SHS2 Art And Design Foundation · Semester 1 Week 1: Art Across Time

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Identify and document Modern Ghanaian artists and their artworks from the 1920s to 1985 in relation to materials, methods, and uses.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Recall at least five Modern Ghanaian artists from the 1920s to 1985 and name one signature artwork associated with each (Level 1: Recall).
Describe the materials and methods used by at least three Modern Ghanaian artists, such as Kofi Antubam, Theodosia Okoh, and Ablade Glover (Level 2: Conceptual understanding).
Explain the intended use or purpose of selected Modern Ghanaian artworks, distinguishing between ceremonial, national identity, religious, and commercial functions (Level 2: Conceptual understanding).
Document, using a manual or digital photo and visual diary format, information on two Modern Ghanaian artists and their works, including accurate details on materials, methods, and uses (Level 3: Strategic reasoning).
Present findings from group research in a clear oral or written report, using art vocabulary appropriately and acknowledging the contributions of women artists such as Theodosia Okoh, Felicia Abban, and Grace Kwami (Level 3: Strategic reasoning).

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Creative Journey (from Caves to 21st Century) (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Art Across Time (1.1)
Content standard: 2.1.1.CS.1 - 2.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of modern Ghanaian Artworks from the 1920s to 1985 in terms of materials, processes, and uses as a basis for making artworks that reflect a wide range of times. 2.1.1.LO.1 Identify and analyse modern Ghanaian artworks from the 1920s to 1985 in terms of materials, methods, and uses. 2.1.1.LO.2 Analyse Modern African art and culture from 1900 to the 21st Century in relation to their peculiar socio-cultural contexts and changes that occurred within the period. 2.1.1.LO.3 Employ knowledge to show the relationships between Western Modern Art from 1850 to 1950 and Modern African art in terms of materials, imagery and meaning.
Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Identify and document Modern Ghanaian artists and their artworks from the 1920s to 1985 in relation to materials, methods, and uses.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 65

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Initiating Talk for Learning: In groups of mixed-ability that caters for gender sensitivity and diverse learning abilities discuss modern Ghanaian artworks made from the 1920s to 1985.
Experiential Learning/Explorative Learning: Undertake educational visits to places of artistic interest or watch videos and photos to see renowned Modern Ghanaian artworks and generate a digital/manual photo and visual diary of some of the artworks seen during the visit. Examples of places of artistic interest: National Museum, National Theatre, the Flagstaff house /Jubilee House, the Parliament House, Omanye House (Artists Alliance), Centers for National Culture (District and Regional Centers), etc.
Collaborative Learning: In small mixed groups, investigate and generate a presentation for the class on renowned modern Ghanaian artists from the 1920s to 1985 in relation to their works, materials, processes and use. As learners make presentations on their findings, generate conversations about the need to be patriotic and contributing to their nation's development through art. Again, consciously project the contributions of women to encourage the young girls in the class. Examples of modern Ghanaian artists are Oku Ampofo, Amon Kotei, Theodosia Okoh, Kofi Antubam, Felicia Abban, Ablade Glover, Vincent Akwete Kofi, Joyce J. Stuber. Owusu Dartey, James Kwame Amoah, L.K Idun, Grace Kwami, etc.

Assessment (2.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbook
- exhibition catalogues
- web references,
- audio-visual resources
- projector
- TLMs on modern Ghanaian art and artists
- camera
- charts and illustrations
- paintings
- sculpture
- textiles
- Resource persons.
- realia