Material Classifications and Methods

Curriculum details

Strand

Art and Design Theories and Application (Strand 1)

Sub-strand

Material Classifications and Methods (1.2)

Content standard

3.1.2.CS.1 - 3.1.2.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of art and design media formulation and use in creating art and design. 3.1.2.LO.1 Explore natural and manmade materials for art making.

Indicator

3.1.2.LI.2 - Use computer software applications to simulate the effects of art media

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

• sub strand name - printed Material Classification and Methods here and Material Classifications and methods elsewhere; both normalised to the scope form. Printed form: Material Classification and Methods

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 95

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: In mixed-ability groups, analyse selected art and design works to identify the computer software applications that were used in making them. Group Work/ Collaborative Learning: In groups, discuss how the computer software applications were used in making the art and design works. Project-Based Learning; Group work/ Collaborative Learning: In smaller groups, use ideas from the environment and the available computer software applications to create art and design works.

Assessment (3.1.2.AS.2). 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 sheets and wires; bolts and knots; rivets; eyelets,; sand; Plaster of Paris; white cement; cement fondu; clay; wood; flip charts; TLMs on materials and methods; posters; flyer; buntings; paintings; drawings and illustrations