Displaying and Sharing · B1 Creative Arts

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.1.3.5.3 - Exhibit own artworks to share own creative experiences of visual artworks that reflect topical issues in the local community

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Select and arrange at least three of their own artworks that reflect topical issues in the local community for display in a class exhibition.
Label each artwork with the artist’s name, title of the work, and date of production using either calligraphy writing or simple computer prints.
Assign and carry out simple group tasks such as leading visitors, explaining artworks, and managing the visitors’ book during the exhibition.
Explain the meaning behind at least one of their own exhibited artworks and how it connects to a topical issue in the community.
Follow simple rules for monitoring visitors during the exhibition to prevent improper practices like touching or handling the exhibits.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Visual Arts (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Displaying and Sharing (1.3)
Content standard: B1.1.3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how to display/present a portfolio of art works that share own knowledge, concepts, ideas and experiences with audience through display/presentation; and using senses/manual/digital applications where necessary, to record for reporting on the events
Indicator: B1.1.3.5.3 - Exhibit own artworks to share own creative experiences of visual artworks that reflect topical issues in the local community
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 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 Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 20
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners are to:
- display portfolio of own visual artworks to educate and inform the public on topical issues in the local community.
Suggested Processes/Steps
- decide on the types and number of artworks to exhibit and mount them based on the space available and the theme for the exhibition e.g. artworks that best tell the story of the exhibition or theme;
- assign individual and group tasks and responsibilities and ensure they are carried out successfully e.g. leading visitors through the exhibition space, explaining the concepts/title of the artworks and the theme for the exhibition, writing of comments and signing of visitors' books.
- display artworks by hanging, draping, placing, spreading, leaning, using plinths to raise or add height and depth to some exhibits;
- label the works using manual (calligraphy writing) or ICT (computer prints): name of artist, title of work, size of work, and date of production;
- check/monitor visitors in order to prevent improper practices e.g. touching, lifting, handling and/or taking away some of the exhibits
- opening and closing of exhibition;
- cleaning, appreciation, appraisal, evaluation, reporting etc.
Note: display portfolio of own visual artworks to document, educate and inform the public on the community.