SHS2 Art And Design Studio · Semester 2 Week 11: Artefact Production

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.3 - Apply designing and finishing processes to create an artistic project to solve a social problem.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and document at least three social problems in their school or community that can be addressed through artistic projects.
Generate at least three distinct design ideas using thumbnails and annotated sketches, showing clear links between each idea and the social problem it addresses.
Select one design idea and justify their choice by explaining how the chosen concept, materials and finishing techniques respond to the identified problem.
Create a finished artistic project that applies appropriate designing and finishing processes to communicate a message about the selected social problem.
Present and evaluate their finished project using simple criteria, explaining how the protective and decorative finishing processes they used enhance both the durability and the message of the work.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Creative Project (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Artefact Production (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - 2.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of art and design studio theory and creative methodologies for artefact production with an emphasis on designing and finishing. 2.3.1.LO.1 Apply knowledge and skills in art and design studio theory and creative methodologies to create art and design works.
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.3 - Apply designing and finishing processes to create an artistic project to solve a social problem.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 11 (Week 31 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. 83

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group Work/ Collaborative Learning; Experiential Learning: In mixed groups, take a short walk around the environment/look at photographs/watch videos and document possible problems in society that can be used as inspiration for artistic projects.
Group Work/ Collaborative Learning; /Problem-based Learning/Project-Based Learning: Based on the information gathered from the environment, use thumbnails and annotated sketches to develop ideas for creating an artistic project to solve a societal problem.
Project-Based Learning: Working as individuals and in mixed-ability groups, use the thumbnails and annotated sketches to develop to create an artistic project to solve a societal problem.
NB: Use varied media and creative methodologies in creating the project.

Assessment (2.3.1.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: textbooks; studio manuals; equipment maintenance manuals; videos; exhibition catalogues; journals; magazines; web references; audio-visual resources; projector; antique artworks; camera; modelling; printmaking; carving; casting and assemblage tools; dyes; wax; plasticine; nylon chords; twine; fabrics; wire mesh; organdie; canvas; zinc plate; aluminium sheet; hand drills; copper wires; bolts and knots; rivets; eyelet; sand; Plaster of Paris; white cement; cement fondu; clay; wood; flip charts; TLMs on artmaking and materials and methods; posters; flyers; buntings; paintings; drawings and illustrations