Art Across Time · SHS3 Art And Design Foundation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.2 - Evaluate and explain the contributions of contemporary Ghanaian Art and artists to the Ghanaian Art scene.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least four contemporary Ghanaian artists who have worked between 2001 and the present and identify one major work and material associated with each.
Explain in their own words at least three distinct contributions contemporary Ghanaian artists have made to the development of the Ghanaian art scene.
Evaluate the significance of a specific contemporary Ghanaian artist’s work and exhibition strategy using a simple criteria checklist (materials, themes, audience reach, impact).
Discuss in groups how contemporary Ghanaian artists have influenced the recognition of Ghanaian art locally and internationally, and present their findings to the class.
Reflect on their personal connection to contemporary Ghanaian art and identify one way they might contribute to the Ghanaian art scene in the future.

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Curriculum details

Strand: The Creative Journey (from Caves to 21st Century) (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Art Across Time (1.1)
Content standard: 3.1.1.CS.1 - 3.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of contemporary Ghanaian artists and works from 2001 to the present, in terms of materials, processes, and applications, as a foundation for creating artworks that reflect issues in contemporary Ghanaian society. 3.1.1.LO.1 Apply knowledge of the characteristics of contemporary Ghanaian art and design works, artists/designers, and their exhibition strategies, and their effects on global cultural institutions and 21st-century Ghanaian culture. 3.1.1.LO.2 Apply knowledge in the analyses of contemporary African artists, artworks, and their exhibition strategies, as well as impacts on global cultural institutions and 21st century African cultural productions. 3.1.1.LO.3 Apply knowledge in the identification and analyses of general characteristics of contemporary artists, artworks and exhibitions, and impacts on global cultural institutions and 21st century Art.
Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.2 - Evaluate and explain the contributions of contemporary Ghanaian Art and artists to the Ghanaian Art scene.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 104

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaboration/Group Work:In groups, examine the artworks and exhibition strategies of specific contemporary Ghanaian artists and their artworks by watching videos and photos, and reading magazines, art journals, etc.
Experiential learning: Take a trip to the studio/ watch videos or photographs of specific contemporary Ghanaian artists to document their artworks and exhibition strategies.
Problem-based/Collaborative Learning:
- In groups, initiate a discussion to deduce the contributions of contemporary Ghanaian Art and artists to the Ghanaian art scene.

Assessment (3.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- web references
- audio-visual resources
- projector
- TLMs on indigenous Ghanaian art
- camera
- charts and illustrations
- paintings