Design Thinking… · SHS2 Art And Design Foundation

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Identify problems in the environment and design strategies to address them.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three distinct problems in their local environment that can be addressed through art and design processes.
Categorise identified problems according to their type (social, environmental, cultural, or economic) and justify their classification.
Brainstorm and document multiple design strategies for addressing a selected problem through a structured ideation process.
Evaluate proposed strategies using simple criteria such as cost, feasibility, materials available, and community impact.
Present a documented problem-and-strategy proposal to the class, showing how design thinking can offer a viable solution.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design for Life (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Design Thinking and Composition (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - 2.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding and application of art and design processes and how it is applied to solve societal problems. 2.3.1.LO.1 Research and document art and design processes to generate ideas in response to social problems.
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Identify problems in the environment and design strategies to address them.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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. 90

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative and Experiential Learning: Through brainstorming in mixed-ability groups, identifies problems in the environment and design strategies to address them.
Problem-Based Learning/Collaborative Learning: For tolerance and assertiveness, learners share ideas on strategies needed to address problems identified in their environment.

Assessment (2.3.1.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
- Magazines
- Journals
- web references
- audio-visual gadgets
- Videos
- flip charts
- TLMs on aesthetics and criticism
- Posters
- Flyers
- Buntings
- Paintings
- Sculpture
- drawings and illustrations