Art Across Time · SHS3 Art And Design Foundation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.2 - Analyse and explain the impacts of modern art on African art.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Compare the key characteristics of African art and modern art in terms of context, materials, methods, and uses.
Explain at least three specific ways in which modern art has influenced the themes, materials, and exhibition strategies of African art.
Analyse how African artists have adapted modern art techniques while maintaining their cultural identity.
Evaluate the positive and challenging impacts of modern art on the production and presentation of African art.
Participate respectfully in group discussions, listen to diverse viewpoints, and present reasoned conclusions about the relationship between modern and African art.

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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.3 - 3.1.1.CS.3 Reflect, analyse and participate in contemporary art debates on inclusion and exhibition making. 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 - Analyse and explain the impacts of modern art on African art.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 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. 108

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning/Collaboration/Group work:
- In small groups, examine the main differences and similarities between African Art and Modern art.
Managing Talk for Learning/Collaboration/Group work: In small groups, that cater for learners with various learning and physical disabilities and as well as different religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds, examine African Art and Modern art in terms of context, materials and methods as well as uses. Problem-based Learning/Group Work
- Through group discussion, investigate the concepts, that support the making of the artworks in both African Art and Modern art and deduce the impact of Modern art on African art.
- Consider learners with speech and hearing disabilities as well as different religious beliefs and cultural background.

Assessment (3.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: 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 African art
- Camera
- charts and illustrations