SHS2 Art And Design Foundation · Semester 2 Week 5: Making Judgements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.3 - Apply aesthetic theories in the analysis of art and design works.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three major aesthetic theories (Imitationism, Formalism, Emotionalism) and state their core claims in their own words.
Apply each aesthetic theory to a selected Ghanaian artwork or design work, explaining which elements of the work each theory draws attention to.
Compare and contrast the different judgements that result when the same artwork is analysed through different aesthetic lenses.
Support their analysis with specific visual evidence from the artwork, citing at least two features per theory applied.
Present and defend their group analysis to the class, responding respectfully to alternative interpretations from peers.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Aesthetics and Criticism (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Making Judgements (2.2)
Content standard: 2.2.2.CS.1 - 2.2.2.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of aesthetic theories as underlying principles for artistic expression. 2.2.2.LO.1 Apply aesthetic theories in the assessment of cultural products.
Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.3 - Apply aesthetic theories in the analysis of art and design works.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 5 (Week 25 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. 86

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem Based Learning/Group Work/Collaborative Learning: In mixed groups, test aesthetic theories in institutional contexts on selected artworks.
Problem-based Learning: Apply aesthetic theories in institutional contexts in the analysis of selected artworks.

Assessment (2.2.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- The environment
- Textbooks
- web references
- audio-visual equipment
- projector
- computer
- LCD Screens
- flip charts
- TLMs on art theory
- institutional theory materials and tools for aesthetics and criticism