9. pie-rat illustration
Recommended Group: Year 3 - 7
This activity follows a similar approach to the Imaginative Illustration activity while concentrating on characters from the Stroogle Sails the Seven Seas.
Cameron begins by performing an illustration demonstration to create a Pie-Rat character. The students then use a variety of props such as plastic rats, small manakins and clothing templates to draw their own Pie-Rats or Mer-Mouses. This activity encourages creativity, process and technique.
The school is welcome to keep Cameron’s illustration as a memento. This activity focuses on information contained in Cameron’s new book How to Create Pie-Rats.
Time: This activity requires a 90 minute session to allow time for the demonstration.
Maximum Size: A double class (60 students).
Materials Required: Pencils and erasers, coloured pencils and/or watercolour paints, sketchbooks or paper.
Preparation: Read students The Stroogle Sails the Seven Seas and show them How to Create Pie-Rats.
