Artefact Production · SHS3 Art And Design Studio

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.2 - Mount an exhibition that reflects selected advanced finishing techniques.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and describe at least three advanced finishing techniques (such as patination, lacquering, sandblasting, or high-gloss polish) visible in artefacts selected for exhibition.
Plan an exhibition layout that groups artefacts according to their finishing techniques and communicates a clear theme.
Prepare artefacts and display materials for exhibition, ensuring each piece is clean, stable, and properly labelled.
Mount a mini exhibition in the studio or classroom, arranging works at appropriate heights and distances for viewing.
Respond respectfully to feedback from peers and visitors during the exhibition walkthrough, giving and receiving critique constructively.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Creative Project (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Artefact Production (3.1)
Content standard: 3.3.1.CS.1 - 3.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced Finishing Techniques/Processes to create art or design work for functional and aesthetic purposes. 3.3.1.LO.1 Use knowledge and skills acquired in advanced Finishing Techniques/Processes to create an art or design work for functional and aesthetic purposes.
Indicator: 3.3.1.LI.2 - Mount an exhibition that reflects selected advanced finishing techniques.
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. 116

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning : In mixed-ability groups, discuss how to mount an exhibition that reflect selected advanced finishing techniques. Project-Based Learning; Collaborative Learning: In convenient groups mount an exhibition that reflects selected advanced finishing techniques. As learners exhibit their works and artefacts, encourage them to respect and tolerate the critique of others.

Assessment (3.3.1.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 wires; bolts and knots; rivets; eyelets; sand; plaster of Paris; white cement; cement fondu; clay; wood; flip charts; TLMs on art-making and materials and methods; posters; flyers; buntings; paintings; drawings and illustrations