Exploring Painting Education in New Zealand Schools: A Throwback to the 1980s
In a nostalgic glance back to the 1980s, we delve into the timeless art of teaching painting in New Zealand schools. Despite the passage of three decades, the essence of teaching still needs to be made public, though hairstyles and fashion certainly have evolved. Enter a captivating documentary, a relic from the Auckland Art College archives, showcasing the partnership with FAS—Fine Art Supplies Ltd., encapsulating the spirit of art education in schools of yesteryears.
Painting Portraits: Unveiling Part 1 of 4
Step into a bygone era with this historical documentation of painting education within New Zealand schools. Even today, there exists a wealth of wisdom to glean from these four educational episodes. Catering to teachers engaging with young minds aged 4 to 12, this series provides invaluable insights into teaching painting, blending technique with the boundless realms of creativity—a philosophy echoing the core tenets of the contemporary Art Curriculum.
Preserved by the Television Production Unit at Auckland College of Education during the 1980s, in collaboration with FAS - Fine Art Supplies Ltd., this series embodies enduring techniques that withstand the test of time.