Form 6 recently embarked on an Art trip to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, spending the afternoon capturing the details of planes, hangars and historical wartime artefacts through their drawings. Nestled in the expansive grounds of the renowned former airfield from the First and Second World Wars, Duxford provided the perfect backdrop for them to explore. The hangars, housing an array of iconic aircraft, offered an opportunity for the children to observe and capture their essence on large sheets of paper.
Encouraging the pupils to immerse themselves in the exhibits, the trip allowed Form 6 to appreciate the muted colours, unique shapes, and captivating forms on display.
Form 6 seemed captivated by the vast collection of military aircraft and the IWM Duxford's rich historical exhibits. The sheer size of the hangars and the impressive display of warplanes, from early biplanes to modern jets, provided and immersive learning environment for their observational drawings.
They embraced the task, employing various artistic styles to document their observations which they will expand on with a range of media during their Art lessons back at school.
The children explored the techniques of observational drawing, focusing on perspective, shading and proportion. Armed with paper and pencils, Form 6 spread out across the Museum, finding vantage points to draw from. They observed the lines, curves and textures of the exhibits and the trip challenged them to pay close attention to detail ad to capture the essence of the planes and wartime artefacts. Once back in the classroom, the children will study wartime artists before developing their own artwork.
