Creative and… · JHS3 Creative Arts And Design

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.2.2.6 - Organise an appreciation and appraisal of own original musical works and those of others on the African continent that promote and sensitise the public on emerging topical issues

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define aesthetic appreciation and appraisal in the context of musical works, distinguishing between describing what is heard and judging its quality and effect.
Identify at least three emerging topical issues addressed in their own recorded musical works and in at least two musical works by other African artists.
Organise and conduct a structured listening session that collects feedback from an audience using a prepared appraisal guide or questionnaire.
Write a short aesthetic appreciation report that describes the musical elements, message, and impact of a chosen work, and suggests one refinement based on audience feedback.
Present their findings and refinements to the class using clear spoken language and appropriate musical vocabulary.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Creative Arts (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Creative and Aesthetic Expression (2.2)
Content standard: B9.2.2.2 - Performing Arts - Music: Exhibit competences in the application of the design process to produce and display own creative musical work that reflect a range of different times, cultures and topical issues
Indicator: B9.2.2.2.6 - Organise an appreciation and appraisal of own original musical works and those of others on the African continent that promote and sensitise the public on emerging topical issues
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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: Creative Arts and Design, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 85
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Conduct an enquiry by playing the recorded video clip from B9. 2.2.2.4 Exemplar 1 to a group of people (including learners, staff and parents) to collect data and write an aesthetic appreciation report.
2. Reflect and refine own work using the feedback from the appraisal and aesthetic appreciation report.
3. Disseminate the findings of your research to the class by giving a presentation.