Exhibition X Factor (KS2)

Discover the stories behind the paintings. Be a Judge and choose the Winners!

Venue:

  • Bolton Museum

Note: All sessions at the Museum are free to schools within the Bolton Local Authority

Aim:

  • To provide pupils with an enjoyable, exciting and inspirational learning experience, using the Art Gallery as the springboard for further work.

Objectives:

  • To provide pupils with an understanding of the wide range of Fine and Decorative Art in the Gallery and different ways of classifying our collection.
  • To provide pupils with the opportunity of seeing and responding to works of art from different cultures and periods.
  • To encourage pupils to examine closely and ask appropriate questions about the paintings.
  • To develop the pupils’ skill in collecting and recording visual and other information.
  • To develop pupils’ speaking and listening skills, using appropriate artistic vocabulary.

National Curriculum links:

This interactive workshop links to the Key Stage 2 Scheme of work for:

  • Art and Design Unit 9: Visiting a museum, gallery or site