Colour Theory and Application · SHS2 Art And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.3 - Prepare weaves from natural sources and use harmonious colours to create art and design works.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three locally available natural sources of fibres suitable for weaving and explain how to extract and prepare them for use.
Classify natural plant dyes into warm and cool colour groups and pair them into harmonious colour schemes (analogous, complementary or monochromatic).
Prepare a set of natural fibres (strips of raffia, bamboo, palm leaf or grass) by cutting, splitting, soaking and dyeing them using locally available colour sources.
Create a woven art and design work (wall hanging, mat or coaster) that applies a harmonious colour scheme inspired by Ghanaian colour symbolism.
Reflect on their own woven piece and a partner’s piece, describing how the colours work together harmoniously and what symbolism the colours carry in Ghanaian culture.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design for Life (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Colour Theory and Application (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - 2.3.2.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of advanced colour theory in design. 2.3.2.LO.1 Use knowledge of the colour relationship to create art and design works that incorporate and interpret Ghanaian colour symbolisms in response to cultural engagements.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.3 - Prepare weaves from natural sources and use harmonious colours to create art and design works.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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. 93

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Visit museums, galleries, art shops, artist's workshops and watch videos/photographs to discuss harmonious colours from natural sources.
Project-based Learning; Group Work/Collaborative Learning: In pairs, prepare weaves from natural sources and use harmonious colours to create art and design works.

Assessment (2.3.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- magazines
- journals
- web references
- audio-visual gadgets
- videos
- flip charts
- TLMs on colour symbolism
- posters
- flyers
- buntings
- paintings
- sculpture
- drawings and illustrations