The programme includes an introductory video, bus transport and a guided Gallery visit of one hour. ArtStart and ArtSmart are collection-based programmes which respond to different achievement objective levels.

ArtStart is an introduction to the Gallery and addresses the achievement objectives for levels 1 - 4. It will encourage students to look at, consider and talk about works of art. It will explore how different media influence the communication of ideas and examine the purpose of images and objects and the contexts in which they were made, viewed and valued.

To view and print the ArtStart 2006 programme and the Term 2 2006 programme, which is in Portable Document format (PDF), you will need Adobe Acrobat. This is available for free downloading from the Adobe website.

From July 2006, the Gallery will be introducing ArtStudio, practical art programmes for schools in its temporary venue - formerly the New Gallery.

ArtStudio programmes will combine an encounter with works of art followed by a practical workshop in our ArtStudio. The programme will focus on themes such as signs and symbols of identity's well as the work of significant New Zealand and Pacific artists.

Senior students will have the opportunity of working with a practising artist who will talk about their own working methods then mentor the students through the process of refining ideas toward a series of works.

ArtStudio will assist teachers in delivering the curriculum by providing learning experiences in the unique environment provided by the Gallery and its displays.

ArtSmart will address the achievement objectives for levels 5 - 8 and focuses on more structured analysis and research by interpreting and communicating ideas as well as understanding the contexts for art. It is directed to students who are required to analyse and research topics in art. It can be tied to research projects and used as a tool for the development of student's own ideas or as a response to specific exhibitions or artists work.

The Art Gallery Explorer is a 15-minute video which takes students behind the scenes into Gallery storage and conservation areas as well as introducing ways of talking and thinking about works of art.

It is only available with access programme visits and will be sent to your school for viewing in the week before your visit.

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To view and print Bookings for access programmes - ArtStart and ArtSmart, which is in Portable Document format (PDF), you will need Adobe Acrobat. This is available for free downloading from the Adobe website.

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
Year 0-8
Students will examine examples of New Zealand and Pacific art that explore and express cultural identity. Study of these works will provide the motivation for students to make their own visual response.
This is a 90 minute programme which will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays of Term 3 and 4. The cost is $3 per student.

THREE ARTISTS
Year 9-11
Students will look at and discuss works by three significant New Zealand and Pacific artists and then respond to these works through their own art making. [20 - 30 students]
This is half a day programme and will operate on three Thursdays and Fridays in Term 3 and 4 at a cost o $6 per student.

MENTOR
Year 12-13
Students will work with a practising artist to develop and refine their own ideas over a day. They will also have e-mail access to the artist for one 'electronic' critique of progress and finally meet as a group to review the outcomes of their investigations. [max. 20 students]
This whole day programme will operate on four Mondays in term 3 in 06.
The cost is $10 per student. The artists and dates will be identified in early 2006.

For bookings and more information contact
Roger Taberner
Curator Education
09 307 7727
roger.taberner@aucklandcity.govt.nz