Secondary school excursions to Cockatoo
The rich history and dramatic environment of Cockatoo Island provide memorable learning opportunities for secondary students across a range of syllabus areas, including History, Geography and Visual Arts.
Focus areas for excursion programs include: colonial history, industrial heritage, changing environments, urban growth and decline, civics and citizenship and an exploration of the island as a site for art-making and creative response.
Who is this appropriate for?
| Subject | Stage | Unit Outcomes & Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | Stage 4 | Investigating the World: roles and responsibilities of individuals, groups and Governments in the management of sites for future generations. Global Citizenship: the actions of individuals and groups to improve the quality of environments. |
Geography |
Stage 5 |
Issues in Australian Environments: urban growth and decline. Investigating Australia's Identity: heritage. Changing Australian Environments: changing nature and patterns of work. |
History |
Stage 5 |
Australian Social and Political Life to 1914: living and working conditions. Contemporary Australia: how and why Australians sought to preserve their natural and built heritage. |
Design and Technology |
Stages 4 & 5 |
The impact of past, current and emerging technologies on individuals, society and environments. |
Visual Arts |
Stages 4 & 5 |
As a subject for art-making experiences.
|
Civics and Citizenship |
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How individuals, groups and levels of government are involved in the process of change in Australian communities. Decision-making processes involved in the management of geographical issues in Australia and implications for sustainability, social justice and equity. The importance of preservation and conservation of heritage. |
New Visual Arts Program! Machines and manifestos: Cockatoo Island sculpture workshop
Secondary visual art students: Years 9 - 12
In this artist-led workshop, students will explore the rich visual landscape of Cockatoo Island's industrial past. Giant cranes, abandoned ship-building machinery, historic slip-ways and docks provide inspiration for a sculptural construction workshop that references the work of the Futurists, their manifesto and love of the machine.
Sculptor Linda Bowden is an experienced artist and teacher who has taught at the National Art School, the Tom Bass Studio Sculpture School and regional galleries in NSW. Linda exhibits regularly in Sydney, including in Sculpture by the Sea. Her work has won numerous awards and residencies and is represented in private collections across Australia.
Booking details
Duration: 4 hours, plus lunch break
Group size: 15 - 20
Cost: $22 per student (minimum of 15 students)
Bookings subject to availability
Further information
Contact
If you have any questions about program content, or would like to arrange a program that is tailored to meet the specific needs of your students, please call (02) 8969 2199 or email education@harbourtrust.gov.au
