SHS3 Art And Design Studio · Semester 1 Week 10: Professional Practice and Ethics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.1 - Examine ethical considerations to be observed in art studio practice.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define ethics, copyright, plagiarism, and intellectual property in relation to art and design studio practice.
Identify at least four ethical considerations an artist must observe when using another person’s artwork to create new work.
Analyse a given artwork or studio scenario to determine whether the ethical considerations have been respected or violated.
Explain how the sustainable use of studio materials is itself an ethical responsibility.
Apply ethical considerations to a studio project they plan, showing how they will credit sources and use materials responsibly.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Art and Design Theories and Application (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Professional Practice and Ethics (1.3)
Content standard: 3.1.3.CS.1 - 3.1.3.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical considerations in the use of others' art and design work to create your art and design works 3.1.3.LO.1 Apply ethical considerations to the artist's use of others' art and design work to create art and design works.
Indicator: 3.1.3.LI.1 - Examine ethical considerations to be observed in art studio practice.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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. 99

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work/ Collaborative Learning; Project-Based Learning: In mixed-ability groups, analyse art and design works to identify ethical considerations in the use of existing artwork to create new art and design works. Problem-Based Learning/Group work/ Collaborative Learning: In smaller groups, examine the ethical considerations relating to materials use and how it promotes a sustainable environment.

Assessment (3.1.3.AS.1). 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: Section 112 - 119 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Act 29; and other law-related literature; textbooks; studio manuals; equipment maintenance manuals; videos; exhibition catalogues; journals; magazines; web-references,; audio-visual resource; projector; antique artworks; modelling; printmaking; carvings; 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; camera; white cement,; cement fondu; clay; wood; flip charts,; TLMs on materials and methods; posters; flyers; buntings; paintings; drawings and illustrations