SHS2 Art And Design Foundation · Semester 2 Week 9: Design Thinking and Composition

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.3 - Design and execute prototypes as solutions to the problem identified.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a prototype and explain its purpose in the art and design process, building on the problems identified in Week 8.
Select appropriate materials and techniques for constructing a prototype that addresses a specific societal problem from their environment.
Construct a working prototype in groups, applying design thinking principles to solve a community problem.
Present their prototype to the class, explaining how it solves the identified problem and justifying their material and design choices.
Evaluate their own and peers’ prototypes using agreed criteria, demonstrating critical thinking and reasoned feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design for Life (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Design Thinking and Composition (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - 2.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding and application of art and design processes and how it is applied to solve societal problems. 2.3.1.LO.1 Research and document art and design processes to generate ideas in response to social problems.
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.3 - Design and execute prototypes as solutions to the problem identified.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 9 (Week 29 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. 90

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning/Project Based Learning:
, learners in groups design prototypes as solutions to the problem identified. Encourage learners to embracing diversity, discipline, self-directed learning, self-confidence, adaptability and resourcefulness Experiential Learning; Project-Based Learning: Learners in groups produce prototypes as resourceful solutions to the problem identified.

Assessment (2.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- Magazines
- Journals
- web references
- audio-visual gadgets
- Videos
- flip charts
- TLMs on aesthetics and criticism
- Posters
- Flyers
- Buntings
- Paintings
- Sculpture
- drawings and illustrations