Media and Techniques · JHS2 Creative Arts And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.1.1.1 - Explore media and techniques in drawing from direct observation/ memory and imagination, print making and weaving to express own views in visual artworks to encourage recording and research skills.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least five tools, materials and equipment used for drawing from direct observation, memory and imagination, print making and weaving, and describe their uses accurately.
Classify given tools and materials under the correct art form: drawing, print making or weaving, with at least 80% accuracy.
Demonstrate safe handling and proper use of at least three tools while creating a simple observational drawing of a natural object from the school compound.
Explain and demonstrate the correct cleaning, storing and maintenance procedures for at least two art tools or materials in a sustainable manner.
Record findings about tools and materials in a personal art vocabulary notebook, noting one new fact about each tool examined.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Creative Arts (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Media and Techniques (2.1)
Content standard: B8.2.1.1 - Visual Arts: Demonstrate understanding of Visual Arts media and techniques and their application in drawing from direct observation/ memory and imagination, print making and weaving
Indicator: B8.2.1.1.1 - Explore media and techniques in drawing from direct observation/ memory and imagination, print making and weaving to express own views in visual artworks to encourage recording and research skills.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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. 45
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify, describe, classify and record the tools, materials and equipment for drawing from direct observation/memory and imagination, print making and weaving. Examples: from videos/illustrations/pictures/realia
2. Test and classify the tools, materials, equipment according to their uses in drawing direct observation/memory and imagination, print making and weaving.
3. Apply the tools, materials and equipment safely to create drawing direct observation/memory and imagination in nature (prints and woven items) for appreciation.
4. Apply knowledge and skills in cleaning-up, storing and maintenance of tools, materials and equipment in a sustainable manner.