• Collaborative learning, encouraging a dynamic classroom environment.

• Scaffolding to support learners at different stages of development, ensuring students can engage meaningfully with the content.

Dreamscapes and Beyond is the ultimate teacher resource to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and artistic exploration, offering a dynamic and engaging way to introduce Surrealism to your students through innovative photography and digital art techniques.