JHS2 Creative Arts And Design · Term 1 Week 3: Design in Nature and Manmade Environment

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.1.1.1.3

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define at least five principles of design (including contrast, emphasis, unity and variety) in their own words and record them accurately in their sketchbooks.
Identify and describe at least three examples of design principles in nature and three in the manmade environment, giving reasons for their choices.
Explain in writing how contrast, emphasis, unity and variety organise the elements of design (texture and colour) into a unified visual composition.
Create a simple observational drawing or collage that deliberately uses at least two principles of design, and present it to the class for feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Design in Nature and Manmade Environment (1.1)
Content standard: B8.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of design as a concept in relation to the elements (texture and colour) and principles (contrast, emphasis and unity) of design and as a medium for creative expression of design in nature and the manmade environment.
Indicator: B8.1.1.1.3 - Research to identify and record in writing what constitutes the 'principles of design' and describe how they are used to organise the elements of design into building blocks for creative expression of design in nature and the manmade environment.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Creative Arts and Design, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 38
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

3. Search for and organise relevant information to describe and record the 'principles of design' and how they apply in nature and the manmade environment for reflection. Examples: unity, variety

Figure from the jhs2 creative arts and design curriculum, printed page 38

Manmade designs
Source: Pinterest.com
3. Identify, describe and record examples of principles of design in nature and the manmade environment for appreciation and discussion.
4. Apply knowledge gained to select examples of 'elements and principles of design' to create own designs using available manual and digital tools, materials and techniques for appreciation, display and feedback.