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Exploring Islamic Art: A Creative Summer Project for Children.

Engage in the rich world of Islamic art through this summer project! Learn about its history, different forms, and cultural significance. Children can create diverse projects, from calligraphy to models of Islamic buildings, providing a platform for creativity and learning. All entries are due on 19th September, with prizes for participants in different age groups. This year's theme is "Islamic Art," offering a wide range of possible topics. Resources like books, libraries, and online sources are available to aid research. Parents' involvement is encouraged, but projects should reflect the child's own effort and originality. Make sure to attend Parents' Day, seek guidance from teachers, and stay updated on useful dates. Let's embark on this exciting artistic journey together!

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Exploring Islamic Art: A Creative Summer Project for Children.

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  1. Parents' Day 2010 - A very brief introduction to Husayni Madrasah - Developments to date - Background to the Summer Projects - This year’s topic with help and references (see handout)

  2. The Beginnings • Began in 1977 • Completely voluntary • In 1991, there were 200 students on the register – and 35 teachers • Using Nower Hill High School premises • Even begun a magazine called Al-Muntazir

  3. Situation at the moment • 30 years on • Generations have changed: volunteers have changed; • children have moved on – some to be teachers • Student number is slowly increasing – about 45 regular students

  4. What now? • House system well established • Teacher database established • Notes database created • Now using both halls (main and annexe) • Playgroup class adapted to child environment • Student guide / handbook • Assemblies • Summer Project

  5. Past Projects Various topics based on Islam: • Imamat • Women personalities in Islam • Islam and the West • Stories of the Prophets in the Qur’an • Comparative religions • Muslim Countries Worldwide

  6. Rules and regulations • Projects must be in English if written (Arabic calligraphy is permitted) • There is NO set word limit • Any form is allowed: - Poster - Model - Game - Booklet - Drawing - Magazine • Do NOT write your name on the project • All projects should be submitted on 19th September

  7. What’s on offer? • All children who produce a project receive a prize • The winner in each group gets a special prize • Under 6 years old • 6 to 10 years old • Over 10 years old • Overall winner gets a prize

  8. Marking • A marking criteria is set out • Independent judges look at and mark the projects • Content 35% of the marks • Depth of research and quality of work presented • Presentation 20% of the marks • Degree of skill in portraying piece of work (e.g. language, use of grammar and syntax, artistic ability etc.) It is useful to word process the project, if you are presenting a booklet, magazine or poster. • Effort 25% of the marks • Time taken and work done to produce the entry. The judges will try to exclude any direct element of parental involvement. • Originality 20% of the marks • A reflection of the depth of thought in selecting a piece to portray the subject.

  9. This year’s Project • Title is: “Islamic Art ” - vast areas to talk about - lots of possible types of projects - simple projects possible for young

  10. Some useful ideas • Younger children: • Calligraphy • Models: Islamic buildings (e.g Taj Mahal by Shah Jahan) • Booklet detailing various types of Islamic Art – lots of pictures

  11. Some useful ideas • Older children: • How Islamic Art has developed since the 7th Century (from Umayyad Abbasid art onwards) • The three empires: Ottoman, Mughal and Safavid • Spain and Al-Andalus • Islamic Art by non-Muslims • Contemporary Islamic Art • Push the boundaries – talk about Islamic Music and how this has changed over the years

  12. Sources of information • Library • Books (some are available in Mosques and at home too!) • The Arab Contribution to Islamic Art: From the Seventh to the Fifteenth Centuries (but this is a lot of detail) by Wijdan Ali • Encyclopaedia • These often give a lot of detail and may be useful for older children • Internet (but beware of unreliable information): • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_art • http://www.webcitation.org/5kwrZY56V (MSN Encarta)

  13. What next? • We encourage the parents to help their children – but not to do the project for them! • Collect a handout • Please make sure you’ve registered (so we know who hasn’t come today) • Go and see the teachers of your children • Remember to ask them anything you want! • Don’t forget to visit the Comments and Suggestions table and ensure you have filled in a questionnaire before you leave

  14. Useful dates for your diary • 27th July (today): • Project preparation • Parents’ day • 4th July (next week): • Activity Day (meet here as normal) • 11th July: • Sports Day (meet at Headstone Manor Park) • Please take a handout for more information about this • 19th September: • Beginning of Winter Term • Submission of Summer Projects!

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