Media and Techniques

Curriculum details

Strand

Creative Arts (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Media and Techniques (2.1)

Content standard

B9.2.1.1 - Visual Arts: Demonstrate understanding and apply media and techniques in casting, assemblage and folding

Indicator

B9.2.1.1.3 - Apply artistic techniques in folding by using available media to make creative artworks.

Suggested placement

Term 1, Week 12 (Week 12 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. 75

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify the techniques in folding such as creasing, pleating, knotting, to make creative artworks and research artists who use folding techniques in their artwork.
2. Use the techniques in folding such as creasing, pleating and knotting to make creative artworks and use your research into artists who use folding techniques in their artwork to inform the design of your artwork. Techniques: creasing, pleating, knotting, stippling, gluing and folding etc. Tools and Materials: scissors, craft knife, glue, paper, fabric, staple pin, ribbons etc. Uses: for decoration of halls, rooms, occasions, paper bags, broche etc.
3. Display folded artworks for appreciation, reflection and use peer- and self-evaluation to review work. Examples of art-specific language vocabulary: creasing, pleating, knotting, and folding.