Year 7 Art Students chose a native animal to base their lino design on.
I supplied them with images and showed them different ways of drawing an animal .
I worked with the ideas of shape building to help the students draw an effective design that captured their chosen animal.
 We then focused on the line design that was to surround the animal image.
During this study we looked at aboriginal imagery and patterning and discussed the various way line was used and could be used.
Students then drafted their drawing onto the lino using the grey lead transfer method.
Once the design was on the lino they used permanent marker to ensure the image stayed during the cutting weeks but in general students enjoyed this process.
After this course it was time for the exciting part, the print test runs. 
Students then created collages that explored shape to further extend their design element study.
Once completed they printed over them to create interesting  layered effects.

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