Creativity… · JHS2 Creative Arts And Design

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.1.3.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the design process in relation to creativity and innovations in design.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List the eight steps of the design process (define, brief, research, ideation, invent, prototype, testing, refine) in the correct order.
Explain the purpose and importance of at least four steps of the design process when solving problems creatively.
Analyse a given product and identify which steps of the design process were likely used to create it.
Evaluate a common Ghanaian product and suggest at least two modifications that could solve a different problem in society.
Justify why following the design process leads to better design solutions than relying only on sudden inspiration.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Creativity, Innovation and the Design Process (1.3)
Content standard: B8.1.3.1 - Design Demonstrate understanding of creativity and innovation in terms of the design process, and its application in developing design solutions to problems in society.
Indicator: B8.1.3.1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the design process in relation to creativity and innovations in design.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Research and record the concept, importance and application of the design process in creative problem solving for reflection and discussion. Examples: define, brief, research, ideation, invent, prototype, testing, refine.
2. Analyse information gathered and describe the steps in the design process in relation to creativity and innovation for appreciation and sharing.
3 Evaluate the design of different products and suggest ways in which they could be modified to solve other problems in society.